06-02-2010, 08:44 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-02-2010, 08:54 PM by nicklawford.)
(05-02-2010, 03:40 PM)PJW Wrote: I am attaching last years module 1 question paper here until the end of February.
Downloaded, read, and decided what I would have attempted had I been there, nothing more yet.
First:
Q6 : Discuss how legislation, standards and good practice contribute to the safety of the railway system. [25 marks]
Immediately I think ''how long is a piece of string ?'' .
I would not attempt that. IMHO way way too wide to deal with in 30 mins under exam pressure. I have no idea what the examiner might be after, and there are far too many avenues of digression to go up and waste a lot of time on one aspect, and lose marks.
I decided that right away - as soon as I read the question - nay nay and thrice nay for me.
Is this a good sign - eliminate right away what not to start on ??
Or am I being too hasty there - have past exams shown that is a good one to attempt by the very fact that it *is* wide and a chance to lay down generic knowledge without detailed background in any discipline ?
After about 6 min reading questions (I timed that) , I'd go for Q1 and Q3. My answers would undoubtedly draw on detail from LU i.e. a ''metro'' / underground environment - but keep in mind, and comment on, generic application.
Not sure when I might get around to an answer attempt ... .. . busy busy weeks right now. ...
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Nick