Ramotshere Moiloa AO

Technology
Grade 8 March test Memo 2014

QUESTIO ANSWER MARKS

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1 Graphic communication
1.1 a) 1. Thin and continuous line 1
2. Construction line 2
b) 1. Thick and continuous 1
2. Outside line 2
c) 1. Thin dashed line 1
2. Hidden details line 2
1.2 construction lines (6)
Dark outer lines (2)
Shading (3)

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2 STRUCTURE
2.1. 1. D 1
2. F 1
3. E 1
4. A 1
5. B 1
6. C 1
2.2.1 Buttresses 1
2.2.2 Strut 1
2.2.3 Column 1
2.2.4 King post 1
2.3.1 1. I am going to design and make a pitched roof using a corrugated iron that 3
will not be easily affected by bush fires
2.3.2 A. Rafter 4
B. King post
C. Queen post
D. Strut
2.3.4 Cement 2
Concrete/Crusher
2.4.
2.4.1 Lack of strength 1
2.4.2. Lack of stability 1
2.4.3 Lack of stability 1

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3.1.a) Easy access into and out of the home, work, clinic – ramps, gently-sloping 2
 steps.
b) Handrails on steps, alongside ramps, next to baths, next to toilets, etc . 2
c) Single storey homes, shops, clinics, places of work OR lift/elevator to upper 2
floors, etc.
3.2.1 A The step up/down between the dining room & sitting room . 2
Loose carpets; furniture not comfortable/suitable for disabled .
B Narrow space between wall and toilet – no space for wheelchair . 2
No handrails near bath/toilet
Ornaments cluttering bathroom look nice but obstruct movement
C Many stairs 2
Stairs are steep
3.2.2 A Build ramp or gentle incline between lounge and dining room . 2
Replace loose carpets with wall-to-wall or other non-slip surface .
B Install suitable handrails. 2
Remove clutter.
Reposition toilet
C Install lift 2
Install wheelchair-elevator device / mechanical seat .
Place chairs on landings for elderly person to rest .
NB: In questions 3.2.1 - 3.2.2 Mark only one of the given possible answers.
The learner should be credited for any other relevant answer not included
in the provided answers.
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4 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND CONTROL
4.1.1 Bevel gears - change the axis of rotation by 90°. 1
4.1.2 Spur gears - change the direction of rotation and increase or decrease speed 1
4.1.3 Rack and pinion - Change the type of movement 1
4.1.4 Worm and gear - increase the speed 1
4.2.1 Idler gear 1
4.2.2 To ensure that Gear A and Gear C are rotating in the same direction 2
4.2.3 Gear B Anti-clock wise 1
Gear C Clock wise 1
4.2.4 It is small and therefore rotates more times the other two. 2
4.3.1 Ratio = driven gear/driver gear 3
= 45/15
=3:1
4.3.2 Gearing down 1
4.4 Rotation to reciprocal 2
4.5 In an eccentric wheel rotation is not done from the centre. 2
4.6 Manual hand drill 1
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TOTAL 80