# Civil Technology Grade 12 NSC November 2014 QP (Eng) > Grade 12 Civil Technology question paper from the NSC November Exam 2014 (English), 24 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/civil-technology-nov-2014-eng/c5d97c5c-3791-4bb7-af09-cea71d92be7a - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Civil Technology - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2014 - Exam period: NSC November Exam - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 24 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Civil Technology](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/civil-technology) › [Civil Technology Grade 12 NSC November 2014 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/civil-technology-nov-2014-eng/c5d97c5c-3791-4bb7-af09-cea71d92be7a) ## About this document Civil Technology · Grade 12 · NSC November Exam · 2014. Question paper, 24 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GRAAD 12 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 CIVIL TECHNOLOGY NOVEMBER 2014 MARKS: 200 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 18 pages, 5 answer sheets and a formula sheet. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 2 DBE/November 2014 NSC REQUIREMENTS: 1. Drawing instruments 2. A non-programmable pocket calculator 3. ANSWER BOOK INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of SIX questions. 2. Answer ALL the questions. 3. Answer each question as a whole. Do NOT separate subsections of questions. 4. Start the answer to EACH question on a NEW page. 5. Do NOT write in the margin of the ANSWER BOOK. 6. You may use sketches to illustrate your answers. 7. Write ALL calculations and answers in the ANSWER BOOK or on the attached ANSWER SHEETS. 8. Use the mark allocation as a guide to the length of your answers. 9. Make drawings and sketches in pencil, fully dimensioned and neatly finished off with descriptive titles and notes to conform to the SANS/SABS Code of Practice for Building Drawings. 10. For the purpose of this question paper, the size of a brick should be taken as 220 mm x 110 mm x 75 mm. 11. Use your own discretion where dimensions and/or details have been omitted. 12. Answer QUESTIONS 4.7, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2 on the attached ANSWER SHEETS using drawing instruments, where necessary. 13. Write your CENTRE NUMBER and EXAMINATION NUMBER on every ANSWER SHEET and hand them in with your ANSWER BOOK, whether you have used them or not. 14. Drawings in the question paper are NOT to scale due to electronic transfer. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 3 DBE/November 2014 NSC QUESTION 1: CONSTRUCTION, SAFETY AND MATERIAL 1.1 FIGURE 1.1 below shows an artisan using an angle grinder to finish a dry wall construction. FIGURE 1.1 Study FIGURE 1.1 and recommend THREE additional pieces of safety equipment that the worker can use to protect himself. (3) 1.2 Explain ONE aspect of ladders under each of the following criteria: 1.2.1 Safe handling (1) 1.2.2 Maintenance (1) 1.3 Explain TWO precautions that should be taken by workers when working in an area with floors and stairs with open sides. (2) 1.4 Explain TWO safety precautions that should be taken when using a builder’s hoist. (2) 1.5 Describe the first THREE steps that must be followed to prepare and paint a new piece of metal. (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 4 DBE/November 2014 NSC 1.6 FIGURE 1.6 below shows the front elevation of a window. Study the drawing and answer the questions that follow. A B C D E FIGURE 1.6 1.6.1 Identify the type of window. (1) 1.6.2 Identify parts A–E. (5) 1.7 Give FOUR reasons for finishing concrete surfaces such as floors. (4) 1.8 FIGURE 1.8 below shows a sketch of a steel profile. FIGURE 1.8 1.8.1 Identify the type of steel profile. (1) 1.8.2 Name ONE property of the steel profile. (1) 1.8.3 Where will you use this steel profile when building a school hall? (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 