Recognizing Living Things
State the characteristic of living things.
Give example of levels of organisation of life
State complexity of organization in higher organisms
Semiconductor
Explain the concept of semiconductor
List different types of semiconductor materials.
Explain how doping of semiconductor is achieved.
Explain the process of formation of p – type and n-type semiconductor.
Explain the forward and reverse biasing of semiconductors.
Electromagnetism
Explain the terms:
– electric field
– electromagnet
-electromagnetism
– inductance
State the applications of electromagnetism, (e. g. electric bell, relays, transformer, etc)
Describe the principle of operation of a transformer.
Magnet and magnetic field
Define the following terms:
– magnetism
– magnetic poles
– magnetic field
– magnetic materials
Differentiate between permanent and temporary magnets
Demonstrate the law of attraction and repulsion of a magnet
State the applications of magnetism (e.g. Zip drive disk, floppy disk, magnetic tape).
Electric circuits
Explain the meaning of electric circuit.
Identify types of circuit boards.
Explain different circuit arrangements
Calculate resistance in:
i. Series
ii. Parallel, and
iii. Series-parallel.
Circuit components
State the different types of resistors, capacitors and inductors.
State the symbols, signs and units of the components mentioned in (1) above.
Identify different colour coding and rating of resistors and capacitors.
Wheel:Characteristic Features of a good motor vehicle wheels
Students should be able to Explain function of wheels and tyres in a motor vehicle.
Types of wheels.
Types of manifold
Identify types of manifold.
Fuels and combustion
Students should be able to Describe the general layout of fuel system.
Illustrate the components parts of the fuel system.
Engine Lubrication and cooling system
Students should be able to State functions of lubrication system.
State the functions of cooling systems.
Identify types of cooling system in motor vehicle
Identify types of lubrication system. Sketch lubrication and cooling system layout.
Principles of operation of suspension and steering system
Students should be able to Explain the principle of operation of suspension system.
State and explain types of suspension system.
State functions of steering systems and tyres.
Principles of operation of suspension and steering system
Students should be able to Explain the principle of operation of suspension system.
State and explain types of suspension system.
State functions of steering systems and tyres.
Types of Engine
Students should be able to Identify different types of Engine.
Identify the names of the components/parts of a multi cylinder engine and draw line diagrams of cylinder
arrangements.
Explain constructional details of cylinder blocks, heads, gaskets, cylinders liners and sumps.
Types of Engine
Students should be able to Identify different types of Engine.
Identify the names of the components/parts of a multi cylinder engine and draw line diagrams of cylinder
arrangements.
Explain constructional details of cylinder blocks, heads, gaskets, cylinders liners and sumps.
Principal components of motor vehicle: The Chassis
Students should be able to Identify types of motor vehicle chassis.
Sketch and explain the chassis layout showing relative position of the main components of a vehicle.
Equipment and Maintenance
Students should be able to List and identify various types of equipment.
Sketch and state the uses of various equipment.
Explain how to maintain various equipment.
Hand Tools/Maintenance
Students should be able to List and identify various hand tools
Sketch and state the uses of various hand tools.
Explain how to maintain various hand tools
Safety
Students should be able to Observe workshop safety rules and regulations.
List workshop safety rules and regulations
State some accidents preven-tion measures.
List workshop fire fighting equipments and materials.
Carry out safety measures before embarking on certain works in motor vehicle. Jacking up of vehicle. Before carrying out,electrical work on vehicle
STARTING SYSTEM
Identify the main components of the starting system.
State the functions of each component.
IGNITION SYSTEM
Identify 3 types of ignition systems.
identify the main components of the ignition system and state their functions
Differentiate between types of ignition system used in motor vehicles.