Painting And Decorating Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2022

Question 3:     (a)        Explain three functions each of the following personnel:

  • client;
  • architect;
  • quantity surveyor;
  • agent;
  • decorating contractor.


Most of the candidates answered the question. The candidate’s performance was good. The candidates were expected to write the following points as answers to the question:
(a)        (i)         Client 
-           Provides idea for the architect.
-           Provides finance for the project.
-           Takes delivery of the project on completion.
-           Decides the design of project.                
(ii)        Architect

  • Produces the blue print.
  • Interprets the blue print to the client.
  • Supervises the project.     
  • Acts as agent on site                                                                                

(iii)       Quantity surveyor

  • Prepares bill of quantity.
  • Ensures materials are supplied and used to specifications.
  • Equally supervises the project.    
  • Ensures that initial budget for a project is not exceeded                   

            (iv)       Agent
-           Represents the client’s interest on site.
-           Reports activities on site to the client.
-           Takes records of activities on site.    
-           Assesses the level/quality of job done on site.          
(v)        Decorating contractor
-           Prepares estimate for decorating work.
-           Secures competent craftsman to execute the job.
-           Supervises the activities of the craftsman/artisan/ journeyman
-           Pays the craftsman/artisan/journeyman
-           Produce quality job for the client.