Civil Technology Grade 12 NSC November 2025 QP (Eng)

Confidential basic education Department: Basic Education REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 CIVIL TECHNOLOGY: WOODWORKING NOVEMBER 2025 MARKS: 200 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 16 pages and 7 answer sheets. Please turn over Copyright reserved

Civil Technology: Woodworking 2 DBE/November 2025 NSC Confidential REQUIREMENTS: 1. 2. 3. Drawing instruments A non-programmable calculator ANSWER BOOK INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION a PF Pe SN of NO 11. 12. 13. 14, 15. 16. 17. 18. 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, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 4.7, 5.6, 6.6 and 6.7 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. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Civil Technology: Woodworking 3 DBE/November 2025 QUESTION 1: NSC Confidential OHSA, MATERIALS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND JOINING (GENERIC). Start this question on a NEW page. 41.4 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.11 Plaster. 1.1.1 Every plank of a wooden scaffold platform must be at least (28 mm/38 mm) thick. 1.1.2 Toe boards should be at least (150 mm/200 mm) high from the level of the scaffold platform. 1.1.3 Steel scaffold standards with heavy platform loadings must not exceed (320 kg per m?/160 kg per m?). 1.1.4 The framework of scaffolding must be constructed to have a safety factor of at least (two/three). 1.1.5 Trestle scaffolds must not consist of more than (two/four) tiers. 1.1.6 When using a builder's hoist (overhead/hand) protection must be provided to protect workers from falling objects. 1.1.7 Ladders must not be extended above (two thirds/three quarters) of the extension length. 1.1.8 A construction site must be cordoned off to prevent (unauthorised persons/building inspectors) from entering the site. 1.1.9 Stairways that will not be a permanent part of the building must have landings of at least (760 x 560 mm/450 x 320 mm) for every 3,7 m vertical rise. 1.1.10 The seller shall supply the user of any hazardous chemical substance with sufficient information to enable the user to take necessary measures regarding (safe stocktaking/health and safety). 1.2 Which pictorial view below represents a bolt that will resist rotation? [a A B c D Copyright reserved Please turn over (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

Civil Technology: Woodworking 4 DBE/November 2025 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 NSC Confidential Bolts are purchased according to different specifications. Name any TWO of these specifications. Powder coating is a coating that is applied to metals. 1.4.1 Explain the process of powder coating by referring to the material that is used and the method of application. 1.4.2 Name ONE advantage of powder coating in terms of applying it to a metal. What should NOT be used to clean a multidetector? Name TWO materials that can be detected in a brick wall using the multidetector. What accessory of the dumpy level will be used to position a telescope on a centre point when horizontal measurements are taken? 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. Copyright reserved Please turn over (2) (2) (1) (1) (2) (1) [20]

