Roads Supplementary NCV Level 2 — Document

March 2018 — NCV Level 2 — Roads Supplementary

NCV Level 2 2018 NCV Engineering

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1.1Complete the following sentences by using the words given in the li st below. Write only the word \nex t to the question number (1.1.1

1.1.5\in the ANS WER BOOK. othole; road furniture; batter board plant; bitumen; median; profile;

1.1.5A rough bowl shaped hole in the road found in various size caused by localis ed disintegrati

1.2Indicate whether the following statements are TRU or FALSE . Choose the answer and write only true or

1.2.5the ANSWER BOOK.

1.2.5Temporary signs are used to warn road users of obstruction s on the highway caused by road orks. A loader is a machine that digs and lift s soil fro m the gro und using

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2.1Explain the following terms as used in road surveying

2.1.3Centre line Chainage Slope (3 2\ (6

2.2Briefly and step by step explain

2.3Name the FIVE different parts of a road that need to be set out when designing a road. (5 2. Calcul ate the density of a sample of dry soil with a mass of 102 kg and a

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3.1Name THREE types of seals commonly used in road construction and state how each differ from the other. (3 2\

3.2Name and describe THREE types of soil used in road construction. (3 2\ (6\

3.3Briefly describe the compaction of soil with reference to the optimum moisture content and its influenc e o compaction

3.4Calculate the moisture content of the sample given below. Given: Mass of wet soil Mass of dry soil Mass of water 736 g

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4.1Define the term road drainage (3\

4.2Brief ly explain TWO types of road drainage that are used to remove water from the road

4.3

4.4Name FOUR ways in which soil erosion can be prevented along the side of road.

4.5What is road camber and why is it important? (3\ [20]20

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5.1Name and explain FIVE types of e quipment used to do earthworks on site. (5\

5.2Give FIVE reasons why soil need to be compacted. (5\

5.3Name FIVE acts introduced by government to ensure safe and efficient working conditions for construction workers (5\

5.4Briefly explain FOUR ways in which hazard can be reduce in the workplace.

5.5.3Timbering Compaction Haul (3 2\ (6 [25]25

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6.1Name HREE types of stabilisation agents used to stabilis e soil in road construction. (3\

6.2Briefly expl ain TWO advantages of using foamed bitumen during soil stabilisation at roads (2\ [5] TOTAL:5

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Total100 marks

Sections10 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 25 + 5 = 100 marks

Paper information

TitleDocument

SubjectRoads Supplementary

LevelNCV Level 2

Document typeQuestion paper

Year2018

MonthMarch

Pages5

Downloads2

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago8y

SeasonAutumn (SH)

Start dayThursday

Exam periodMarch 2018

Days since exam3,145

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