This page has every Building Science N1 August paper we have, from 2018 to 2021: 3 question papers and 3 memos in 6 PDFs. The newest year is first. Each paper shows the first page of questions, its marks and time, and what the questions cover.
Building Science N1 August papers by year
Building Science N1 August 2021 question papers and memos
August 2021
Building Science N1 August 2021 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 5 pages · 7 questions
What is in this paper (7 questions)
Q1
Complete the following table by writing only the answer next to the question number
10 marks
Q2
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only ‘True’ or
10 marks
Q3
3.1 Sketch and describe a simple experiment to show that fluid pressure is the
14 marks
Q4
4.1 Define relative density. (3)
17 marks
Q5
5.1 Graphically determine the magnitude, direction and sense of the resultant of
16 marks
Q6
6.1 A force of 220 N is acting towards the right-hand side and a force of 350 N is
10 marks
Q7
7.1 A concrete beam is 8 m long and has a mass of 3 200 kg. It is simply supported
23 marks
Instructions to candidates Answer all the questions. Read all the questions carefully. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper. Start each question on a new page. Only use a black or blue pen. Write neatly and legibly. (15070001) -3-
Building Science N1 August 2019 question papers and memos
August 2019
Building Science N1 August 2019 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 5 pages · 8 questions
What is in this paper (8 questions)
Q1
Give the name of the SI unit, together with the symbol, in which each of the following is
5 marks
Q2
2.1 Define Archimedes' principle. (3)
10 marks
Q3
3.1 Give THREE ingredients used in concrete. (3)
19 marks
Q4
4.1 Define Charles's law. (3)
16 marks
Q5
5.1 The sketch below shows a cross-section of a tree trunk.
16 marks
Q6
6.1 Define the term equilibrant. (4)
16 marks
Q7
FIGURE 1 on the DIAGRAM SHEET (attached) shows three concurrent coplanar
8 marks
Q8
FIGURE 2 on the DIAGRAM SHEET (attached) shows three forces acting on a beam.
10 marks
Instructions to candidates Answer ALL the questions. Read ALL the questions carefully. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper. Sketches must be large, neat and fully labelled. Assume that 1 kg mass exerts a force of 10 N. Write the formula before starting with a calculation. Round off numerical answers to TWO decimal places. Write neatly and legibly. (15070001) -3-
Building Science N1 August 2018 question papers and memos
August 2018
Building Science N1 August 2018 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 5 pages · 8 questions
What is in this paper (8 questions)
Q1
1.1.1 The area of a circle with a radius of 25 cm (3)
10 marks
Q2
2.1 Define the term density of a material. (3)
18 marks
Q3
3.1 Give THREE ingredients used in concrete. (3)
10 marks
Q4
4.1 Define Charles's law. (3)
16 marks
Q5
5.1 Explain each of the following timber terms:
14 marks
Q6
6.1 Define the term coplanar forces. (3)
10 marks
Q7
FIGURE 2 on the ADDENDUM (attached) shows four forces acting on a pin.
12 marks
Q8
Determine the magnitude of the reactions R and R for the simply supported beam
10 marks
Instructions to candidates Answer ALL the questions. Read ALL the questions carefully. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper. Rule off on completion of each answer. ALL sketches and/or diagrams must be done in pencil, neat, reasonably large and fully labelled. Untidy and/or illegible work will be penalised. Assume that 1 kg mass exerts a force of 10 N. Round off numerical answers to TWO decimal places. Write the formula before starting with a calculation. Write neatly and legibly. (15070001) -3- T230(E)(J26)T
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Which years of Building Science N1 August papers are on this page? Papers from 2021, 2019, 2018. The newest year is at the top.
How many marks is the Building Science N1 August paper? The paper is usually out of 100 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.
Are the memos included? Yes. 3 of the 3 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.