# Civil Technology Grade 12 NSC June 2023 Question Paper (Eng)

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- Subject: Civil Technology
- Grade: Grade 12
- Language: English
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2023
- Exam period: NSC June Exam
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 23

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SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

CIVIL TECHNOLOGY: WOODWORKING
2023

MARKS: 200

TIME: 3 hours

This question paper consists of 14 pages and 7 answer sheets.

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REQUIREMENTS:

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Drawing instruments
A non-programmable calculator

ANSWER BOOK

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

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This question paper consists of SIX questions.
Answer ALL the questions.
Read ALL the questions carefully.

Answer each question as a whole. Do NOT separate subsections of
questions.

Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

Start the answer to EACH question on a NEW page.
Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
You may use sketches to illustrate your answers.

Write ALL calculations and answers in the ANSWER BOOK or on the
attached ANSWER SHEETS.

Use the mark allocation as a guide to the length of your answers.

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.

For the purpose of this question paper, the size of a brick should be taken as
220 mm x 110 mm x 75 mm.

Use your own discretion where dimensions and/or details have been omitted.

Answer QUESTIONS 2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.11, 5.5, 6.4 and 6.5 on the attached
ANSWER SHEETS using drawing instruments, where necessary.

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.

Drawings in the question paper are NOT to scale due to electronic transfer.
Google Images was used as the source of all photographs and pictures.

Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1:

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OHSA, MATERIALS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND JOINING
(GENERIC)

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11 FIGURE 1.1 below shows a temporary platform that is currently not suitable
for use in the building environment.

FIGURE 1.1
1.1.1 Identify THREE parts that have been omitted from the structure that
will negatively impact on the safety of workers.
1.1.2 Predict what could happen if the platform is used as shown in
FIGURE 1.1.
1.2 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the

word(s) next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 1.2.6 casement.

1.2.1

1.2.2

1.2.3

1.2.4

1.2.5

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Oil-based paint can be applied to protect ferrous metal against
(shrinkage/rust/bending).

Galvanising is the process to cover iron or steel with a layer of
(aluminium/lead/zinc).

The strength of concrete can be increased by (adding lime/keeping
it moist/drying it quickly).

Electroplating is the process of coating (metal/lead/plastic) with a
thin layer of another material.

Powder coating is the process of applying a
(plastic/aluminium/copper) finish in powder form.

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1.3 Explain why it is advisable to keep the height of the guard rails between
900 to 1 000 mm above the scaffold working platform.
1.4 Describe ONE precaution that must be adhered to when storing a ladder.

15 Workers and materials are in a builder's hoist. Describe ONE check that the
operator needs to perform before the builder's hoist moves.

1.6 Explain why the fire-fighting measures must be stated in the material safety
data sheet of hazardous chemical substances.

17 FIGURE 1.7 below shows joining fixtures.

FIGURE 1.7
Identify A to D.
1.8 A new building is being erected. Name the tool that can be used to:
1.8.1 Check if the height of doors and windows is at the same level

1.8.2 Measure levels and slopes

QUESTION 2: GRAPHICS AS MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (GENERIC)
Start this question on a NEW page.

FIGURE A and FIGURE B on the next page show drawings that appear on a building
plan. Analyse the drawings and complete the table on ANSWER SHEET 2.

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220

220,

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4110

WH

2.500

3.000

BEDROOM 2

¥
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BATHROOM

Lot

BEDROOM 1

b 4820

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FIGURE A

NOTES:

Contractors must verify all
dimensions and levels on site
before commencing work.
Architects to be notified
immediately of any discrepancies.

Wall thickness: External = 220 mm
Internal = 110 mm

Architect's signature .................
Client's signature ........... cee
Concrete stairs according to the
engineer's specifications.

The ramp is finished off with
paving.

