# Mechanical Technology Grade 12 NSC June 2024 Memo (English)

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- Updated: 2026-09-28
- Subject: Mechanical Technology
- Grade: Grade 12
- Language: English
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2024
- Exam period: NSC June Exam
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 19

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SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/
         NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

               MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY: AUTOMOTIVE

                                  MAY/JUNE 2024

                             MARKING GUIDELINES

                                                                     MARKS: 200

                     These marking guidelines consist of 19 pages.

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (GENERIC)

1.1       A ✓                                                                        (1)

1.2       B ✓                                                                        (1)

1.3       A ✓                                                                        (1)

1.4       D ✓                                                                        (1)

1.5       C ✓                                                                        (1)

1.6       C ✓                                                                        (1)
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QUESTION 2: SAFETY (GENERIC)

2.1       First aid:
          • When illness occurs. ✓
          • When an injury is sustained. ✓
          • When an accident occurs. ✓
                                                                          (Any 2 x 1)          (2)

2.2       Bench grinder:
           A. A fire extinguisher should be readily available. ✓
           B. Safety glasses must be worn. ✓
           C. Maximum grinding wheel speed. ✓
           D. Maximum distance between tool rest and grinding wheel. ✓                         (4)

2.3       Drill press:
          • Never try to stop/hold the work piece by hand when the drill bit get stuck
              during drilling. ✓
          • Don’t force a drill bit into the work piece. ✓
          • Keep loose clothing and hair away from revolving parts. ✓
          • Never leave the machine running if it is unattended. ✓
          • Use a brush or wooden rod to remove chips from the drill. ✓
          • Do not put hands near moving parts. ✓
          • Never clean or adjust the machine while it is in motion. ✓
          • Never try to stop the drill/chuck by hand. ✓
                                                                          (Any 2 x 1)          (2)

2.4       Surface grinder:
          • Never clean or adjust the machine while it is in motion. ✓
          • Know how to stop the machine in an emergency. ✓
          • Do not use excessive force when grinding the work piece. ✓
          • Immediately report any dangerous defects of the machine. ✓
          • Stop using defective machinery until it has been repaired by a qualified
             person. ✓
          • Ensure that the grinding wheel is not submerged in coolant. ✓
          • Never leave the machine running if it is unattended. ✓
          • Do not put hands near moving parts. ✓
                                                                         (Any 2 x 1)            (2)
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QUESTION 3: MATERIALS (GENERIC)

3.1       Critical temperature:

          3.1.1      Hardening:
                     Above ✓                                                          (1)

          3.1.2      Tempering:
                     Below ✓                                                          (1)

          3.1.3      Normalising:
                     Above ✓                                                          (1)

3.2       Machining test:
          • The chips heating colour ✓
          • The chips curl ✓                                                          (2)

3.3       Material tests:
          • Sound test ✓
          • Bending test ✓
          • Filing test ✓
          • Hardness test ✓
          • Density test ✓
          • Weight measurement ✓
          • Magnetic test ✓
          • Visual inspection/observation ✓
          • Scratch test ✓
                                                               (Any 3 x 1)            (3)

3.4       Quenching methods:
          • Carburising ✓
          • Nitriding ✓
          • Cyaniding ✓
                                                               (Any 2 x 1)            (2)

3.5       Heat treatment temperature:
          • Pyrometer ✓
          • Crayons ✓
          • Visually ✓
          • Magnet ✓
                                                               (Any 1 x 1)            (1)

3.6       Heat-treatment steps:
          • Heat the metal. ✓
          • Soak the metal. ✓
          • Cool the metal. ✓                                                         (3)
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QUESTION 4: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (SPECIFIC)

4.1       A✓                                                                          (1)

4.2       C✓                                                                          (1)

4.3       B✓                                                                          (1)

4.4       D✓                                                                          (1)

4.5       C✓                                                                          (1)

4.6       A✓                                                                          (1)

4.7       B✓                                                                          (1)

4.8       A✓                                                                          (1)

4.9       C✓                                                                          (1)

4.10      B✓                                                                          (1)

4.11      B✓                                                                          (1)

4.12      A✓                                                                          (1)

4.13      B✓                                                                          (1)

4.14      D✓                                                                          (1)
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QUESTION 5: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (SPECIFIC)

5.1       Compression tester:

          5.1.1      Functions:
                      A. To indicate the compression pressure. ✓
                      B. To reset the pressure gauge./Release the pressure from
                          the tester. ✓
                      C. To fit the tester into the spark plug hole. ✓                          (3)