5 DBE/November 2014 NSC 1.9 Name ONE advantage of beam filling. (1) 1.10 Name ONE disadvantage of beam filling. (1) 1.11 Explain where in construction concrete with the following strength will be used: 1.11.1 Low strength (1) 1.11.2 Medium strength (1) 1.11.3 High strength (1) [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 6 DBE/November 2014 NSC QUESTION 2: ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT Start this question on a NEW page. 2.1 Discuss TWO requirements that shuttering (formwork) should comply with. (2) 2.2 Describe the purpose of the following hand tools when a wooden door frame is built into a brick wall: 2.2.1 Spirit level (1) 2.2.2 Steel square (1) 2.3 A portable electric plane is used for planing wood. Describe TWO precautions to be taken into account in the maintenance of this machine. (2) 2.4 Differentiate between a rough arch and a gauged arch according to the following criteria. Tabulate your answer. 2.4.1 Material (2) 2.4.2 Labour (2) 2.5 Name the TWO main types of forces acting on reinforced concrete beams which should be taken into consideration during the design process. (2) 2.6 FIGURE 2.6 below shows a sketch of a precast concrete pile driven into the ground. A B C FIGURE 2.6 2.6.1 Name parts A–C. (3) 2.6.2 What is used to drive this type of pile into the ground? (1) 2.6.3 Explain when this type of piling will be used. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 7 DBE/November 2014 NSC 2.7 FIGURE 2.7 below shows a section through a reinforced concrete beam. Anchor bar Shear bar Stirrup Main bar FIGURE 2.7 Explain the purpose of the following parts of reinforcement found in a concrete beam: 2.7.1 Main bars (1) 2.7.2 Anchor bars (1) 2.7.3 Shear bars (1) 2.7.4 Stirrups (1) 2.8 Name FOUR steps to be followed when tiling a newly plastered wall. (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 8 DBE/November 2014 NSC 2.9 FIGURE 2.9 below shows the top part of a roof construction. Study the illustration and answer the questions that follow. 1 2 3 FIGURE 2.9 2.9.1 Identify part 1. (1) 2.9.2 What is the purpose of part 1? (1) 2.9.3 What is the name and standard size of part 2? (2) 2.9.4 What will the standard size of part 2 be if it is a tile roof? (1) 2.9.5 Identify the type of roof covering that is used. (1) 2.9.6 Identify part 3. (1) 2.10 Explain what is meant by the term formwork. (2) 2.11 Describe TWO advantages of steel shuttering over timber shuttering. (2) 2.12 FIGURE 2.12 below shows a reading on the top stage line and bottom stage line as viewed through the eye piece of a dumpy level. 1,535 1,485 FIGURE 2.12 Calculate the distance from the dumpy level to the measuring staff. (4) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 9 DBE/November 2014 NSC QUESTION 3: CIVIL SERVICES Start this question on a NEW page. 3.1 Boreholes are an alternative source of drinking water instead of a municipal connection. 3.1.1 Describe TWO advantages of a borehole. (2) 3.1.2 State TWO instances when a borehole can become ineffective. (2) 3.2 State TWO functions of a pressure control valve (pressure-reducing valve). (2) 3.3 The thermostat on a geyser used for domestic purposes can be set at a certain temperature. 3.3.1 Recommend a suitable temperature for domestic purposes. (1) 3.3.2 Name the part in a geyser that heats the water. (1) 3.4 In South Africa electricity is becoming a scarce resource and the use of gas appliances is on the increase. 