2x40W

GARAGE

220

FIGURE B

REVISION DATE: DRAWING
1 26/03/2023 OF
STAIRCASE

REVISION | pate: | DRAMING

2 28/03/2023 LIGHT
FITTINGS

PRINTED BY: DATE OF PRINT:
XENO PRINTERS. 30/03/2023

DRAWING TITLE:
FLOOR PLANS PLOT 48

PROJECT:
PROPOSED DWELLING ON PLOT 48,
BENONI

PROJECT NO.: DRAWING NO.:
GR 488-820 226P7

DATE: DRAWN: CHECKED:
24/03/2023 KB BAM P KRIEL

FLOOR PLANS SCALE 4: 100

REFERENCE CODE:
QP 8 — 2023

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QUESTION 3: CUPBOARDS, CASEMENTS, WALL-PANELLING AND
QUANTITIES (SPECIFIC)

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3.1 FIGURE 3.1 below shows the external elevation of a casement within a
frame.
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B
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FIGURE 3.1
3.1.1 Identify the type of casement. (1)
3.1.2 Identify members A to C. (3)

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3.2 FIGURE 3.2 below shows the vertical section through the bottom part of the

wall panelling.
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WALL —j—>
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LY IN c
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FLOOR COVERING
FIGURE 3.2
3.2.4 Identify A to D. (4)
3.2.2 Describe the function of B. (1)
3.2.3 What material is used for this specific part in C? (1)

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3.3 FIGURE 3.3 below shows the floor plan of a store room.
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FIGURE 3.3

Use the following specifications:

The roof is constructed with South African (Howe) roof trusses.
The centre-to-centre spacing between the roof trusses is 500 mm.
The length of a rafter is 3 600 mm.

The overhang of the roof covering at the gutter is 50 mm.

Show ALL calculations.

Use the dimension paper on ANSWER SHEET 3.3 and calculate the

following:

3.3.1 The area of roof tiles needed. Round off your final answer to ONE
decimal.

3.3.2 The number of roof trusses needed

NOTE: Marks will be awarded for the correct use of the dimension paper.

3.4 Use ANSWER SHEET 3.4 and draw in good proportion the front view of a
single free-standing cupboard without a door. The width of the cupboard is
given on the ANSWER SHEET.

Use the following specifications:
e The cupboard has ONE bottom drawer with a handle.

e The cupboard consist of FOUR shelf spaces.
e 16mm melamine board is used for the construction of the cabinet.

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QUESTION 4: ROOFS, CEILINGS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

(SPECIFIC)

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4.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches an item in COLUMN A.
Write only the letter (A-L) next to the question numbers (4.1.1 to 4.1.8) in the
ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 4.1.9 M.

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COLUMN A COLUMN B
4.1.1 Eaves A __ positioned in the centre of the roof
truss
4.1.2 Hinged trapdoors
B portions of a roof that project
4.1.3 Couple roof truss beyond the outside walls
4.1.4 Roof covering C can only open towards the inside of
the room/house
4.1.5 Lean-to roof truss
D are nailed on top of the rafters
4.1.6 South African (Howe)
trusses E _ is fixed to the purlins or battens
4.1.7 King post F falls into the flat roof category and is
appropriate over short spans
4.1.8 Purlins
G consists of two rafters secured with
a ridge beam
H_ consists of two rafters secured with
a ridge beam and tie beam
l consists of two rafters and a
horizontal beam
J consist of rafters, king posts, queen
posts, a tie beam and struts
K _ is constructed by using only battens
and purlins
L opens towards the inside of a room
or towards the roof

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4.2 FIGURE 4.2 below shows TWO woodworking machines.

FIGURE 4.2
4.2.1 Identify machines A and B. (2)
4.2.2 Explain what care must be taken regarding the ventilation holes
in A. (1)
4.2.3 Indicate TWO parts of machine B that must be replaced from time
to time. (2)
4.3 Name TWO aspects that will determine the speed of the drill when working
with a drill press. (2)
44 Name the attachment that can be used to help with the drilling of objects:
4.41 That cannot be held by hand (1)
442 When drilling cylindrical parts (1)
45 Name TWO preservatives that can be used to preserve timber. (2)
46 Explain TWO advantages of preserved timber. (2)
47 Describe TWO factors that must be taken into consideration when choosing a
preservative for timber. (2)
48 Explain why timber should be graded. (1)
49 Name any THREE parts that are used in the construction of a conventional
trap door. (3)

