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NOVEMBER 2012
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
BRICKLAYING AND PLASTERING THEORY N2
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23 November (X-Paper)
09:00 – 12:00
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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
BRICKLAYING AND PLASTERING THEORY N2
TIME: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1.
Answer ALL the questions.
2.
Read ALL the questions carefully.
3.
Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
4.
Write neatly and legibly.
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QUESTION 1
1.1
Name FOUR different types of metal lathing.
(4)
1.2
Define the term fire brick.
(2)
1.3
Name FIVE places where fire bricks are normally used.
(5)
1.4
Briefly describe how plaster board is manufactured.
(9)
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QUESTION 2
2.1
Define the terms coping and caps.
(4)
2.2
Name THREE materials that can be used for copings.
(3)
2.3
Define the term terrazzo.
(3)
2.4
Briefly describe how a terrazzo screed is laid.
(10)
[20]
QUESTION 3
3.1
Briefly describe the method used to construct a running mould.
(15)
3.2
Name FIVE external factors that may cause a chimney to smoke.
(5)
[20]
QUESTION 4
Draw to scale 1:10, the alternate plan courses of one-and-half brick corner in Flemish
bond.
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QUESTION 5
5.1
Define the term cavity wall.
(2)
5.2
State FOUR advantages of using a cavity wall compared with a solid outside
wall.
(4)
5.3
Draw to scale 1:10, a vertical section through the bottom 10 courses of a
270 mm cavity wall. Show the detail below:
The bottom 8 courses
Concrete strip foundation 600 mm x 200 mm
Cavity wall
Hardcore 75 mm
Floor slab 75 mm
Screed 20 mm
Internal plaster 15 mm
Damp proof course
External ground level
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TOTAL:
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