3.4.1 Describe any THREE factors to be considered when installing a gas geyser. (3) 3.4.2 Describe TWO advantages of a gas geyser. (2) 3.5 FIGURE 3.5 below shows an electrical device used in households. FIGURE 3.5 3.5.1 Identify the electrical device in FIGURE 3.5. (1) 3.5.2 What is the function of the numeric keypad? (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 10 DBE/November 2014 NSC 3.5.3 Who should seal the device during installation? (1) 3.5.4 Select a room in a house where you will mount the device. Justify your answer. (2) 3.5.5 You have the option of mounting the device against a wall or in a cupboard. Where would you prefer to mount it? Justify your answer. (2) 3.6 Discuss the purpose of conduits for electrical wiring in a building. (1) 3.7 Distinguish between chased conduits and surface-mounted conduits. (2) 3.8 FIGURE 3.8 below shows a sewer pipeline that must be laid. The minimum soil cover of the pipeline at A is 340 mm. The pipe has a diameter of 110 mm and the pipeline is 40 m long. 40 m 340 IL A IL B FIGURE 3.8 3.8.1 Calculate the invert levels at A and B if the slope of the pipe is 1 : 40. (6) 3.8.2 Name the sewer fitting that is installed every 24 m in a sewer pipeline to gain access to the system. (1) [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 11 DBE/November 2014 NSC QUESTION 4: QUANTITIES, MATERIALS AND JOINING Start this question on a NEW page. 4.1 Name TWO fasteners that can be used to secure a roof truss to the brick walls of a building. (2) 4.2 FIGURE 4.2 below shows a fastener. Write down the correct name and ONE use of the fastener. FIGURE 4.2 (2) 4.3 Name ONE method of joining each of the following types of pipes: 4.3.1 Copper pipe (1) 4.3.2 Galvanised pipe (1) 4.4 Describe ONE use of each of the following nails: 4.4.1 Masonry nail (1) 4.4.2 Panel pin (1) 4.5 Justify the use of screws rather than nails with regard to time taken to drive in and holding power. (2) 4.6 In order to complete a table for a cutting list, the headings of each column must be indicated. Name TWO headings of a cutting list. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 12 DBE/November 2014 NSC 4.7 FIGURE 4.7 below shows the floor plan of a garage with a garage door, a side door and a window. 6 000 3 500 FIGURE 4.7 Specifications: • The superstructure is a one-brick wall, 220 mm wide and 2 600 mm high. • The side door opening is 2 000 mm high x 800 mm wide. • The garage door is 2 400 mm wide x 2 100 mm high. • The window opening is 1 500 mm wide x 900 mm high. Use ANSWER SHEET 4.7 and calculate the number of bricks needed to build the superstructure if 50 bricks are used to build 1 m² of a half-brick wall (110 mm wall). (18) [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 13 DBE/November 2014 NSC QUESTION 5: APPLIED MECHANICS Start this question on a NEW page. 5.1 FIGURE 5.1 below shows a shaped lamina. All dimensions are in millimetres. The area of the right-angled triangle (Area 1) is 900 mm², the rectangle (Area 2) is 3 300 mm² and the isosceles triangle (Area 3) is 450 mm². A A Area 1 30 Area 2 30 Area 3 30 10 15 15 15 FIGURE 5.1 Calculate the position of the centriod of the lamina from A–A. Round off your answer to TWO decimal places. HINT: Use the formula on the FORMULA SHEET. (7) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 14 DBE/November 2014 NSC 5.2 FIGURE 5.2 below shows the space diagram of a cantilever frame. C A 30° B 60 N 60° FIGURE 5.2 5.2.1 On ANSWER SHEET 5.2, develop and draw a vector diagram to graphically determine the magnitude and nature of the forces in each member (part) of the frame. Use scale 1 mm = 1 N. (5) 5.2.2 Show the nature of the forces of parts BC and CA on the space diagram on ANSWER SHEET 5.2. (2) 5.2.3 Use the information in the space and vector diagrams and complete the table on ANSWER SHEET 5.2. (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 15 DBE/November 2014 NSC 5.3 FIGURE 5.3 below shows the space diagram of a beam with a span of 8 metres with two point loads and a uniformly distributed load. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow. 10 N/m 10 N 5N A 2m 2m 4m E LR = 17,5 N B C D RR = 17,5 N FIGURE 5.3 5.3.1 Convert the uniformly distributed load to a point load and write down the value of the converted point load. (1) 5.3.2 Determine the distance of the converted uniformly distributed load, that is now a point load, from RR. (1) 5.3.3 Prove by means of calculations that the value of the shear force at D = -12,5 N and at E = 0. (6) 5.3.4 The value of the bending moments at A = 0 Nm, B = 35 Nm, C = 47,5 Nm, D = 50 Nm and E = 0 Nm. Use all available information and draw the bending moment diagram on ANSWER SHEET 5.3. Use scale 2 mm = 1 Nm. (4) [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 16 DBE/November 2014 NSC QUESTION 6: GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION 6.1 FIGURE 6.1 below illustrates the floor plan of a one-bedroom house. Study the drawing and complete the table on ANSWER SHEET 6.1. 