# Electrical Technology Grade 12 NSC November 2019 QP (Eng) > Grade 12 Electrical Technology question paper from the NSC November Exam 2019 (English), 20 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2019-digital-eng/16ca9a57-8865-43c9-8fb0-1ff474d272a8 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Electrical Technology - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2019 - Exam period: NSC November Exam - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 20 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Electrical Technology](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/electrical-technology) › [Electrical Technology Grade 12 NSC November 2019 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2019-digital-eng/16ca9a57-8865-43c9-8fb0-1ff474d272a8) ## About this document Electrical Technology · Grade 12 · NSC November Exam · 2019. Question paper, 20 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 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL NOVEMBER 2019 MARKS: 200 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 15 pages, a 1-page formula sheet and 4 answer sheets. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 2 DBE/November 2019 NSC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of FIVE questions. 2. Answer ALL the questions. 3. Answer the following questions on the attached ANSWER SHEETS: QUESTIONS 2.1.2, 2.4.2, 2.6.2 and 2.7.3 QUESTIONS 4.2.2, 4.3.3, 4.4.2, 4.5.1 and 4.5.2 4. 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. 5. Sketches and diagrams must be large, neat and FULLY LABELLED. 6. Show ALL calculations and round off answers correctly to TWO decimal places. 7. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator. 9. Calculations must include: 9.1 Formulae and manipulations where needed 9.2 Correct replacement of values 9.3 Correct answer and relevant units where applicable 10. A formula sheet is attached at the end of this question paper. 11. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 3 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 1.1 Describe how teamwork improves work ethics. (2) 1.2 With reference to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993): 1.2.1 State TWO purposes of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993). (2) 1.2.2 Define the term workplace. (2) 1.3 An employer has a duty to report on occupational health and safety and related matters. Name ONE person they should inform when: 1.3.1 The allocated task is hazardous (1) 1.3.2 A major incident occurs (1) 1.4 State TWO general emergency procedures to be followed when the emergency siren is sounded at school. (2) [10] QUESTION 2: SWITCHING CIRCUITS 2.1 Refer to FIGURE 2.1 below and answer the questions that follow. Input Multivibrator Output +Vout T1 A -Vout T2 T1 T2 +Vout B T1 -Vout T1 Astable No input signal C Multivibrator FIGURE 2.1: MULTIVIBRATORS 2.1.1 Identify multivibrators A and B. (2) 2.1.2 Draw the output signal of the astable multivibrator at C on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 2.1.2. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 4 DBE/November 2019 NSC 2.2 Refer to FIGURE 2.2 below and answer the questions that follow. +6V R1 R2 10 kΩ 10 kΩ R3 8 330 Ω 4 7 555 3 6 2 1 5 S1 S2 Set Reset LED C2 10 nF FIGURE 2.2: BISTABLE MULTIVIBRATOR 2.2.1 State the function of R1 and R2. (2) 2.2.2 Describe what happens when the set switch, S1, is pressed. (3) 2.2.3 Explain why threshold pin 6 is connected directly to ground. (3) 2.3 Refer to FIGURE 2.3 below and answer the questions that follow. Upper trigger level Input V t Lower trigger level +VCC Output V t -VCC FIGURE 2.3: SCHMITT TRIGGER INPUT AND OUTPUT 2.3.1 State whether the output signal represents an inverting or a non-inverting Schmitt trigger. Motivate your answer. (3) 2.3.2 Draw the circuit diagram of the Schmitt trigger consisting of two resistors and a 741 op-amp that will produce the output signal in FIGURE 2.3. (7) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 5 DBE/November 2019 NSC 2.4 Refer to FIGURE 2.4 below and answer the questions that follow. +V R1 +V V VIN VIN VREF 741 VOUT 0 t -V R2 FIGURE 2.4: OP-AMP CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 2.4.1 Identify the op-amp circuit diagram in FIGURE 2.4. (2) 2.4.2 Draw the output signal on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 2.4.2. (4) 2.4.3 Explain how the reference voltage is made negative. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 6 DBE/November 2019 NSC 2.5 Refer to FIGURE 2.5 below and answer the questions that follow. R1 20 kΩ RF 100 kΩ 300 mV R2 20 kΩ +10 V V1 500 mV - V2 R3 20 kΩ + 400 mV VOUT -10 V V3 0V FIGURE 2.5: INVERTING SUMMING AMPLIFIER Given: V1 = 300 mV V2 = 500 mV V3 = 400 mV RF = 100 kΩ R1 = R2 = R3 = 20 kΩ 2.5.1 Explain how the gain of this amplifier can be determined. (3) 2.5.2 Calculate the output voltage of the amplifier. (3) 2.5.3 Give a reason why the amplifier is NOT saturated. (2) 2.5.4 Calculate the gain of the amplifier using voltage values. (3) 2.5.5 Explain the advantage of using a variable resistor in the feedback loop instead of using a fixed resistor. (2) 2.5.6 Describe what will happen to the output voltage if the value of R 2 is changed to 10 kΩ. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 7 DBE/November 2019 NSC 2.6 Refer to FIGURE 2.6 below and answer the questions that follow. C +V R Output Input 0 t FIGURE 2.6: CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 2.6.1 Identify the circuit diagram in FIGURE 2.6 (2) 2.6.2 Draw the output signal on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 2.6.2 for the given circuit time constant. (3) 2.6.3 Explain how the output will be affected if the circuit time constant is increased. (2) 2.7 Refer to FIGURE 2.7 below and answer the questions that follow. IF CF RIN +V IIN VOUT -V FIGURE 2.7: OP-AMP AS INVERTING INTEGRATOR 2.7.1 State the purpose of CF. (1) 2.7.2 Name THREE key operating points of the circuit in FIGURE 2.7. (3) 2.7.3 Draw the output signal on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 2.7.3 if the signal below is applied to the input. VIN 0 t FIGURE 2.7.3 APPLIED SIGNAL (4) [60] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 8 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 3: SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES 3.1 Refer to FIGURE 3.1 below and answer the questions that follow. 741 FIGURE 3.1: 741 OP-AMP 3.1.1 State how you would identify pin 1 of the IC in FIGURE 3.1. (1) 3.1.2 List the THREE stages into which the internal circuit of the op-amp is divided. (3) 3.1.3 Give TWO reasons why negative feedback is important when the op-amp is used as a linear amplifier. (2) 3.2 FIGURE 3.2 below shows the op-amp as an inverting amplifier. Answer the questions that follow. RF = 100 kΩ +15 V V 2V RIN = 12 kΩ _ t t VIN + VOUT 0V -15 V FIGURE 3.2: INVERTING OP-AMP Given: VIN = 2V RF = 100 kΩ RIN = 12 kΩ 3.2.1 Calculate the output voltage based on the data given in the circuit. (3) 3.2.2 Explain why the output waveform is NOT an exact replica of the input waveform. (2) 3.2.3 Identify the maximum output voltages (Vout). (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 9 DBE/November 2019 NSC 3.3 Refer to the data sheet in FIGURE 3.3 below and answer the questions that follow. FIGURE 3.7: DATA SHEET 3.3.1 Rewrite the abbreviation DIP in full. (1) 3.3.2 Name THREE modes of operation of the NE555 IC. (3) 3.3.3 Identify the typical trigger voltage of the NE555 IC on the data sheet when the supply voltage is +15 V. (1) 3.4 Explain what will happen to the output of an NE555 IC when the trigger voltage rises above the threshold voltage level of 10 V. (2) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 10 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 4: DIGITAL AND SEQUENTIAL DEVICES 4.1 State the light-altering principle of operation of the liquid crystal display (LCD). (1) 4.2 With reference to encoders and decoders, answer the questions that follow: 4.2.1 Draw the circuit diagram of a simple two-digit-binary-input-to- four-digit-decimal-output decoder using TWO NOT gates and FOUR AND gates. (6) 4.2.2 Complete the truth table of the two-digit-binary-input-to- four-digit-decimal-output decoder on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 4.2.2. Inputs Outputs A B 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 TABLE 4.2.2 (4) 4.3 FIGURE 4.3 below is the block diagram of a BCD-to-seven-segment decoder connected to a seven-segment LED display. Answer the questions that follow. a a A A b f b B B c d g C C e e c D D f d W g BCDtoto seven- BCD segmentdecoder seven-segment decoder Seven-segment Seven LEDLED - segment display display FIGURE 4.3: BCD TO SEVEN-SEGMENT DECODER CONNECTED TO A SEVEN-SEGMENT LED DISPLAY Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 11 DBE/November 2019 NSC 4.3.1 Label input W. (1) 4.3.2 Explain the function of the driver transistors found in the BCD-to- seven-segment display decoder. (3) 4.3.3 Complete the truth table of a BCD to seven-segment decoder connected to a