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Centre Number Student Number 2006 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E E X A M I N AT I O N Industrial Technology Automotive Industries General Instructions Reading time 5 minutes 1 Working time 1 hours 2 Write using black or blue pen Draw diagrams using pencil Board-approved calculators may be used Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of this page and pages 5, 9, 13 and 17 187 Total marks 100 S ection I Pages 2 12 60 marks Attempt Questions 1 3 Allow about 55 minutes for this section S ection II Pages 13 19 40 marks Attempt Questions 4 5 Allow about 35 minutes for this section Section I 60 marks Attempt Questions 1 3 Allow about 55 minutes for this section Answer the questions in the spaces provided. Marks Use the following information to answer Questions 1 and 2. IND -TECH is a company in the automotive industry. Competition from cheap imports has led the company to investigate organisational changes to prevent closure. The present workforce is to be retained. Question 1 (20 marks) (a) Identify organisational changes that IND -TECH could make to become more competitive. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Outline reasons why IND -TECH would want to keep their present workforce. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 1 continues on page 3 2 3 Marks Question 1 (continued) (c) Discuss how retraining some of the workforce could help IND-TECH remain competitive. 4 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (d) Outline possible roles for unions during the organisational change. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 1 continues on page 4 3 4 Marks Question 1 (continued) (e) Discuss equity issues that would need to be considered when changing IND -TECH s organisation. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 1 4 Board of Studies NSW 2006 7 2 006 HIGHER SCHOOL CER TIFIC A TE EXAMINA TION Industrial Technology Automotive Industries Centre Number Section I (continued) Student Number Marks Question 2 (20 marks) (a) Identify ways in which IND -TECH s costs could be reduced through recycling. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Name an emerging technology, and outline how it could improve IND -TECH s production system. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 2 continues on page 6 187a 5 3 Marks Question 2 (continued) (c) What is mass production? How could mass production help IND-TECH compete with cheap imports? 4 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (d) Describe safe material handling practices and how these practices could improve efficiency and reduce costs for IND-TECH. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 2 continues on page 7 6 4 Marks Question 2 (continued) (e) Discuss how the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act may impact on IND-TECH s planning for change. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 2 7 7 BLANK PAGE 8 Board of Studies NSW 2006 2 006 HIGHER SCHOOL CER TIFIC A TE EXAMINA TION Industrial Technology Automotive Industries Centre Number Section I (continued) Student Number Marks Question 3 (20 marks) (a) List TWO characteristics of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) signage that would help employees to understand safe working procedures. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Outline the advantages of using computer software graphics to create company documentation. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 3 continues on page 10 187b 9 3 Marks Question 3 (continued) (c) An extract from a catalogue is shown. 39 PCE SOCKET SET 1/2" DRIVE 39 PCE SOCKET SET 1/2" DRIVE Includes: FRP Ratchet, Universal Joint, 3 " Wobble Extension, 5 " & 10 " Extensions, 3/8 " F:1/2 " M T-Bar Adaptor Sizes AF: 3/8 ", 7/16 ", 1/2 ", 9/16 ", 5/8 ", 11/16 ", 3/4 ", 13/16 ", 7/8 ", 15/16 ", 1', 1-1/16 ", 1-1/8 ", 1-3/16 ", 1-1/4 " Sizes Metric: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 32 mm Discuss the advantages of displaying graphics AND text in this catalogue extract. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 3 continues on page 11 10 4 Marks Question 3 (continued) (d) An extract from a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for toner is shown. Section VI Health Hazard Data Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): This material when used as intended, does not represent a health or safety hazard. Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Nil Medical Conditions: None when used as described by product literature. Section VII Precautions for Safe Handling and Use Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Loose toner can be removed using a vacuum cleaner. Residue can be removed with soap and cold water. After removal of loose toner, garments may be washed or dry-cleaned. Waste Disposal Method: Do not incinerate. No special techniques beyond normal practice. Ensure conformity with federal, state or local regulations. Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storing: Avoid inhalation of excessive dust. Store below 30 C. Outline reasons why these sheets are produced, and their relevance for IND -TECH. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 3 continues on page 12 11 4 Marks Question 3 (continued) (e) Justify why consistent terminology and standards are essential when calculating and ordering materials, and writing reports. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 3 12 Board of Studies NSW 2006 7 2 006 HIGHER SCHOOL CER TIFIC A TE EXAMINA TION Industrial Technology Automotive Industries Centre Number Section II Student Number 40 marks Attempt Questions 4 5 Allow about 35 minutes for this section Answer the questions in the spaces provided. Marks Question 4 (20 marks) (a) Explain the term drag as used in automotive design. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Outline the purpose of Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 4 continues on page 14 188 13 3 Marks Question 4 (continued) (c) Identify and explain technologies used in automotive design to improve safety. 4 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (d) Describe the advantages of a tuned exhaust system on a modern internal combustion engine compared with a standard manifold. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 4 continues on page 15 14 4 Marks Question 4 (continued) (e) Describe the advantages and disadvantages of water-cooled and air-cooled engines for small commuter vehicles. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 4 15 7 BLANK PAGE 16 Board of Studies NSW 2006 2 006 HIGHER SCHOOL CER TIFIC A TE EXAMINA TION Industrial Technology Automotive Industries Centre Number Section II (continued) Student Number Marks Question 5 (20 marks) (a) Explain the need to notify the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) of any structural design modifications to vehicles. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Outline the benefits of having the crankshaft supported by five bearings, rather than three bearings, in a four-cylinder engine block. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 5 continues on page 18 188a 17 3 Marks Question 5 (continued) (c) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of both carburation and fuel injection systems in petrol engines. 4 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (d) Identify and describe ways in which the overall efficiency of a small electric vehicle can be improved. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 5 continues on page 19 18 4 Marks Question 5 (continued) (e) Petrol and diesel have been the main fuels used to power vehicles. Identify and describe other fuels or fuel additives, and discuss their advantages. Include environmental issues in your answer. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 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