220 8 2 1 Bathroom 3 1 500 7 Open plan kitchen with 110 lounge 6 550 Bedroom 4 500 6 4 5 220 220 110 220 4 000 4 000 FIGURE 6.1 (15) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 17 DBE/November 2014 NSC 6.2 FIGURE 6.2 below shows the floor plan of an office with a reception area. B W1 220 W2 1 500 D2 110 B 6 550 Office with kitchen Reception W1 4 500 D2 D1 220 220 110 220 4 000 4 000 FIGURE 6.2 6.2.1 On ANSWER SHEET 6.2, draw to scale 1 : 20 a sectional view up to and including the wall plate of the building on section line B–B. Use the specifications below and on the next page. Specifications: • Foundation, 600 mm wide and 250 mm deep • All external walls are 220 mm wide • Top of foundation to underside of floor slab, 450 mm • Floor slab, 75 mm thick • Blinding layer, 50 mm thick • Screed, 25 mm thick • Floor slab to underside of wall plate, 2 700 mm • Wall plate, 114 mm x 38 mm • Hardcore filling, 150 mm thick • Floor slab to top of window, 2 000 mm Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 18 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology 18 DBE/November 2014 NSC The following must also be shown on the drawing: • Window sill • Dimension of width of foundation • Labels of any THREE parts on the drawing The following need NOT be shown: • Frame head • Rebate for window Window and door schedule: Width Height Window 1 (W1) 1 500 mm 1 200 mm Door 1 (D1) 1 800 mm 2 000 mm (18) 6.2.2 Draw any THREE drawing symbols on the drawing. (3) 6.2.3 Print the scale below the drawing. (1) 6.2.4 THREE marks will be allocated for the application of scale. (3) [40] TOTAL: 200 Copyright reserved ### Page 19 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology DBE/November 2014 NSC CENTRE NUMBER: EXAMINATION NUMBER: QUESTION 4.7 ANSWER SHEET 4.7 Complete your answers in the spaces indicated with ... and ... . A B C D Centre line: Superstructure 2/… =… 2/… =… Total = … Minus 4 / … =… =… Centre line: = … 1/ … Area of wall for superstructure: … … 1/ … Area of side door: … … 1/ … Area of garage door: … … 1/ … Area of window: … … Total area of wall after deductions: =… … … … =… 1/ … Bricks needed to build superstructure: … … … bricks are needed. (15) Copyright reserved ### Page 20 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology DBE/November 2014 NSC CENTRE NUMBER: EXAMINATION NUMBER QUESTION 5.2 ANSWER SHEET 5.2 C A 30° B 60 N 60° SPACE DIAGRAM a MEMBER NATURE FORCE BC CA Tolerance of 1 N to either side Copyright reserved ### Page 21 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology DBE/November 2014 NSC CENTRE NUMBER: EXAMINATION NUMBER QUESTION 5.3 ANSWER SHEET 5.3 10 N/m 10 N 5N A 2m 2m 4m E LR = 17,5 N B C D RR = 17,5 N Copyright reserved ### Page 22 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology DBE/November 2014 NSC CENTRE NUMBER: EXAMINATION NUMBER QUESTION 6.1 ANSWER SHEET 6.1 NO. QUESTIONS ANSWERS MARKS 1 Identify number 1. 1 2 Calculate the perimeter of the building. 1 3 Draw the symbol for the gully. 1 4 What is the thickness of the inner walls? 1 5 Calculate the total area of the house in m2. 2 6 Describe the purpose of number 2. 1 7 Give the abbreviation for number 3. 1 8 Identify number 4. 1 9 Identify number 5. 1 10 Name the type of roof of the house. 1 11 Identify the electrical symbol at 6. 1 12 Identify number 7. 1 13 On which elevations will the gutters be 1 placed in this house? 14 Identify number 8. 