seven-segment LED display in TABLE 4.3.3 on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 4.3.3. Inputs Outputs A B C D a b c d e f g 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 TABLE 4.3.3 (4) 4.4 FIGURE 4.4 below represents the logic symbol of a HALF ADDER. Answer the questions that follow. A Σ H/A B C0 FIGURE 4.4: LOGIC SYMBOL OF A HALF ADDER 4.4.1 Draw the logic circuit of this half adder using an AND gate and an exclusive OR gate only. (4) 4.4.2 Complete the truth table of the half adder in TABLE 4.4.2 on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 4.4.2. INPUTS OUTPUTS A B Σ Co 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 TABLE 4.4.2 (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 12 DBE/November 2019 NSC 4.5 FIGURE 4.5 represents the logic symbol of a clocked RS-type flip flop. Answer the questions that follow. SET S Q CLK R CLR Q FIGURE 4.5: LOGIC SYMBOL OF A CLOCKED RS FLIP-FLOP 4.5.1 Draw the logic circuit of this flip flop on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 4.5.1, using NAND gates only. (6) 4.5.2 Complete the truth table of this flip flop in TABLE 4.5.2 on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 4.5.2. INPUTS OUTPUTS CLK S R Q ̅ 0 0 NO CHANGE 0 1 1 0 1 1 INDETERMINATE TABLE 4.5.2 (4) 4.6 Name TWO applications of counters. (2) 4.7 FIGURE 4.7 below represents a four-stage asynchronous binary-to-BCD counter using JK flip-flops. Explain the operation of this counter. A B C D HIGH SET SET SET SET J Q J Q J Q J Q CLK K CLR Q K CLR Q K CLR Q K CLR Q FIGURE 4.7: ASYNCHRONOUS BINARY-TO-BCD COUNTER (8) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 13 DBE/November 2019 NSC 4.8 Refer to FIGURE 4.8 below and answer the questions that follow. HIGH MIX D Q MIX D Q MIX D Q MIX D Q SERIAL DATA FFD FFC FFB FFA OUTPUT A B FIGURE 4.8 4.8.1 Identify the shift register in FIGURE 4.8. (1) 4.8.2 Label A and B. (2) 4.8.3 Describe how data is introduced to the register. (1) 4.8.4 Describe how data is shifted out of the register. (1) 4.8.5 State THREE uses of this register. (3) [55] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 14 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 5: MICROCONTROLLERS 5.1 Define the term microcontroller. (3) 5.2 With reference to the hardware of microcontrollers: 5.2.1 Describe the operating cycle of a CPU. (3) 5.2.2 Explain the function of the current instruction register (CIR). (3) 5.2.3 State the purpose of an analogue-to digital-converter (ADC). (3) 5.2.4 FIGURE 5.2.4 below is the block diagram of a simple counter/timer. Explain the operation of this timer. Microprocessor Count Register Output data bus Write signal Clock FIGURE 5.2.4: TIMER (6) 5.3 State the function of the random access memory (RAM) with reference to the CPU of a microcontroller. (1) 5.4 With reference to communication in a microcontroller: 5.4.1 Name TWO methods of sending data (2) 5.4.2 State the advantages of parallel communication (2) 5.4.3 Name the disadvantages of synchronous communication (2) 5.5 Describe the inter-integrated bus (I2C) as a type of communication peripheral. (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital 15 DBE/November 2019 NSC 5.6 FIGURE 5.6 is the block diagram of the I2C bus system. Answer the questions that follow. +5 V A Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 RP RP SCL SDA FIGURE 5.6: BLOCK DIAGRAM OF THE I2C BUS SYSTEM 5.6.1 Label block A. (1) 5.6.2 What does the abbreviation SCL stand for? (1) 5.6.3 Explain the function of the pull-up resistors. (2) 5.6.4 Name ONE characteristic of the slave. (1) 5.6.5 List THREE advantages of the I2C bus. (3) 5.7 With reference to the RS-232 communication protocol, answer the following questions: 5.7.1 State the operating voltages for logic '1' and logic '0'. (2) 5.7.2 List THREE applications of the RS-232. (3) 5.8 With reference to microcontrollers: 5.8.1 Define the term program. (2) 5.8.2 Define the term flow diagram. (2) 5.9 Design a flow diagram of an alarm system for a storage room which has ONE sensor that must monitor the access door to the room. The alarm must sound if the sensor is activated. The system must include a reset function. NO time delay is needed. (10) [55] TOTAL: 200 Copyright reserved ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital DBE/November 2019 NSC FORMULA SHEET SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES V  RF  Gain A V  OUT     VIN  R IN   R  VOUT  VIN    F   R IN   R  VOUT  VIN  1  F   R IN  SWITCHING CIRCUITS  R R R  VOUT    V1 F  V2 F  V3 F   R1 R2 R3  VOUT