This was a straight forward question for the candidates.  Nevertheless, few candidates attempted the question and the performance was poor. Candidates were expected to explain the following points in their answers:

 

(a)


•   Developing tank/multi-reel tanks
• Measuring cylinder
• Funnel
• Brown bottles
• Thermometer
• Washing siphon
• Timer
• Reel
• Film reel /spiral spool
• Film hangers/film clips
• Beaker/mixing jug/graduates
• Film squeeze
• Film wiper
• Stirring paddles/rod
• Scissors.

 (b)                                                                                    

• Place the paper on the baseboard of the enlarger
• Cut the negative into strips as appropriate
• Lay the negatives on the emulsion side of the photo paper/printing paper
• Place a clear/plain (transparent) glass on the paper
•   Remove the lens of the enlarger
  
•  Turn on the lamp of the enlarger
  
• Allow light to expose the negative to register on the paper for a specific time
  
•  Remove photo paper from baseboard for processing
  
•  Put paper in the developing tray
  
• Remove and put in a stop-bath solution tray
  
•  Remove after some time and place in the fixer tray
  
• Remove and place under running water
  
• Take to the dryer/dry the print.