Engineering Science NCV Level 2 — Document
February 2018 — NCV Level 2 — Engineering Science
NCV Level 2
2018
NCV Engineering
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1.1Complete the TABLE below by using the words in the list. Write only the mis sing word or words next to the question number (1.1.1
1.1.5in the ANSWER BOOK garage; grapes; print; crude oil; taxi PRIMARY SECONDARY TERTIARY
1.1.1Wine Restaurant Wood pulp
1.1.2News agency
1.1.3Refinery
1.1.4Steel mill Car p lant
1.1.5
1.2Work ethics set the moral principles of employees It has a fundamental impact on people s attitud
1.2.1Briefly explain work ethics (2\
1.2.2Give FOUR examples of good work ethics (4\
1.2.3Name FOUR important principles of good work ethics (4\
1.3List FIVE aspects that a company must have to ensure quality of work life (5\
1.4Every c ompany has the right and power to impose standards o f behaviour up on its employees. List FIVE aspects that an institution should have in its code of conduct.
1.5List FIVE apprenticeships /learnership within the mechanical engineering industry. (5\ [30] (6021002\30
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2.1Almost all sectors of the eco nomy including public service have representative unions that engage with employees over issues a ffecting their work conditions
2.1.1etal industry
2.1.2Mine industry
2.1.3hemical, nergy, aper printing industry
2.1.4Education sector
2.1.5
2.2An unsafe act can lead to damage o r injury to oneself or others. Briefly explain FIVE example of unsafe act (5\
2.3Machine guards are fitted to prevent accidents that can happen when workers come close to dangerous moving parts.
2.3.1Briefly explain THREE ways in which machine guards work (6\
2.3.2Name FOUR basic types of machine gua rds. (4\ [20] (6021002\ NC120
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3.1Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches a term in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A \next to the questio n number (3.1.1
3.1.10\in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B
3.1.4.1.5
3.1.10Housekeeping Danger Demarcation Probation Ferrous m etal Salary Legislation Disciplinary action
3.2Name each of the following demarcation signs described:
3.2.1hows where to stop the machine in an emergency
3.2.2ells that one's life is at risk in an area
3.2.3hows hat smoking is not allowed in an area
3.2.4hows which way to go to leave the building quickly
3.2.5
3.3It is the duty of t he employer to provide PPE for employees so that they can be safe while working. Identify which type of PPE they can use to protect themselves in the following
3.3.1rking in a grinding area and rotect ing
3.3.2Working in a noisy area
3.3.3Cutting metal
3.3.4rotect ing the head from falling objects
3.3.520
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4.1List FIVE systems to reduce the spread of fi res in a workshop. (5\
4.2Explain the steps involved when using a fire extinguisher. (4\
4.3What is ire (1\ [10] (6021002\10
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5.1State FIVE injuries or incidents likely to occur in an engineering work place. (5\
5.2Give ONE ter m for each of the following descriptions. Write only the term next to the question number (5.2.1
5.2.5\n the ANSWER BOOK.
5.2.1A person who is trained to give first a id
5.2.2A person who has been trained to help people who are hurt , but is no t a doctor or nurse
5.2.3Something wrong with your body or mind which show s you have a particular illness
5.2.4A special piece of material used to cover and protect a wound
5.2.5
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6.1One of the health and safety representative 's responsibilities is to inspect everything in the workplace linked to health and safety. List FIVE things that must be inspected. (5\
6.2Briefly explain th e purp ose of each of the following safety acts:
6.2.1Occupational Health and S afety Act
6.2.2
6.3Define pollution (1\ [10] TOTAL: 10010
Topics Identified
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Mark Allocation
Total100 marks
Sections30 + 20 + 20 + 10 + 10 = 90 marks
Paper information
TitleDocument
SubjectEngineering Science
LevelNCV Level 2
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2018
MonthFebruary
Pages7
Downloads3
Examination context
Decade2010s
Years ago8y
SeasonSummer (SH)
Start dayThursday
Exam periodFebruary 2018
Days since exam3,175
About Engineering Science examination preparation
Engineering Science combines physics principles with engineering applications. The examination covers mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, and materials science at the relevant N-level.
How to use this resource for revision
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For stronger examination practice, complete the paper without unnecessary interruptions and keep track of the questions that take the most time. Afterwards, review the memorandum and separate knowledge gaps from mistakes caused by interpretation, calculation, structure, or examination technique.
applying physics principles
selecting appropriate formulae
performing calculations with units
interpreting engineering scenarios
explaining scientific reasoning
A practical revision approach
Create a formula sheet organised by topic. The memorandum rewards correct formula identification, proper substitution, and accurate unit handling — always write the formula before substituting values.
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