Engineering Science NCV Level 3 — Document
March 2026 — NCV Level 3 — Engineering Science
NCV Level 3
2026
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
1.1.8\n the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1With life cycle design, few aspects specific aspects
1.1.2making a few small adjustments to the design. Modification Upgrading
1.1.3Engineers using the quality approach for design focus on making sure that
1.1.4Technological solutions include the different ways that is used to make people's lives easier.
1.1.5help engineers to develop ideas into approximations or representations of real products, processes or systems. Prototypes Models
1.1.6needs assessment problem formulation abstraction and synthesis
1.1.7A small working model of the design solution is called a prototype. model. picture. pilot
1.1.8people find design solution by see ing how it works.
1.2Differentiate between the following: 1.
2.1Design for quality and life cycle design
1.2.2 Prototype and model
1.2.3
1.3State SIX skills that engineers should have to research solutions to problems (6\ [20]20
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2.1Direct observation techniques include directly looking and listening for faults. Name FOUR questions that may be asked when using each of the following observation techniques to design a check list
2.1.1Visual fault finding technique
2.1.2
2.2Differentiate between the following:
2.2.1A failure in a system and a fault in a system
2.2.2
2.3Choose a term from COL UMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A \next to the
2.3.8Directly looking and listening for faults This test make sure that there is no leakage of electricity in a system When a part in a product has broken
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3.1A customer calls you to repair his faulty electric weed eater. State FOUR rules you will follow to investigate the cause of the fault. (4\
3.2With a systematic search method certain steps are followed in an organised process to sear ch for and locate faults. State the first FOUR steps
3.3Draw a table indicating FOUR differences between systematic search method and random search method
3.4As an engineering plant technician, you have repaired a faulty gear drive system. Prepare a fault finding diagnostic report for management indicating FOUR important points that should be included in the report.
4.1Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only 'True' or 'False' next to the question number (4.1.1
4.1.8\in the ANSWER BOOK
4.1.8A lubricant is any substance that is used to provide a coating or film between moving metal parts. When selecting a lubricant, correct viscosity is the most important thing to consider. Natural lubricants are made from artificial ingredients.
4.2Different types of lubrication systems are used in industry. Describe the following lubrication systems
4.2.3
4.3Leaks can be a major source of wasted energy in a system. They can also lead to other operating losses. State TWO of these operating losses. (2
4.4Define the following terms:
4.4.1Hydro static principle
4.4.2
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5.1State FOUR safe working practices to be observed when conducting a task. (4\
5.2State FOUR important points that should be included in workplace maintenance records (4
5.3
5.4Choose the correct option from those given in brackets. Write only the answer next to the question number (5.4.1
5.4.8\the ANSWER BOOK.
5.4.1 An engineering (plant/equipment\is a factory or building in which industrial process take place , such as manufacturing goods
5.4.2 A power plant is a (processing/manufacturing\nt.
5.4.3 Water purification is a process of (removing/adding\contaminants or pollutants and poisons from raw water source.
5.4.4 One example of a power tool is (pliers/ drill\
5.4.5(Conveyers/L ifts\ are used to transfer crushed stone in a gold production plant.
5.4.6Fire protection rules ensure that there is no risk of (gas/fire\
5.4.7Identify potential (hazards/actions\ so that you can stop accidents before they happen by doing something about these dangers.
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Mark Allocation
Total100 marks
Sections20 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 80 marks
Paper information
TitleDocument
SubjectEngineering Science
LevelNCV Level 3
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2026
MonthMarch
Pages7
Downloads4
Examination context
Decade2020s
Years ago0y
SeasonAutumn (SH)
Start daySunday
Exam periodMarch 2026
Days since exam224
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
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