          5.1.2      Test battery voltage:
                     • To ensure that the engine is able to swing ✓ at the correct
                        speed. ✓
                     • To ensure maximum compression pressure ✓ is
                        developed. ✓
                     • It is to ensure that the correct reading ✓ is obtained. ✓
                                                                            (Any 1 x 2)         (2)

          5.1.3      Perform the wet test:
                     • To check if the compression rings are worn. ✓
                     • To check for excessive wear between the piston/piston rings
                        and cylinder wall. ✓                                                    (2)

5.2       Cylinder leakage test:

          5.2.1      Calibrate (zero):
                     To obtain accurate readings. ✓                                             (1)

          5.2.2      Piston at TDC:
                     The cylinder should have minimal leaks on the compression
                     stroke. ✓                                                                  (1)

          5.2.3      Crankshaft is locked:
                     Prevent the engine from turning during the test. ✓                         (1)

5.3       Exhaust gasses:
          • Carbon monoxide (CO) ✓
          • Carbon dioxide (CO2) ✓
          • Oxygen (O2) ✓
          • Hydrocarbon (HC) ✓
          • Sulphur dioxide (SO2) ✓
                                                                           (Any 4 x 1)          (4)

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5.4       OBD-II scanner:

          5.4.1      Specifications:
                     • VIN ✓
                     • Make of the vehicle ✓
                     • Model of the vehicle ✓
                     • Engine type ✓
                     • System to be scanned ✓
                                                                         (Any 2 x 1)           (2)

          5.4.2      Functions of OBD-II scanner:
                     • Scan diagnostic trouble codes ✓
                     • Clear the trouble codes ✓
                     • Programme ✓
                     • Retrieve information ✓
                                                                         (Any 2 x 1)           (2)

5.5       Correcting dynamic wheel balancing:
          Place the weights indicated on the balancer ✓ at the place indicated on the
          wheel. ✓                                                                             (2)

5.6       Wheel alignment equipment:

          5.6.1      Identify the equipment:
                     • Periscope optical alignment gauge ✓
                     • Optical alignment gauge ✓
                                                                         (Any 1 x 1)           (1)

          5.6.2      Function:
                     To check toe. ✓
                     To check toe-out. ✓
                     To check toe-in. ✓
                                                                         (Any 1 x 1)           (1)

          5.6.3      Unit of measurement:
                     • Degrees ✓
                     • Millimetres ✓
                                                                         (Any 1 x 1)           (1)
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QUESTION 6: ENGINES (SPECIFIC)

6.1       Crankshaft:

          6.1.1      Vibration damper ✓                                                         (1)

          6.1.2      •   Mass     pieces       are    added     to   the     crankshaft
                         counterweights/webs. ✓
                     •   Holes are drilled in the crankshaft counterweights/webs. ✓             (2)

          6.1.3      Connecting rod ✓                                                           (1)

          6.1.4      Causes of the crankshaft twist:
                     • The torque or turning movement of the crankshaft. ✓
                     • The torque produced alternates between high and low
                       value. ✓
                     • The shaft alternately winds up and releases as it rotates. ✓
                     • Natural frequency of crankshaft vibrations. ✓
                     • Resonance on crankshaft. ✓
                     • Imbalanced crankshaft. ✓
                     • Faulty vibration damper. ✓
                     • Imbalanced flywheel. ✓
                                                                          (Any 3 x 1)           (3)

6.2       Rotating mass:
          • Crank pin ✓
          • Big-end bearing ✓
          • The lower two-thirds of the connecting rod ✓                                        (3)

6.3       Engine cylinder layouts:

          6.3.1      A. V-engine ✓
                     B. Inline ✓
                     C. W-engine/double V engine ✓                                              (3)

          6.3.2      Advantages of V- engine over inline-engine:
                     • Shorter in length ✓
                     • Can be mounted in smaller engine compartments ✓
                     • Lighter in weight ✓
                     • Better power to weight ratio ✓
                                                                     (Any 2 x 1)                (2)

6.4       Degrees of crankshaft rotation:

          6.4.1      180° ✓                                                                     (1)

          6.4.2      120° ✓                                                                     (1)

          6.4.3      90° ✓                                                                      (1)

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6.5       Turbocharger on an internal combustion engine:

          6.5.1      A. Air/Air intake ✓
                     B. Exhaust gas/Exhaust gas inlet ✓
                     C. Turbine housing ✓
                     D. Turbine wheel ✓                                                        (4)

          6.5.2      Vanes ✓                                                                   (1)

6.6       Types of superchargers:
          • Roots ✓
          • Twin-screw ✓
          • Centrifugal ✓
          • Sliding-vane/Eccentric ✓
                                                                        (Any 3 x 1)            (3)

6.7       Disadvantages of superchargers:
          • Superchargers are less effective at increasing engine power at high
             revolutions. ✓
          • Superchargers use engine power to drive it (parasitic). ✓
          • Higher fuel consumption if generated power is not fully used. ✓
          • More space required to mount the Roots supercharger. ✓
          • Roots and twin-screw superchargers deliver air in bursts. ✓
          • It is more expensive than a turbocharger. ✓
                                                                         (Any 2 x 1)           (2)
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QUESTION 7: FORCES (SPECIFIC)

7.1       Definition:

          7.1.1      Torque:
                     It is the twisting effort/force ✓ transmitted by a rotating shaft or
                     wheel. ✓                                                                     (2)

          7.1.2      Brake power:
                     • The useable power ✓ developed at the flywheel or the
                        wheels. ✓
                     • The actual output power ✓ of an engine measured at the
                        flywheel or the wheels. ✓
                                                                  (Any 1 x 2)                     (2)

7.2       Increase swept volume:
          • Fit crankshaft with longer stroke (with suitable connecting rods). ✓
          • Increase bore of cylinders. ✓
                                                                           (Any 1 x 1)            (1)

7.3       Calculations:

          7.3.1      Swept volume:
                                        π  d2
                     Swept volume =            L
                                          4
                                                  ✓
                                        π  7,4 2
                                      =            7,7 ✓
                                            4
                                      = 331,16 cm 3 ✓                                             (3)

          7.3.2      Compression ratio:

                        42 ml = 42 cm3 ✓

                                             SV
                     Compression ratio =         +1
                                             CV
                                             331,16 ✓
                                           =          +1
                                                42 ✓
                                           = 8,88 :1 ✓

                                                         OR

                                               SV + CV
                     Compression ratio =
                                                 CV

                                             331,16 + 42 ✓
                                           =
                                                  42 ✓
                                           = 8,88 :1 ✓                                            (4)

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          7.3.3      Stroke length:
                              SV
                        CV =
                             CR - 1
                        SV = CV (CR − 1) ✓
                        SV = 42 (10 − 1) ✓
                             = 378 cm3 ✓

                              π  d2
                       SV =           length
                                4
                               SV  4
                     length =           ✓
                               π  d2
                                   378  4
                             =                ✓
                                   π  7 , 42
                             = 8,789 cm
                             = 87,89 mm ✓                                                          (6)

7.4       Calculations:

          7.4.1      Indicated power:

                        IP = PLANn
                          P = 950  103
                             70
                          L=       = 0,07 m ✓
                            1000
                            π  0,065 2
                     Area =             ✓ = 3,318307  10 −3 m2 ✓
                                 4
                            2500
                        N=            = 20,833 ✓power strokes/ sec
                            60  2 ✓
                          n=4

                               (           )        (               )
                        IP = 950  103  (0,07 )  3,318307  10 −3  (20,833 )  (4 ) ✓
                            = 18388,95 W
                            = 18,39 kW ✓                                                           (7)

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          7.4.2      Torque:

                     Torque = Force  radius
                            = 142,5  0,4 ✓
                              = 57 Nm ✓                                                 (2)

          7.4.3      Brake power :

                     Brake power = 2π N T
                                             2500 ✓
                                    = 2 π         57 ✓
                                             60 
                                    = 14922,565 W
                                    = 14,92 kW ✓                                        (3)

          7.4.4      Mechanical efficiency:

                                                BP
                     Mechanical efficiency =         100
                                                IP
                                                14,92
                                              =        ✓  100
                                                18 ,39
                                              = 81,13 % ✓                               (2)
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QUESTION 8: MAINTENANCE (SPECIFIC)

8.1       Exhaust gas analysis:

          8.1.1      Gas analysis results:
                     • High oxygen (O2) ✓
                     • High nitrogen oxide (NOx) ✓                                          (2)

