Architectural Graphics And Technology NCV Level 2 — Exam Paper
November 2018 — NCV Level 2 — Architectural Graphics And Technology
NCV Level 2
2018
NCV Engineering
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1.1Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (1.1.1
1.1.10\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1Architectural working drawings must comply with National Building Regulations an d local authority regulations.
1.1.2When drawing reinforced concrete slabs and beams, a tructural engineer
1.1.3ork out how much a contractor must be paid at agreed interval
1.1.4The abbreviation C on building plumbing drawings is used when
1.1.5et of drawings used by the builder when building drawings are issued for construction Rough
1.1.6etermines the cost of the overall project Building inspector Staff officer Quantity surveyor
1.1.7Shallow foundations are founded at a depth 3, 5 m
1.1.8The following brick masonry term is now outdated
1.1.9A precast commercial lintel over an opening wider than 3 m must be designed by a /an
1.1.10The individual wedge shaped bricks in an arch Soffit
1.2Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write only 'True' or 'False' next to the question number
1.2.10\the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1Detail drawings, working drawings and schedules are all needed to create a set of plans that building contractors can easily build from.
1.2.2If there is a possibility of misunderstanding an abbreviation on working drawing it is best to write the description in full.
1.2.3Green is used to show new masonry on a drawing.
1.2.4Elevations help to interpret the layout of a plan.
1.2.5One of the benefits of using a stop to cut multiple lengths of material is that the tape does not get tangled or bent when you are using it.
1.2.6A theodolite is used to measure horizontal and vertical angles. (12050622\ NC240 (E\ (N20\ Copyright reserved
1.2.7The function of a foundation is to evenly distribute the load it carries to the soil that supports the foundation.
1.2.8When setting out large arcs or arches one can set up a rigid bar as a radius arm by using various materials found on site, like timber or boarding.
1.2.9The most common material used for modern day lintels is timber.
1.2.10
1.3Complete the following sentences by using the words in the list below. Write only the missing word or words next to the question number (1.3.1
1.3.7\ the ANSWER BOOK. building line; SA NS 10400; SANS 40010; 3 5;
1.3.1A ... indicates the furthest boundary of a building r estriction area from the street or any boundary of a property. It is normally a fixed distance from the boundary of a property. (1\
1.3.2... is the code of pra ctice for the application of national building regulations. (1\
1.3.3The limitations of using the ... method to set shapes are that the tri angle can be dropped and broken. (1\
1.3.4The ... started making bricks in different colours and the ... introduced new brick making techniques learned from their travels. (2\
1.3.5The following terms are assoc iated with masonry or brickwork: ... and ... (2\
1.3.6The following terms are associated with the construction of arches ... and ... (2\
1.3.7You can use a distance ... in place of a tape measure. (1\ [40] (12050622\ NC240 (E\40
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2.1Name TWO green design pillars. (2\
2.2Give TWO objectives of green building or green design. (2\
2.3Explain property servitude (2\
2.4Name TWO items in a c ontract. (2\
2.5Differentiate between black water and grey water (1 + 1\ (2\ [10]10
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3.1List FIVE basic types of measuring equipment used in the building and construction industry (5\
3.2Explain how to measure successive intervals from the zero mark. (5\
3.3Explain the concept of setting out (4\
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4.1Explain THREE working principles of each of the following shallow foundations
4.1.1Strip foundation
4.1.2Pad foundation
4.1.3Raft foundation
4.1.4
4.2Give THREE dangers of founding a structure on an unconsolidated fill or a fill that is not suitably compacted (3\ [15] (12050622\15
Q5— Section header —
5.1Briefly explain the history of bricks and concrete masonry units. (3\
5.2Define each of the following masonry terms
5.2.1Wall ties
5.2.2Stretcher course
5.2.3
5.3Define each of the following arch terms:
5.3.1Extrados
5.3.2Soffit
5.3.315
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1A).. indicates the furthest boundary of a building r
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Total100 marks
Sections40 + 10 + 20 + 15 + 15 = 100 marks
Paper information
TitleExam Paper
SubjectArchitectural Graphics And Technology
LevelNCV Level 2
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2018
MonthNovember
Pages7
Downloads2
Examination context
Decade2010s
Years ago8y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayThursday
Exam periodNovember 2018
Days since exam2,902
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