Sample Questions - Revised First Class
Calculation
Questions
For the calculation exam
questions, there are no major differences between the Old and the Revised questions.
Writing down the equations,
showing the variables with the correct units, and showing your steps would help to
obtain the correct answers and improve your marks. The following article should
help you to improve your marks.
http://www.sopeec.org/GeneralInfo/Techniques_Improving_Marks.aspx
Long
Essay Type Examination Questions
Long essay type questions
are actually more straight forward. Most
of the time, the questions are divided into a number of parts. The instructions
are more specific and clear. The marks
are assigned according to the amount of content expected and key concepts in the answer.
To prepare for the exams,
the key is to master the basic concepts. Most of the questions are: briefly
describe the objectives, the principles of operation, and the process, provide sketches
and diagrams, and list the advantages, disadvantages, limitations and applications
of essential equipment.
The 2004 ASME Extract,
CSA B51 codes and provincial Act and Regulations are allowed to be used in the exams.
These materials provide a lot of information.
Using Revised 1st Part
A Paper 3 as an example, a typical exam question is:
(a) Explain the space
lattice and unit cell concept. (2 Marks)
(b) One of the three
common types of metallic unit cell is face centred cubic (FCC).
(i) Sketch a unit cell with a FCC structure. (4 Marks)
(ii) Give an example of a metal with a FCC structure. What are the properties
for metals with a FCC structure? (4 Marks)
(c) Explain the various
types of grain defects. (10 Marks)