Civil Technology: Woodworking 5 DBE/November 2025 NSC Confidential NOTES: Contractors must verify all dimensions and levels on site before commencing work. (4) Architects to be notified of any discrepancies immediately. Guard rails on patio to be made of LUO (2) stainless steel. Aluminium sliding door (2 400 x 2 000 mm) (@) |_| g Ail Aluminium side panel with 8 windows (600 x 2 000 mm) = TTT TTT TT 1 Ut Cy @) ¥ Roof: Hipped roof @-— Lintels must be installed above every window. Architect's signature .............-.- FIGURE A Client's signature .... DRAWING OF Dales ELECTRICAL REVISION 1 24/05/2025 FITTINGS PRINTED BY: DATE OF PRINT: 8 000 P 5 000 i BUZZ PRINTERS 26/05/2025 110 220 DRAWING TITLE: ball a ELEVATION AND FLOOR PLAN Ey SERVING STATION PROJECT: a PROPOSED BUILDING OF MR JD JONES bo] = ON PLOT 54, PROTEA STREET, CALEDON ae —__u ix PROJECT NO.: DRAWING NO.: REST ROOM GR 866-464 334P2 | GENTS ra 2x4ow , || DATE: DRAWN: | CHECKED: °| Fon ea , | || RESTROOM 20/04/2025 NCAR C BENN F = ) (RESTAURANT | \ LADIES S a { x \ (9) ELEVATION SCALE 1: 100 0] = PANTRY ~S ~ FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1: 100 & oS REFERENCE CODE g SO] we W2~ patio ie 2020, f _————F WINDOW SCHEDULE © OB |sa ys FIGURE B Le SJ * (60, er ee —wi we [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Civil Technology: Woodworking 6 DBE/November 2025 NSC Confidential QUESTION 3: CUPBOARDS, CASEMENTS, WALL-PANELLING AND QUANTITIES (SPECIFIC) Start this question on a NEW page. 3.1 FIGURE 3.1 below shows a portion of the external elevation of a double casement with fanlights. Identify parts A to D. A B c = D I yl I FIGURE 3.1 (4) 3.2 FIGURE 3.2 below shows an INCORRECT vertical section through part of a wall panel and the finish at the top. CEILING <aGnem ) CORNICE THICK WALL S CAPPING ») ROUGH GROUND TONGUE AND GROOVE BOARD FIGURE 3.2 3.2.1 Analyse the drawing and identify THREE installation errors in FIGURE 3.2. (3) 3.2.2 Sketch, in the ANSWER BOOK, a vertical section through the bottom part of a completed wall panel installation. Show ONLY the skirting and the quadrant mould. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Civil Technology: Woodworking 7 DBE/November 2025 NSC Confidential 3.3 FIGURE 3.3 below shows the front view of a free-standing cupboard without doors. 3.3.1 3.3.2 Copyright reserved ses /=— FRONT RAIL 1 200 mm x 90 mm x 16 mm 2 400 }— SIDE FIGURE 3.3 Use ANSWER SHEET 3.3.1 and complete the cutting list of the timber needed for the cupboard. Use the following specifications: The intermediate side is positioned in the middle of the cupboard. 16 mm melamine board is used to build the cupboard. The back of the cupboard is made of 16 mm melamine board. The depth of the cupboard is 580 mm. (7) Use ANSWER SHEET 3.3.2 to project and draw, from the given front view, a sectional view on cutting plane A-A. The starting point is the depth of the base, as indicated. Use the following specifications: e 16mm melamine board is used to build the cupboard. e The back of the cupboard is made of 16 mm melamine board. (14) [30] Please turn over

Civil Technology: Woodworking 8 DBE/November 2025 QUESTION 4: NSC Confidential ROOFS, CEILINGS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS (SPECIFIC) Start this question on a NEW page. 4.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A—-D) next to the question numbers (4.1.1 to 4.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 4.1.6 D. 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.5 Copyright reserved Mechanically graded timber provides a reliable and ... method of grading timber. A easy B predictable C_ inconsistent D_ consistent The number next to the SABS symbol on graded timber indicates the ... A. strength. B grading method. C stiffness. D_ None of the above-mentioned ... can be applied with a lint-free cloth or a shoe brush. Lacquer Vamish Linseed oil Paint 0DOD> ... tends to develop white spots where water is spilled. A Wax B Lacquer C Varnish D_ Sanding sealer Preservation of timber has the advantage of enhancing the ... A appearance. lifespan. B C_ durability. D_ All the above-mentioned Please turn over (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

Civil Technology: Woodworking 9 DBE/November 2025 NSC Confidential 4.2 FIGURE 4.2 below shows different woodworking machines. ] & | | <l FIGURE 4.2 4.2.1 Identify machines A and B. 4.2.2 Predict what will happen if the tension of the blade on machine A is too loose while cuts are made on a piece of timber. 4.2.3 What would you use to remove waste material from the working surface while operating machine A? 4.2.4 Describe how you will ensure that there is no rust build-up on the working surface of machine B after using it. 4.3 Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the word/term next to the question numbers (4.3.1 to 4.3.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 Copyright reserved Prevents concrete tiles from being lifted by strong winds An underlay for thatched roofs Pitched roofs with a slope on all sides Prevents birds from nesting in the roof space The internal angle created where two sloping sections of the roof meet Please turn over (2) (2) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