          8.1.2      High nitrogen oxide (NOx):
                     • Improper spark advance ✓
                     • Malfunctioning exhaust gas regulator (EGR) ✓
                     • Malfunctioning catalytic converter ✓
                     • Lean fuel mixture ✓
                     • Lower octane fuel ✓
                     • Vacuum leaks ✓
                                                                      (Any 3 x 1)           (3)

8.2       Compression test:

          8.2.1      Possible causes:
                     • Piston rings are worn. ✓
                     • Piston is damaged. ✓
                     • Valves leaking. ✓
                     • Cracked cylinder head. ✓
                     • Blown head gasket. ✓
                     • Cylinder walls are worn. ✓
                                                                      (Any 1 x 1)           (1)

          8.2.2      Corrective measures:
                     • Fit new rings. ✓
                     • Fit new pistons. ✓
                     • Replace/Re-seat valves. ✓
                     • Stitch weld/Replace the cylinder head. ✓
                     • Replace the cylinder head gaskets. ✓
                     • Re-bore cylinders. ✓
                                                                      (Any 1 x 1)           (1)

          8.2.3      Fault:
                     Low to no compression pressure readings. ✓                             (1)

          8.2.4      Corrective measures:
                     • Replace the bent valves. ✓
                     • Correct the cambelt tension. ✓
                     • Fit a new cambelt. ✓
                     • Reset valve timing. ✓
                                                                      (Any 1 x 1)           (1)

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8.3       Place of hissing sounds:

          8.3.1      •   Dipstick ✓
                     •   Oil filler cap hole ✓
                     •   Breather pipe ✓
                                                                       (Any 1 x 1)            (1)

          8.3.2      Intake manifold ✓                                                        (1)

          8.3.3      Exhaust pipe ✓                                                           (1)

8.4       Oil pressure test:
          • Oil pressure when idling. ✓
          • Oil pressure when engine is cold. ✓
          • Oil pressure when engine is hot. ✓
          • Oil pressure on high revolutions. ✓
                                                                       (Any 3 x 1)            (3)

8.5       Low fuel pressure:
          NOTE: The cause and the corrective measure must match each other.

          CAUSES                            CORRECTIVE MEASURES
          Faulty fuel pump. ✓               • Replace fuel pump. ✓
                                            • Replace fuel filter. ✓
          Blocked or restricted fuel filter. ✓
          Cracked or restricted fuel line. ✓• Renew or repair fuel line. ✓
                                            • Blow out fuel lines. ✓
                                                                        (Any 1 x 1)
          Clogged pump inlet strainer. ✓    • Clean the strainer. ✓
          Low voltage to the fuel pump. ✓   • Repair     faulty      wiring    and
                                               connections. ✓
                                            • Recharge or replace battery. ✓
                                                                        (Any 1 x 1)
          Faulty or failed fuel pressure • Replace fuel pressure regulator. ✓
          regulator. ✓
          Defective fuel pump relay. ✓      • Replace relay. ✓
          Empty fuel tank. ✓                • Refuel. ✓
                           (Any 2 causes x Any 2 matching corrective measures)                (4)

8.6       Test the cooling system:
          • Fit radiator pressure tester to the radiator. ✓
          • Pressurize the cooling system according to manufacturer’s
             specification. ✓
          • Watch the pressure for a while, ✓ if it drops there is a leak.
          • Conduct a visual check for leaks. ✓                                               (4)
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QUESTION 9: SYSTEMS AND CONTROL (AUTOMATIC GEARBOX) (SPECIFIC)

9.1       Advantages of an automatic gearbox:
          • It reduces driver fatigue. ✓
          • It ensures great reduction of wheel spin under bad road conditions. ✓
          • The vehicle can be stopped suddenly without the engine stalling. ✓
          • The system dampens all engine torsional vibrations. ✓
          • Easier to drive (e.g. disabled person with one leg/no clutch pedal
            pressing). ✓
                                                                        (Any 3 x 1)          (3)

9.2       Torque converter:

          9.2.1      Labelling:
                      A. Turbine ✓
                      B. Impeller/Pump ✓
                      C. Stator ✓
                      D. Output shaft/Turbine shaft ✓                                        (4)

          9.2.2      Stall speed:
                     • When the impeller rotates at maximum speed ✓ and the
                        turbine is almost stationary. ✓
                     • When the pump has reached the highest velocity ✓ and the
                        turbine is at stall (standing still). ✓
                     • When the vehicle is stationary ✓ and just before it starts
                        moving. ✓
                                                                     (Any 1 x 2)             (2)