4.10 Name TWO types of roof covering that can be used to cover roofs, excluding
tiles. (2)

4.11 ANSWER SHEET 4.11 shows part of a rectangular building with an
incomplete hipped roof.

Use ANSWER SHEET 4.11 and complete the line diagram by drawing the
layout of the roof trusses. (11)
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QUESTION 5: CENTERING, FORMWORK, SHORING AND GRAPHICS AS
MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (SPECIFIC)

Start this question on a NEW page.

5.1 Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A-D) next to the question
numbers (5.1.1 to 5.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 5.1.6 C.

5.1.1

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Laggings are used in ... columns.

A square

B round

C_ rectangular

D_ All the above-mentioned

The length of the vertical boards/clamps is equal to the ... of the
column when using formwork for round columns.

A diameter

B_ circumference
C_ height

D BandCc

When erecting the formwork for a staircase, the risers must be
fixed to the ...

A horizontal brace.
B vertical brace.

C_ bearer.

D_ None of the above-mentioned

... are used to indicate the position of the columns on the floor slab
of multi-storey buildings.

A_ Corner blocks
B_ Kickers

Cc Sole plates

D_ Kick plates

The distance between the ... will decrease towards the bottom of
a column.

yokes

props
battens

A and C only

when: 2 2

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5.2 State TWO factors that will justify the use of steel shuttering in formwork. (2)
5.3 Shoring is used to support buildings during renovations.

5.3.1 Name the members that will be used to support a dead shore. (2)

5.3.2 Explain the purpose of steel dogs as used in shoring. (1)
5.4 Differentiate, by means of TWO line diagrams, between a closed-couple roof

truss and a king post roof truss. Draw ONLY the trusses in your ANSWER

BOOK. (9)

5.5 ANSWER SHEET 5.5 shows an incomplete front view of a part of the
centering of a segmental arch.

Draw and complete the omitted members.
Do NOT draw any hidden detail nor any laggings.

Print any TWO labels. (11)
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QUESTION 6: SUSPENDED FLOORS, STAIRCASES, !IRONMONGERY,
DOORS AND JOINING (SPECIFIC)

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6.1 FIGURE 6.1 below shows a lock.

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FIGURE 6.1
6.1.1 Identify the lock. (1)
6.1.2 Name ONE use of this lock. (1)
6.1.3 Name ONE other lock that also has a bolt and a latch. (1)
6.2 You are required to hang/join a timber door to a timber frame.

6.2.1 State the object that can be used to attach the door to the frame. (1)
6.2.2 Name the fastener that can be used to secure the object in your

answer to QUESTION 6.2.1. (1)

6.3 Draw in your ANSWER BOOK a neat line diagram of the side view of a
staircase with THREE stairs. Show ALL detail of the staircase and a landing
at the top of the staircase. DO NOT draw the balusters. (6)

6.4 Use ANSWER SHEET 6.4 and draw to scale 1 : 10 the front elevation of a
four-panel door with diminishing stiles and raised panels.

Use the following specifications:

The outside dimensions of the door are 2 032 mm high and 813 mm wide

Top rail 114 mm x 44 mm

Diminishing stiles 75 mm x 44 mm

Lock rail 220 mm x 44 mm

Height to the top of the lock rail is 1 000 mm from the bottom of the door

Muntin 75 mm x 44 mm

Stiles 114 mm x 44 mm

Bottom rail 220 mm x 44 mm (18)

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6.5 FIGURE 6.5 below shows a view of part of an incorrectly constructed
suspended timber floor.
aA
BRICK WALL —>—
——)}——. FLOOR JOIST
PLASTER = BEARER
NGL
> }=——— FOUNDATION
FIGURE 6.5
6.5.1 Identify FOUR faults in this floor construction. (4)
6.5.2 Use ANSWER SHEET 6.5 to complete and draw the correct layout
of this floor construction. (7)
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[ CENTRE NUMBER: | | J J