VOUT Gain A V   VIN V1  V2  V3  VOUT   (V1  V2  V3 ) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital DBE/November 2019 NSC CENTRE NUMBER: EXAMINATION NUMBER: ANSWER SHEET QUESTION 2: SWITCHING CIRCUITS 2.1.2 +V Transfer mark to 0 answer book t +V MOD FIGURE 2.1.2 2.4.2 V VIN VREF 0 t +V 0 t Transfer mark to answer book -V MOD FIGURE 2.4.2 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 18 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital DBE/November 2019 NSC CENTRE NUMBER: EXAMINATION NUMBER: ANSWER SHEET 2.6.2 +V Input 0 t +V Transfer mark to Output 0 answer book t -V MOD FIGURE 2.6.2 2.7.3 VIN 0 t label t Transfer mark to answer book VOUT label MOD FIGURE 2.7.3 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 19 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital DBE/November 2019 NSC CENTRE NUMBER: EXAMINATION NUMBER: ANSWER SHEET QUESTION 4: DIGITAL AND SEQUENTIAL DEVICES 4.2.2 Inputs Outputs A B 0 1 2 3 Transfer mark to 0 0 answer book 0 1 1 0 1 1 MOD TABLE 4.2.2 4.3.3 Inputs Outputs A B C D a b c d e f g 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 Transfer mark to answer book MOD TABLE 4.3.3 4.4.2 INPUTS OUTPUTS A B Σ Co 0 0 0 Transfer mark to 0 1 0 answer book 1 0 1 1 1 1 MOD TABLE 4.4.2 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 20 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Electrical Technology: Digital DBE/November 2019 NSC CENTRE NUMBER: EXAMINATION NUMBER: ANSWER SHEET 4.5.1 S Q CLK Q R FIGURE 4.5.1 4.5.2 INPUTS OUTPUTS CLK S R Q ̅ 0 0 NO CHANGE 0 1 Transfer mark to answer book 1 0 1 1 INDETERMINATE MOD TABLE 4.5.2 Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [Electrical Technology Nov 2019 (Power System) Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2019-power-system-afr/c7b0857c-5309-48a1-98fb-8af6a263bc2d) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2019 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Nov 2019 (Electronics) Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2019-electronics-memo-afr/84306089-a8b7-46a3-b855-e11cdd05618d) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2019 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Nov 2019 (Power System) Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2019-power-system-memo-afr/5793f054-5622-4770-bc38-b451ab9fa3ca) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2019 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Nov 2019 (Digital) Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2019-digital-memo-afr/205975a5-6c23-4617-b4af-a89e1a36dd92) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2019 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Nov 2023 (Digital) Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2023-digital-eng/4a107a27-0591-497e-b467-344367a396a8) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2023 · Eng - [Electrical Technology Nov 2023 (Power Systems) Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2023-power-systems-afr/7aa35e6b-ee15-404c-8359-7db3c0952f41) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2023 · Afr ## More from Grade 12 Electrical Technology - [Gr 12 Dig Elec ATP 2023-24](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-dig-elec-atp-2023-24/8d3b2ee7-1d14-498d-a86b-d9fc34674531) — ATP - [ELECTRIC TECH (Digital) MEMO GR12 SEPT 2025 ENG watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electric-tech-digital-memo-gr12-sept-2025-eng-watermark/0a867070-2654-43cf-8e48-5037555e0c3d) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [Electrical Technology P1 (Electronics) (English) June 2025 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-p1-electronics-english-june-2025-possible-answers/4302563e-89b7-4f54-8a21-63b2020e985f) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [Electrical Technology Nov 2025 (Digital) MG Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-electrical-technology-2025-nsc-november-exam-memorandum/3b862a0c-6a87-4296-b5b6-09b072c7d1e9) — Memo · 2025 · Afr - [ELEC TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2024 Power Systems Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-memo-sept2024-power-systems-afrikaans/1a395c97-b838-42e6-9bd6-30a85a714b11) — Memo · 2024 · Afr - [ELEC TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2024 Power Systems English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-memo-sept2024-power-systems-english/bea78337-b137-406a-9b4a-c6e631a84c9d) — 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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