          9.2.3      Converter stops multiplying torque:
                     • When the turbine turns at almost the same speed ✓ as the
                       pump. ✓
                     • When the speed of the oil leaving the pump ✓ is almost the
                       same as the pump speed. ✓
                                                                      (Any 1 x 2)            (2)

9.3       Advantages of transmission control unit:
          • Better fuel economy ✓
          • Reduced engine emissions ✓
          • Greater shift system reliability ✓
          • Improved shift feel ✓
          • Improved shift speed ✓
          • Improved vehicle handling ✓
                                                                       (Any 2 x 1)           (2)

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9.4       Cooling oil in the automatic transmission:
          • Use a separate oil cooler. ✓
          • Circulating fluid through the bottom radiator tank. ✓
          • Air flowing over the transmission housing and oil sump. ✓
                                                                        (Any 2 x 1)            (2)

9.5       Forward overdrive:
          1. Input shaft drives the sun gear. ✓
          2. Annulus 2/Ring gear 2 is held stationery. ✓
          3. Planet carrier rotates faster than the input shaft. ✓                             (3)
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QUESTION 10: SYSTEMS AND CONTROL (AXLES, STEERING GEOMETRY
AND ELECTRONICS) (SPECIFIC)

10.1      Features wheel alignment
          • Desirable steering ✓
          • Good wheel tracking ✓
          • Better road-holding ✓
          • Improved fuel economy ✓
          • Even tyre wear ✓
          • Reduced wear on the suspension ✓
                                                                        (Any 2 x 1)          (2)

10.2      Positive camber:

          10.2.1     Labels:
                     A. Centre line of wheel ✓
                     B. Positive camber angle/Camber angle ✓
                     C. Strut ✓
                     D. Lower control arm ✓                                                  (4)

          10.2.2     Camber adjustment:
                     • Cam on the suspension ✓
                     • Wedge plates on the suspension ✓
                     • Offset screw ✓
                     • Upper strut mounting ✓
                                                                        (Any 1 x 1)          (1)

          10.2.3     Excessive positive camber:
                     • Hard steering ✓
                     • Rapid tyre wear ✓
                     • Increased chance of vehicle rolling when cornering ✓
                                                                        (Any 2 x 1)          (2)

10.3      Wheel pre-checks:
          • Tyre pressure ✓
          • Tyre wear ✓
          • Tyre for bruises, cracks ✓
          • Damaged side walls of tyre ✓
          • Wheel rim for damaged beads ✓
          • Foreign matter on the rim and tyre ✓
          • Tyre expiry date ✓
                                                                        (Any 3 x 1)          (3)

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10.4      Fuel-delivery system:

          10.4.1     Pressure regulator:
                     The fuel pressure is kept constant ✓ in relation to the manifold
                     pressure. ✓                                                                 (2)

          10.4.2     Fuel pump:
                     The fuel pump transfers the fuel ✓ from fuel tank to the engine
                     through fuel lines. ✓                                                       (2)

10.5      Ignition timing:
          • Engine speed ✓
          • Engine load ✓
          • Engine temperature ✓
          • Throttle position ✓
          • Engine knocking ✓
          • Altitude ✓
                                                                           (Any 2 x 1)           (2)

10.6      Common rail direct injection (CRDI) system:
           A. Common rail ✓
           B. Fuel injector ✓
           C. Fuel line ✓
           D. Fuel filter ✓                                                                      (4)

10.7      Requirements for the catalytic converter to function:
          • A temperature of at least 250°C. ✓
          • Unleaded petrol must be used. ✓
          • Accurate ignition timing. ✓
          • No misfiring. ✓
          • No burnt engine oil in the exhaust gases. ✓
          • Functioning oxygen/lambda sensor. ✓
                                                                           (Any 2 x 1)           (2)

10.8      Alternator:

         10.8.1 Labels:
                A. Rotor ✓
                B. Stator ✓
                C. Battery ✓                                                                     (3)

         10.8.2 Diodes:
                Six ✓                                                                            (1)

         10.8.3 Function of the diodes:
                • Allows the current to flow in one direction ✓ only. ✓
                • It blocks the current ✓ from flowing in the opposite direction. ✓
                                                                         (Any 1 x 2)             (2)

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10.9      Deactivate speed control:
          • Switch it off. ✓
          • Apply brakes. ✓
          • Press the clutch pedal/change gears. ✓
          • ECU mapping. ✓
                                                               (Any 2 x 1)          (2)
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                                                                  TOTAL:           200

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