Building Administration N5 — Document

November 2020 — N5 — Building Administration

N5 2020 Nated 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.

1.1.5 \n the ANSWER BOOK

1.1.1Which of the following cranes has a slewing mast and jib Mobile crane Guyed derrick

1.1.2A power float is used for levelling Tamping ground Cleaning carpets Levelling

1.1.3Pan mixers are used to mix Mortar Concrete Bag wash

1.1.4Scotch derrick is used for levelling compacting

1.1.5The machine suitable for excavating vertically is a: Back actor Bulldozer Face shovel

1.2Identify the following machineries used for construction and write the name next the question number (1.2.1

1.2.5in the ANSWER BOOK 1.

2.11.

2.21.

2.31.

1.2.5

1.3Name FOUR types of anders (4\ [14] 409014

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2.1escribe in full the objectives of planning (5\

2.2Draw a master plan or Gant chart using the following information Day 1 site clearing, day 2 4 excavation, day 4

2.3Calculate h ow many brick layers are need ed to finish a job in 4 days using the following info rmation:

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3.1Completion ist

3.2Preliminary completion list

3.4Patent defects liability period

3.5Practical completion

3.612

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4.1Give TWO reasons why contractors and clients resort to arbitration rather than going through court (2\

4.2Explain tender appreciation (2\

4.3Give FOUR important qualities of a sub contractor before he/she will be

4.4Name the next F OUR stages in contract planning after a tender is awarded (4\ [12]12

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5.1Name FIVE areas that need the approval from the building inspector (5\

5.2Explain rovisional ums (2\

5.3List the SEVEN major processes of managemen t. (7\

5.4List THREE advantages of labour intensive construction (3\ [17]17

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6.1List SEVEN main points that form part of a site meeting agenda, other than opening, welcome and closing (7\

6.2Name THREE things that will measure that work on site is efficient. (3\

6.3List FIVE duties of a clerk of works (5\

6.4Briefly describe w hat the term extra over n the Bill of Quantities mean s.

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Total100 marks

Sections14 + 12 + 12 + 17 + 19 = 74 marks

Paper information

TitleDocument

SubjectBuilding Administration

LevelN5

Document typeQuestion paper

Year2020

MonthNovember

Pages6

Downloads7

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago6y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySunday

Exam periodNovember 2020

Days since exam2,172

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