Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Agricultural Technology - Question 1 - 2018 - Paper 1
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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 (1.1.1 to... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Agricultural Technology - Question 1 - 2018 - Paper 1
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1.1.1 The ... is used to remove welding spatter from metal.
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The correct answer is C: angle grinder. An angle grinder efficiently removes welding spatter, making it suitable for metalwork.
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1.1.2 The ... is used to remove a bearing from an alternator shaft without damaging the components.
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The correct answer is D: bearing puller. A bearing puller is specifically designed to extract bearings without causing damage.
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1.1.3 The ideal number of teeth per 25 mm on a hacksaw blade used to cut 20 mm solid aluminium bar:
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The correct answer is B: 18 teeth per 25 mm. This tooth count is optimal for cutting aluminum efficiently.
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1.1.4 ... is used for the manufacturing of O rings.
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The correct answer is B: Teflon. Teflon is often used for O rings due to its resilience and low friction.
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1.1.5 This material should NOT be ground with a bench grinder because the heat damages the grinding wheel pores causing the wheel to weaken.
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The correct answer is C: Copper. Grinding copper generates excessive heat that can damage the grinding wheel.
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1.1.6 The use of compressed air in the farm workshop is associated with ....
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The correct answer is D: plasma cutting. Compressed air is frequently utilized in plasma cutting processes.
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1.1.7 Incorrect calibration of a diesel pump on a tractor can be identified by ....
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The correct answer is A: black smoke exiting the exhaust. This indicates incomplete combustion due to incorrect pump calibration.
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1.1.8 Modern technological systems, such as ..., are used to notify the operator when grain is blocking the system in a combine harvester.
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The correct answer is A: yield monitors. These systems detect blockage in the harvesting process.
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1.1.9 The drain pipe connecting the toilet to the septic tank is made of ....
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The correct answer is B: PVC. PVC is commonly used for plumbing and drain systems.
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1.1.10 The most suitable all-purpose fire extinguisher for a welding workshop:
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The correct answer is D: Dry powder extinguisher. This type is effective for various classes of fire encountered in welding.
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1.2.1 Safety signs attached to an electric fence must be made of plastic with a red background.
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The answer for the underline should be yellow.
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1.2.2 A newspaper is the most effective type of communication to inform farm neighbours about an immediate emergency.
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The answer for the underline should be cell phone/two way radio.
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1.2.3 A one-way valve is a device that is capable of adjusting the water delivering in response to current environmental conditions.
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The answer for the underline should be smart controller.
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1.2.4 Compressed air is used as a hydraulic fluid in a car's bottle jack.
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The answer for the underline should be oil.
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1.2.5 Steel that has a copper coating produces poisonous gases when subjected to welding.
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The answer for the underline should be zinc.
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1.3.1 Alloy elements used in the manufacturing of stainless steel
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The answer is C: chromium and nickel.
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1.3.2 A heat-resistant plastic
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The answer is G: bakelite.
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1.3.3 The MIG welding defect that occurs when the gap between the nozzle and the work piece is excessive
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The answer is B: porosity.
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1.3.4 The gas with the highest cutting capacity used for plasma cutting
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The answer is D: acetylene.
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1.3.5 A highly flammable gas that is commonly used in the workshop
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