Civil Technology: Woodworking 10 DBE/November 2025 44 4.5 4.6 NSC Confidential FIGURE 4.4 below illustrates two roof members that are joined together by means of part A. FIGURE 4.4 4.41 Identify joining fixture A. (1) 4.4.2 What fixing method can be used to fix part A to the timber roof members? (1) Name TWO uses of a hurricane clip. (2) FIGURE 4.6 below shows a trapdoor. A TIE BEAM FIGURE 4.6 4.6.1 Identify parts A and B. (2) 4.6.2 Name the type of trapdoor. (1) 46.3 What is the purpose of a trapdoor in a house? (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Civil Technology: Woodworking 11 DBE/November 2025 NSC Confidential 47 Use ANSWER SHEET 4.7 and draw, to scale 1 : 20, a king post roof truss and wall plates. Start your drawing on the wall that is provided. Use the following specifications: Total internal span is 3 000 mm. The roof overhang is 250 mm. The pitch of the roof is 30°. All the timber used for this construction is 114 x 38 mm. (14) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Civil Technology: Woodworking 12 DBE/November 2025 NSC Confidential QUESTION 5: CENTERING, FORMWORK, SHORING AND GRAPHICS AS MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (SPECIFIC) Start this question on a NEW page. 5.1 Study FIGURE 5.1 below. Match the word/term in the list below with the tabels (A-H) in FIGURE 5.1. Write only the correct word/term next to the label (A-H) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. L — Plywood. brace/strut; bevelled riser; side; bearer/joist; fish plate; clamp; wall string; head tree; kicker/fixing plate; shutter board; prop; wedge; soffit board; cleats FIGURE 5.1 (8) 5.2 Explain why a square column should be braced by inclined props. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Civil Technology: Woodworking 13 DBE/November 2025 NSC Confidential 5.3 FIGURE 5.3 below shows a sectional view through a part of a double-flying shore. Label parts A to E. “v A ff | 5 —_-——_-C 0 2d8e tS mal D v6 90/3 a5 =r E FIGURE 5.3 5.4 Name TWO materials that are used to cover the openings on top of the laggings on the centering of a semicircular arch. 5.5 Differentiate, by means of TWO line diagrams, between a collar-tie roof truss and a couple roof truss. Draw only the trusses with overhangs in the ANSWER BOOK. 5.6 ANSWER SHEET 5.6 shows an incomplete front view of the centering of a segmental arch. Use ANSWER SHEET 5.6 to draw the following: Tie Struts Diagonal brace (ONE) Horizontal brace (ONE) Copyright reserved Please turn over (5) (2) (7) (6) [30]

Civil Technology: Woodworking 14 DBE/November 2025 NSC Confidential QUESTION 6: SUSPENDED FLOORS, STAIRCASES, IRONMONGERY, DOORS AND JOINING (SPECIFIC) Start this question on a NEW page. 6.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches an item in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A-H) next to the question numbers (6.1.1 to 6.1.6) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 6.1.7 J. COLUMN A COLUMN B 6.1.1 Rimlock A the hole into which the key is inserted to operate the lock 6.1.2 Straight cupboard lock Ba drawer lock that is used in a horizontal 6.1.3 Night latch position 6.1.4 Cut cupboard lock C_ locks that are screwed directly onto the internal surface of the doors and 6.1.5 Mortise lock drawers of a cupboard 6.1.6 Till lock D_ the back plate is screwed onto a door jamb E they are fitted into a recess on the internal surface of the cupboard door F automatically locks when the door is closed G_ ideally used as temporary locks for doors, gates and sheds because they are not very secure H_ recessed into the stile of an entrance door (6 x 1) 6.2 In the construction industry different joining methods are used to join timber and/or various materials together. Name the components used to join the following: 6.2.1 Ceiling boards to brandering 6.2.2 Door to frame 6.3 Describe TWO methods to fix a wall plate to a wall. Copyright reserved Please turn over (6) (1) (1) (2)

Civil Technology: Woodworking 15 6.4 6.5 6.6 Copyright reserved DBE/November 2025 NSC Confidential FIGURE 6.4 shows the bottom half of the front view of a three-panel door with a lock rail and raised and fielded panels. Section line A-A is also indicated on the drawing. In the ANSWER BOOK, sketch, in good proportion, the horizontal sectional view as seen from A-A. A, FIGURE 6.4 (8) FIGURE 6.5 below is an illustration of a staircase with INCORRECT labels. Rearrange and give the correct labels for A to F. F — NEWEL POST——> 4 D —LANDING + C— TREAD a FIGURE 6.5 (6) Use ANSWER SHEET 6.6 and draw, in good proportion, a neat isometric view of part of the rail with a double barefaced tenon with a shoulder on both sides. Use the starting point as indicated. (11) Please turn over

