This is the Grade 12 Mechanical Technology written in the November 2021 exams (Term 4), set by the national DBE (NSC) exams. The paper counts 200 marks and learners had 3 hours to finish it. It has 10 questions covering forces (specific), systems and control (axles, steering geometry and, engines (specific), tools and equipment (specific), systems and control (automatic gearbox) (specific), materials (generic), multiple-choice questions (specific), safety (generic), multiple-choice questions (generic) and maintenance (specific). Below you can download the question paper (Afrikaans), question paper (English), memo (Afrikaans) and memo (English) as free PDFs, then mark your answers with the memo.
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Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Question Paper (Afrikaans)
Free PDF of the Mechanical Technology Grade 12 November exam 2021 question paper set nationally by the DBE (NSC) in Afrikaans. It tests Term 4 work. Learners looking for the mechanical technology grade 12 nov 2021 paper can download it here.
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Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Question Paper (Afrikaans) (version 2)
Grade 12 Mechanical Technology question paper, Nov 2021 (Term 4) set nationally by the DBE (NSC). Download the PDF in Afrikaans and practise under exam conditions, then use the matching memo.
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Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Question Paper (Afrikaans) (version 3)
Grade 12 Mechanical Technology question paper, Nov 2021 (Term 4) set nationally by the DBE (NSC). Download the PDF in Afrikaans and practise under exam conditions, then use the matching memo.
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Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Question Paper (English)
Grade 12 Mechanical Technology question paper, Nov 2021 (Term 4) set nationally by the DBE (NSC). Download the PDF in English and practise under exam conditions, then use the matching memo.
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Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Question Paper (English) (version 2)
Grade 12 Mechanical Technology question paper, Nov 2021 (Term 4) set nationally by the DBE (NSC). Download the PDF in English and practise under exam conditions, then use the matching memo.
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Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Question Paper (English) (version 3)
Download the mechanical technology grade 12 nov 2021 question paper PDF in English, set nationally by the DBE (NSC). A real November exam paper to practise with before your own tests.
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Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Memo (Afrikaans)
Marking memo for the Mechanical Technology Grade 12 November exam 2021 set nationally by the DBE (NSC) in Afrikaans. Use this mechanical technology grade 12 nov 2021 memo to mark your answers and see exactly where the marks go.
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Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Memo (Afrikaans) (version 2)
Download the mechanical technology grade 12 nov 2021 memo PDF in Afrikaans. It gives the model answers and mark allocation for the November exam in Term 4 set nationally by the DBE (NSC).
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Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Memo (Afrikaans) (version 3)
Official memorandum (marking guideline) for Grade 12 Mechanical Technology Nov 2021, Term 4 set nationally by the DBE (NSC). Free PDF download in Afrikaans to check your work after writing the paper.
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Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Memo (English)
Download the mechanical technology grade 12 nov 2021 memo PDF in English. It gives the model answers and mark allocation for the November exam in Term 4 set nationally by the DBE (NSC).
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Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Memo (English) (version 2)
Marking memo for the Mechanical Technology Grade 12 November exam 2021 set nationally by the DBE (NSC) in English. Use this mechanical technology grade 12 nov 2021 memo to mark your answers and see exactly where the marks go.
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Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Memo (English) (version 3)
Download the mechanical technology grade 12 nov 2021 memo PDF in English. It gives the model answers and mark allocation for the November exam in Term 4 set nationally by the DBE (NSC).
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What is in this paper
10 questions, 200 marks in total. Marks per question are taken from the paper itself.
- Q1 Multiple-Choice Questions (Generic) Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. 6 marks
- Q2 Safety (Generic) 2.1 Explain TWO first-aid measures to consider when treating an open wound. 10 marks
- Q3 Materials (Generic) 3.1 Describe the filing process as easy or difficult when conducting a file test 14 marks
- Q4 Multiple-Choice Questions (Specific) Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. 14 marks
- Q5 Tools And Equipment (Specific) 5.1 The steps to conduct a compression test on an internal combustion engine 23 marks
- Q6 Engines (Specific) 6.1 With reference to the crankshaft, give THREE reasons for using the correct 28 marks
- Q7 Forces (Specific) 7.1 Define the following terms regarding an internal combustion engine: 32 marks
- Q8 Maintenance (Specific) 8.1 Answer the following questions with reference to an exhaust gas analysis. 2 marks
- Q9 Systems And Control (Automatic Gearbox) (Specific) 9.1 FIGURE 9.1 below shows a torque converter used in automatic 18 marks
- Q10 Systems And Control (Axles, Steering Geometry And 10.1 Give THREE reasons why wheel alignment must be done on a vehicle. 32 marks
Marks per topic
- Forces (Specific)32 marks
- Systems And Control (Axles, Steering Geometry And32 marks
- Engines (Specific)28 marks
- Tools And Equipment (Specific)23 marks
- Systems And Control (Automatic Gearbox) (Specific)18 marks
- Materials (Generic)14 marks
- Multiple-Choice Questions (Specific)14 marks
- Safety (Generic)10 marks
- Multiple-Choice Questions (Generic)6 marks
- Maintenance (Specific)2 marks
Instructions to candidates
- Write your centre number and examination number in the space provided on the ANSWER BOOK.
- Read ALL the questions carefully.
- Answer ALL the questions.
- Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
- Start EACH question on a NEW page.
- Show ALL calculations and units. Round off final answers to TWO decimal places.
- Candidates may use non-programmable scientific calculators and drawing instruments. 2
- The value of gravitational acceleration should be taken as 10 m/s .
- All dimensions are in millimetres, unless stated otherwise in the question.
- Write neatly and legibly.
- A formula sheet is attached at the end of the question paper.
- Use the criteria below to assist you in managing your time. MINUTES GENERIC 1 Multiple-choice questions 6 6 2 Safety 10 10 3 Materials 14 14
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Questions about this paper
How many marks is the Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021?
The paper is out of 200 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.
Is there a memo for the Mechanical Technology Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021?
Yes. The marking memo is on this page as a free PDF download, next to the question paper.
Which topics carry the most marks in this paper?
Forces (specific) (32 marks), systems and control (axles, steering geometry and (32 marks) and engines (specific) (28 marks).