Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Civil Technology Civil Services - Question 1 - 2023 - Paper 1

Keeping freshly cast concrete damp will make it more watertight. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

The primary purposes of coating a metal with paint are to prevent corrosion and to resist extreme temperatures. Thus, the correct answer is D, which includes both A and B.

The minimum size of a wooden scaffold plank is 228 mm wide x 38 mm thick. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

When using a scaffold, it should be ensured that the scaffold is free from any defects. The appropriate answer is D, which includes all mentioned options.

To ensure safety, standards are essential for securing scaffolds vertically. Hence, the correct answer is C.

The guard rail on a scaffold ensures that a worker does not fall from the scaffold. Hence, the correct answer is A.

Toe boards must be at least 150 mm high from the scaffold platform. Therefore, the answer is A.

The employer must ensure that the rungs of wooden ladders are free from grease. Thus, the correct answer is B.

The material safety data sheet should list the quantity in the container. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

Stairways must be installed at a minimum of 30 degrees from the horizontal. So, the answer is B.

The purpose of the builder's hoist is to transport workers and materials. Therefore, the answer is A.