[EXAMINATIONNUMBER: | | | |

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ANSWER SHEET 2
NO. QUESTIONS ANSWERS MARK
Name the FIGURE that represents
1 | the first floor. Give ONE reason for 2
your answer.
2 | Deduce from the building plan the 4
number of windows in the building.
3 | Identify number 1. 1
4 | Identify number 2. 1
5 | Identify number 6. 1
6 | Identify number 8. 1
7 | Identify number 9. 1
8 | Identify number 10. 1
9 Identify the number that indicates the 1
garage door.
10 Deduce from the building plan the 1
omitted dimension of number 11.
Deduce from the building plan the
11 | material that must be used for 1

number 5.

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[ CENTRE NUMBER: [| T |

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[EXAMINATION NUMBER: || |__| LJ
Give the abbreviations for the Number 3:
2 following: ali
1 e Number 3 Number 4:
e Number 4 umber
3 Describe the purpose of a two-way
switch.
14 Recommend an appropriate floor
covering for the kitchen.
15 Who was responsible for the
checking of the drawing?
16 Deduce ONE fault in the bathroom in
FIGURE A.
Name an alternative light source that
17 | can be used during load shedding for
a dwelling.
. _ Revision 1:
State what was done during revision
18 im
1 and revision 2 of the house plan. a
Revision 2:
19 Name the finish for the ramp as
prescribed by the architect.
20 Draw the symbol for a damp-proof
membrane.
21 | Draw the symbol for finished wood.
22 | Draw the symbol for hardcore filling.

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[CENTRE NUMBER: TT |] 7 J T Tc]

[EXAMINATIONNUMBER: | | | | | | | | | [| | | | J

Prove, by means of a control test,
that the total horizontal dimensions
on the top and bottom of the plan in
FIGURE A are the same.

23

Calculate the area of the floor plan in
FIGURE B. Show ALL the

24 | calculations. Give your answer in m?.
Round off your answers to TWO
decimal places.

TOTAL:

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[CENTRE NUMBER: TTT Tt TT
[EXAMINATIONNUMBER: | | | | | | | | | | | [| [ 4
ANSWER SHEET 3.3
DIMENSION PAPER
A |B Cc D
3.3.1 Correct use of dimension paper (1)

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3.3.2

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| CENTRE NUMBER: [7 |] — JT J
[EXAMINATIONNUMBER: | | | | | | | LT [ [_]
ANSWER SHEET 3.4
FLOOR COVERING
WIDTH OF CUPBOARD

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK | CM

Correctness of cupboard 4

Members 9

TOTAL: | 10

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| CENTRE NUMBER: [J |] J J [ [ ]
[EXAMINATIONNUMBER: | | [| | | | | [| [| [| [ [| J 4
ANSWER SHEET 4.11
Bd nnn nnnennnnnnnnn eens —«— HIPPED
H END
FIGURE 4.11
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK | CM
Correctness of roof layout 1
Members 10
TOTAL: | 11

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| CENTRE NUMBER: | |
[EXAMINATIONNUMBER: | | | [| | |
ANSWER SHEET 5.5
1
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK cM
Correctness of segmental arch 1
Members 8
Any TWO labeis 2
TOTAL: 11

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[ CENTRE NUMBER: TTT [Tf] TT 4
[EXAMINATIONNUMBER: | | | | | | | | | [| | [| [ J
ANSWER SHEET 6.4
A NOTE: Start your drawing in corner A
at the top left of the ANSWER SHEET.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA | MARK | CM
Correctness of the door 2
Members 13
Application of scale 3
TOTAL: 18

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| CENTRE NUMBER: L. [J J [J [ J
[EXAMINATIONNUMBER: | | | | | | | | | [| [| [| [ 4
ANSWER SHEET 6.5

BRICK WALL ——4—

NGL 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK | CM

Correctness of floor construction 1

Members 6

TOTAL: 7

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