Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Civil Technology Civil Services - Question 6 - 2019 - Paper 1
Question 6
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 (6.1.1 to 6.... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Civil Technology Civil Services - Question 6 - 2019 - Paper 1
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6.1.1 Sewage is water that contains ... contaminants.
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Sewage is water that contains B organic contaminants.
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6.1.2 A soil vent pipe runs ... from the underground sewerage and allows odours and gases to escape.
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A soil vent pipe runs A vertically from the underground sewerage, allowing odours and gases to escape.
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6.1.3 Sewer pipes should be at least ... in diameter.
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Sewer pipes should be at least C 150 mm in diameter.
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6.1.4 Water from sinks, baths and basins is discharged into ...
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Water from sinks, baths, and basins is discharged into D all the above-mentioned.
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6.1.5 A soil pipe should be used to join straight lengths of pipes.
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A soil pipe should be used to join straight lengths of pipes: A soil pipe.
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6.2.1 Differentiate between A and B by referring to the shape of the traps.
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Trap A has the shape of an S, while Trap B has the shape of a P.
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6.2.2 Explain the function of the water at the base of EACH of the fittings in FIGURE 6.2.
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The water at the base of each fitting acts as a water seal, preventing gases and bad smells from entering the atmosphere.
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6.3.1 Identify part A.
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Part A is a Cistern/Water container.
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6.3.2 Explain how cone B is made out of rubber.
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Cone B is malleable and elastic, allowing it to fit snugly between the pipe and the water closet.
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6.3.3 Name ONE tool that you will use to clear a blocked waste pipe that is connected to a basin.
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One tool to clear a blocked waste pipe is a drain-cleaning rod.
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6.3.4 A ball valve is found inside part A in FIGURE 6.3 and regulates the water level. In your ANSWER BOOK, draw a neat line diagram of a ball valve as seen from the direction of A in FIGURE 6.3. Show the following in your drawing:
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In the diagram, label the ball, lever arm, and casing with silencing tube.
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6.5.1 Identify the part of the sewerage system in FIGURE 6.5.
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The part of the sewerage system is known as a French drain.
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6.5.2 Predict ONE consequence of channelling grey water into a septic tank.
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Channelling grey water into a septic tank can lead to the death of bacteria, disrupting the septic system's functionality.
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6.6 Name ONE situation where you would install a vacuum tank.
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A vacuum tank is installed in situations where there is no municipal sewerage system.
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6.7 Identify the fitting used in a sewerage system, illustrated in FIGURE 6.7 below.
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The fitting illustrated is a Inspection chamber.
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6.8 Name TWO methods that can be used to join copper pipes.
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Copper pipes can be joined by capillary/soldered joints and brass compression joints.
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6.10.1 Identify forces A and B in FIGURE 6.10.
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Force A is the Tension force, and Force B is the Shear force.
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6.10.2 Give TWO reasons why the contact of a soldering iron on the sheet metal is important while soldering operations are.
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The position of the soldering iron ensures that the metal heats up to the melting point of the solder.
Heat is transferred from the tip of the soldering iron to the metal, ensuring a proper joint.