Civil Technology: Woodworking 16 DBE/November 2025 NSC Confidential 6.7 FIGURE 6.7 shows part of the top view of a ground-level suspended timber floor with section line A-A. Use ANSWER SHEET 6.7 and complete the drawing of the vertical section on A-A in good proportion. Show ALL omitted members including the floor boards. " : =} FLOOR BOARDS i ‘4 t— —FLoor JOIST iin a |X) pearer | =i——WALL PLATE FIGURE 6.7 (5) [40] TOTAL: 200 Copyright reserved

Civil Technology: Woodworking NSC Confidential DBE/November 2025 | CENTRE NUMBER: | | |] | [EXAMINATION NUMBER: | | | | L [| | ANSWER SHEET 2 NO. QUESTIONS ANSWERS MARKS 1 What elevation is indicated by 1 * | FIGURE A? 2 Deduce, from the notes column, what 1 "| type of roof is indicated by number 1. What energy-generating components 3. | are installed on the roof, as indicated 1 by number 2? 4. | Identify number 3. 1 5. | Identify number 4. 1 6 What material is recommended to be 1 * | used to manufacture number 5? 7. | Identify number 6. 4 8 Write down the abbreviation for 1 * | number 7. 9 Identify the end shape used to 1 * | manufacture number 8. 10 How many built-in cupboards are 1 * | there in the building? 14 What electrical installation has been 1 * | omitted in the building? What type of material can be used to 12. | manufacture the fascia board in 4 FIGURE A? How should the opening direction of 13. | the sliding door be indicated on the 1 floor plan? 14 Name ONE material that can be used 1 * | to manufacture number 9. 45 Deduce, from the notes column, what 1 * | must be installed above every window. Copyright reserved

Civil Technology: Woodworking NSC Confidential DBE/November 2025 | CENTRE NUMBER: | [EXAMINATION NUMBER: | | | | | L [TT J 16 How many external doors are visible 1 * | on the southern side of the building? 17 How many water closets are installed 4 * | in the building? 18. | Identify number 10. 4 19 Deduce the thickness of the internal 4 * | walls from FIGURE B. 20 State the reference code of the 4 * | proposed building. 24 How many 1 200 x 600 mm windows 4 * | are there in the building? Deduce, from the notes column, the 22. | dimensions of the aluminium side 2 panel with windows. 23. | Draw the symbol for a grease trap. 3 Draw the symbol for undisturbed 24. | earth. 3 25 What sanitary fitting is installed in the * | scullery? 1 Calculate the area of the scullery to be covered with floor tiles. 26. | The sink unit must be installed on top 3 of the tiles. Give your answer in m?. Calculate the total length of the wall 97, |0n the northern side of the building. 7 * | Show ALL calculations. The length must be indicated in metres. TOTAL: 40 Copyright reserved

Civil Technology: Woodworking NSC Confidential DBE/November 2025 | CENTRE NUMBER: [TTT TT tT ] [EXAMINATIONNUMBER: | | | | | | | J | [| | [| J | ANSWER SHEET 3.3.1 MEMBER QUANTITY | UNIT | LENGTH | WIDTH | THICKNESS Front rail 1 mm —_—— 16 Shelving _ mm 580 16 Shelf of top unit 1 mm 1 168 580 16 Intermediate side 1 mm 1 950 16 Sides 2 mm 580 16 Kick plate 1 mm 1168 _ 16 (7x1) Copyright reserved (7)

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Civil Technology: Woodworking DBE/November 2025 NSC Confidential | CENTRE NUMBER: TT TT 7 7 Tt 4 [EXAMINATIONNUMBER: | | | | | | | | | | | [ | 4 ANSWER SHEET 6.6 ~L START YOUR DRAWING HERE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA NO. MARK CANDIDATE'S MARK 1 3 2 4 3 3 4 1 TOTAL: 11 Copyright reserved

Civil Technology: Woodworking NSC Confidential | CENTRE NUMBER: l [ | | | TT | DBE/November 2025 | EXAMINATION NUMBER: | | |] | | TT 7 ANSWER SHEET 6.7 BRICK PIER PAD FOUNDATION as UN a9 ae a oa} ASSESSMENT CRITERIA NO. MARK | CANDIDATE'S MARK 1 4 2 4 3 1 4 1 5 1 TOTAL: 5 Copyright reserved