# Electrical Technology Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2013 QP > Grade 12 Electrical Technology Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2013 (English), 12 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr12-eltt-p1-s13-qp-eng/d71ed1fe-b82e-47c2-8648-81b0baa62ee8 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Electrical Technology - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2013 - Exam period: Eastern Cape Mock Exam - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 12 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 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2013 QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr12-eltt-p1-s13-qp-eng/d71ed1fe-b82e-47c2-8648-81b0baa62ee8) ## About this document Electrical Technology · Grade 12 · Eastern Cape Mock Exam · 2013. Question paper, 12 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 Province of the EASTERN CAPE EDUCATION NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 SEPTEMBER 2013 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY MARKS: 200 TIME: 3 hours *ELCTDM* This question paper consists of 12 pages, including a formula sheet. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (SEPTEMBER 2013) INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Answer ALL the questions. 2. Sketches and diagrams must be large, neat and fully labelled. 3. ALL calculations must be shown and should be rounded off to TWO decimal places. 4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 5. A formula sheet is attached at the end of the question paper. 6. Non-programmable calculators may be used. ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2013) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 3 QUESTION 1: TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT 1.1 Designing, producing and marketing certain types of technological products require the manufacturer to exhibit entrepreneurial skills. Name THREE entrepreneurial skills required. (3) 1.2 With reference to HIV/Aids, name ONE precaution that has to be taken when treating a person who has been injured. (1) 1.3 People use technologies and systems to meet their needs and desires. The use of technology has positive and negative impacts on society and the environment. Discuss briefly how the use of technologies can impact negatively on the following: 1.3.1 Air (2) 1.3.2 Water (2) 1.3.3 Land (2) [10] QUESTION 2: TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS 2.1 The senior citizens of the Buqolo Retirement Village complained that the intercom system is not loud enough. The Electrical Technology learners have been asked to solve this problem. Identify the problem experienced by the residents of the Buqolo Retirement Village. (2) 2.2 Physically disabled children need to practise how to control electrically powered wheelchairs in order to avoid accidents. Develop a design brief to solve the above-mentioned problem. (5) 2.3 Research and investigation enable the designer to analyse existing products in order to understand and solve the problem better. Describe THREE methods of collecting data regarding the design problem. (3) [10] ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (SEPTEMBER 2013) QUESTION 3: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 3.1 Name TWO precautions that must be taken when using a portable drilling machine. (2) 3.2 State TWO precautions that must be taken when measuring the current flow in a circuit with a digital multi-meter. (2) 3.3 Describe why it is important to have good ventilation in an electrical technology workshop. (2) 3.4 State TWO unsafe actions that can occur in an electrical technology workshop. (2) 3.5 Describe ONE precaution to be taken when stripping off the insulation of a conductor. (2) [10] QUESTION 4: THREE-PHASE AC GENERATION 4.1 State how the power factor of a resistive inductive load may be improved. (1) 4.2 Define the term balanced load. (2) 4.3 Describe ONE disadvantage of a three-phase motor that has a poor lagging power factor. (2) 4.4 A 2,5 kW balanced load is connected in delta to a 380 V supply. The load has a power factor of 0,85 and a rendement of 100%. Calculate the kVA rating of the load at full load. (3) 4.5 Three loads, each having a resistance of 50 Ω, are connected in star formation to a 380 V, three-phase supply. Determine the phase voltage. (2) [10] ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2013) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 5 QUESTION 5: R, L AND C CIRCUITS 5.1 An alternating-current circuit consists of an inductor of 0,15 H, a capacitor of 150 μF and a resistor of 20 Ω, connected in parallel to a supply of 100 V, 50 Hz. Calculate the following: 5.1.1 The current through the capacitor (3) 5.1.2 The current through the inductor (3) 5.1.3 The current through the resistor (3) 5.1.4 Total current flowing through the circuit (3) 5.1.5 Draw a neatly labelled phasor diagram of the circuit in QUESTION 5.1. (not to scale) (4) 5.2 An alternating-current circuit consists of a coil and a capacitor in series. The capacitor has a capacitance of 49 μF. The coil has an inductance of 0,14 H and a resistance of 40 Ω. If the supply voltage is 220 V/50 Hz, calculate the following: 5.2.1 Inductive reactance (3) 5.2.2 Capacitive reactance (3) 5.2.3 The impedance of the circuit (3) 5.2.4 The current flowing through the circuit (3) 5.3 Name the type of reactance offered to the flow of electric current in the following: 5.3.1 Pure inductive circuit (1) 5.3.2 Pure capacitive circuit (1) [30] ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (SEPTEMBER 2013) QUESTION 6: SWITCHING AND CONTROL CIRCUITS 6.1 Explain the functional operation of a DIAC. (4) 6.2 Draw a neat, fully labelled characteristic curve of a TRIAC. (5) 6.3 Explain how an SCR is switched on AND how it is switched off. (4) 6.4 Draw the circuit symbols of the following electronic components: 6.4.1 The TRIAC (3) 6.4.2 The DIAC (2) 6.5 Explain why the firing angle controlled by the RC network, can only be controlled up to 90° if the capacitor in FIGURE 6.5 below was replaced with a resistor. (4) FIGURE 6.5: LAMP DIMMING CIRCUIT 6.6 Name THREE advantages that a TRIAC and an SCR have over resistive methods of power control. (3) [25] ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2013) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 7 QUESTION 7: AMPLIFIERS 7.1 Name FOUR characteristics of an ideal operational amplifier. (4) 7.2 Operational amplifiers may be configured to have a single input/single output, a differential input/differential output or a differential input/single output. Explain the term differential, with specific reference to operational amplifiers. (2) 7.3 Explain the difference between positive and negative feedback, with reference to amplifiers, giving an example of each. (4) 7.4 The operational amplifier in FIGURE 7.4 has been coupled in a certain way. FIGURE 7.4: OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT Make use of your knowledge of operational amplifiers to determine the following: 7.4.1 In which mode is the operational amplifier coupled? (1) 7.4.2 Would this be a good or bad amplifier to use for audio applications, when referring to the input and output wave forms? Motivate your answer accordingly. (2) 7.4.3 Determine the gain at which the amplifier is set, making use of the information provided in the circuit in FIGURE 7.4. (2) 7.4.4 Explain what you would do to increase the gain of this amplifier. Also explain the nature of the adjustment you would make. (3) 7.5 Negative feedback holds certain advantages when applied in amplifier circuits. State THREE useful advantages of negative feedback in amplifiers. (3) ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (SEPTEMBER 2013) 7.6 Refer to the circuit below to answer the question that follows. FIGURE 7.6: WIEN BRIDGE OSCILLATOR Calculate the resonant frequency of the Wien bridge oscillator shown in FIGURE 7.6 above. (3) 7.7 Name ONE method of biasing a common emitter amplifier. (1) [25] QUESTION 8: THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS 8.1 Name TWO methods that may be used to reduce the magnetic leakage flux of a transformer. (2) 8.2 A 30 kVA transformer with a winding ratio of 50:1 is connected in delta-star formation to supply a farm with a line voltage of 380 V. Calculate the following: 8.2.1 Secondary phase voltage (2) 8.2.2 Primary line voltage (3) 8.2.3 Power delivered at full-load at a power factor of 0,85 lagging (4) 8.3 Give FOUR losses that occur in transformers. (4) [15] ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2013) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 9 QUESTION 9: LOGIC CONCEPTS AND PLCs 9.1 What is implied by the expression programmable logic controller (PLC) or programmable integrated circuit (PIC) within the digital environment? (2) 9.2 Describe the main difference between a hard-wired system and a PLC or soft wired system. (4) 9.3 A PLC scans the programme when it executes the commands in the RUN mode. This is done in three main steps, then the process is repeated. 9.3.1 Briefly explain the meaning of the statement above, with relation to the operation of programmable logic controllers. (2) 9.3.2 Name and describe the THREE main steps that a PLC takes in order to perform its function. (6) 9.4 FIGURE 9.4 shows a simple AND-gate simulation using two switches to activate a coil. FIGURE 9.4: AND GATE USING SWITCHES 9.4.1 Translate this Boolean equation of A.B = X into a logic ladder diagram for use in a PLC. (4) ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (SEPTEMBER 2013) 9.5 FIGURE 9.5 shows a PLC connected to an oil tank. FIGURE 9.5: Applying a PLC in practice Problem Statement • You are controlling lubricating oil being dispensed from a tank in a factory. The tank is draining continuously. • It is necessary for the motor to pump lubricating oil into the tank until the high-level sensor turns on. • At that point the motor should be switched off until the level falls below the low-level sensor. Thereafter the motor should be turned on and the process repeated. Information • Control is made possible using two sensors. One is put near the bottom and one near the top. • There is a need for three I/Os (in other words – inputs/outputs). Two are inputs (the sensors) and one is an output (the motor). • Both of the inputs will be NC (normally closed) fibre optic level sensors. When they are NOT immersed in liquid, they will be ON. When they are immersed in liquid, they will be OFF. • Each input and output device will have an address. This lets the PLC know where the devices are physically connected. The addresses are shown below. INPUTS ADDRESS OUTPUT ADDRESS INTERNAL UTILITY RELAY Low input relay 0000 Motor 0500 1000 High input relay 0001 9.5.1 Determine whether the following Boolean expression will satisfy the above problem statement: A.B + AB = X (2) 9.5.2 Make use of the information provided in the problem statement and derive the logic ladder diagram that will programme the PLC to perform the function satisfactorily. (7) 9.5.3 Each of the inputs and outputs has been assigned an address. Explain why this is done with reference to PLC devices. (2) ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2013) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 11 9.6 FIGURE 9.6 below shows the gate network of a logic circuit. FIGURE 9.6: LOGIC CIRCUIT 9.6.1 Determine the simplified Boolean expression for the logic circuit AND draw the equivalent logic circuit for your answer. (6) [35] QUESTION 10: THREE-PHASE MOTORS AND CONTROL 10.1 A three-phase motor operating off a 380 V system develops 8 kW. The motor has a power factor of 0,8 and an efficiency rating of 100%. If the motor is started by a star-delta starter, calculate the following at full load: 10.1.1 Line current and phase current (5) 10.1.2 Input in kVA (3) 10.2 Why is a star-delta starter used to start three-phase motors? (3) 10.3 Explain the term no-volt protection with reference to motor starters. (3) 10.4 Explain the term normally closed with reference to motor starters. (2) 10.5 Why must the casing of a three-phase motor be earthed? (3) 10.6 How can the rotation direction of a three-phase motor be reversed? (2) 10.7 Electrical motors have internal losses. Name and describe THREE of the losses. (6) 10.8 Before a motor is started, after it has been installed, basic mechanical and electrical inspections should take place. Name ONE basic mechanical AND TWO basic electrical inspections that must take place before the commissioning of the motor. 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