1 Total 15 Copyright reserved ### Page 23 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology DBE/November 2014 NSC CENTRE NUMBER: EXAMINATION NUMBER: QUESTION 6.2 ANSWER SHEET 6.2 Aspect Marks Learner's mark Correctness of substructure 6 Correctness of super- structure 7 Correctness of any three drawing symbols 3 Printing of any three labels 3 Dimension and dimension lines 2 Print the scale 1 Application of scale One or two incorrect =3 Three or four incorrect = 2 More than five incorrect = 1 No measurement correct = 0 3 Total 25 Copyright reserved ### Page 24 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Civil Technology DBE/November 2014 NSC FORMULA SHEET IMPORTANT ABBREVIATIONS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION c Centroid b Breadth/Width r Radius ℓ Length s Side A Area FORMULAE AREA OF FORMULA FORMULA FORMULA FOR THE (in words) (In symbols) POSITION OF CENTROIDS X-axis Y-axis s s Square side x side sxs 2 2 ℓ b Rectangle length x breadth ℓxb 2 2 Right-angled b h ½ x base x height ½b x h triangle 3 3 Equilateral triangle/ b h ½ x base x height ½b x h Isosceles 2 3 triangle (A1× d) ± (A2 × d) Position of centroid = Total area OR X= ∑ Ay ∑A Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [Civil Technology Nov 2014 Memo Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/civil-technology-nov-2014-memo-eng/02543d95-a880-49ba-b41e-7cb093210982) — Civil Technology · Memo · 2014 · Eng - [Civil Technology Nov 2014 Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/civil-technology-nov-2014-memo-afr/f03c50ae-d30c-4a8d-8488-2fe826cde705) — Civil Technology · Memo · 2014 · Afr - [Civil Technology Nov 2023 (Construction) Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/civil-technology-nov-2023-construction-eng/e6743728-8140-42ae-838d-282654a975a5) — Civil Technology · QP · 2023 · Eng - [Civil Technology Nov 2023 (Civil Services) Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/civil-technology-nov-2023-civil-services-afr/b820ac91-947c-4aed-821f-256aa13aabe1) — Civil Technology · QP · 2023 · Afr - [Civil Technology Nov 2023 (Woodworking) Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/civil-technology-nov-2023-woodworking-afr/f6f7ac38-fb55-4d61-bc66-5441e4cbcee0) — Civil Technology · QP · 2023 · Afr - [Civil Technology Nov 2023 (Woodworking) Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/civil-technology-nov-2023-woodworking-eng/fdfc3cf4-1a3a-4817-a3e9-a2c7f9fe5c2e) — Civil Technology · QP · 2023 · Eng ## More from Grade 12 Civil Technology - [Civil Technology (Woodworking) (Afrikaans) June 2025 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/civil-technology-woodworking-afrikaans-june-2025-possible-answers/c0a65d19-28ca-4ac3-8c61-d4627d2a3133) — Memo · 2025 · Afr - [Civil Technology Nov 2025 (Construction) MG Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-civil-technology-2025-nsc-november-exam-memorandum/0e265899-dc44-4809-aabf-8f374f1af392) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [CIV TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2024 Construction Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/civ-tech-gr12-memo-sept2024-construction-afrikaans/162bcc65-80ad-4384-b293-36da22468b06) — Memo · 2024 · Afr - [CIV TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2024 Civil Services English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/civ-tech-gr12-memo-sept2024-civil-services-english/c1f2441d-22ba-4ae6-9e56-137cc442080c) — Memo · 2024 · Eng - [CIV TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2024 Construction English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/civ-tech-gr12-memo-sept2024-construction-english/4d9c54ef-f526-46ad-82d4-8dd419eafb50) — Memo · 2024 · Eng - [CIV TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2024 Woodworking English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/civ-tech-gr12-memo-sept2024-woodworking-english/6e7f4be5-4ffb-4654-b98b-b4cc4dfc4cc7) — Memo · 2024 · Eng ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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