This page has every Building Science N1 November paper we have, from 2013 to 2023: 6 question papers and 3 memos in 9 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 November papers by year
Building Science N1 November 2023 question papers and memos
November 2023
Building Science N1 November 2023 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 5 pages · 8 questions
What is in this paper (8 questions)
Q1
Choose a word from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only 5 marks
Q2
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only 'True' or 10 marks
Q3
3.1 Define the term, relative density. (3) 15 marks
Q4
4.1 List the properties of a good concrete mix. (6) 10 marks
Q5
5.1 Convert 35 °C to Kelvin. (2) 15 marks
Q6
6.1 A force of 220 N is acting towards the right-hand side and a force of 350 N is 18 marks
Q7
7.1 Explain what is meant by the term, Bow’s notation. (3) 12 marks
Q8
8.1 Define the term, polygon of forces. (4) 15 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. Use only a black or a blue pen. Write neatly and legibly. (15070001) -3-
Building Science N1 November 2022 question papers and memos
November 2022
Building Science N1 November 2022 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 4 pages · 7 questions
What is in this paper (7 questions)
Q1
The table below shows the physical quantities, SI units and symbols used in building 10 marks
Q2
2.1 Briefly explain what is meant by density of a material. (3) 10 marks
Q3
3.1 Calculate the amount of water required in litres for a concrete mixture of 100 17 marks
Q4
4.1 Define Boyle's Law. (4) 12 marks
Q5
5.1 Define the term, porosity. (3) 15 marks
Q6
6.1 A 6,3 kN force is acting to the left and a force of 3 150 N is acting to the right 12 marks
Q8
THREE forces act on a beam as shown in FIGURE 3 on the ADDENDUM (attached). 12 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. Use only a black or a blue pen. Start each question on a new page. Write neatly and legibly. (15070001) -3-
Building Science N1 November 2019 question papers and memos
November 2019
Building Science N1 November 2019 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 4 pages · 7 questions
The memo for this paper is not available yet.
What is in this paper (7 questions)
Q1
Show, with the aid of sketches, how each of the following is represented: 15 marks
Q2
2.1 Briefly explain the term density of a substance. (3) 15 marks
Q3
3.1 Name and briefly explain each process timber goes through after it has been 16 marks
Q4
4.1 Sketch and explain a simple experiment to show that fluid pressure is the 14 marks
Q5
5.1 Use a suitable scale to determine graphically the magnitude, direction and 16 marks
Q6
6.1 Define the term polygon of forces. (4) 12 marks
Q7
Determine, with the link-polygon method, the position and magnitude of the resultant of 12 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 decimals. Write neatly and legibly. (15070001) -3-
Building Science N1 November 2016 question papers and memos
November 2016
Building Science N1 November 2016 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 5 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
1.1 Concrete is an important construction material. 18 marks
Q2
2.1 FIGURE 1 below shows a simply supported beam. 15 marks
Q3
3.1 Explain why damp proofing is important. (5 x 2) (10) 24 marks
Q4
4.1 Make a neat, fully labelled sketch of a lift-and-force pump. (10) 20 marks
Q5
5.1 Define the term equilibrant as applied to a system of forces. (1) 10 marks
Q6
6.1 Calculate the porosity of a clay brick which is 220 mm in length, 110 mm in 13 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. Assume that 1 kg mass exerts a force of 10 N. Numerical answers are to be rounded off to two decimal places after the decimal comma. Write the formula before starting with a calculation. Write neatly and legibly. (15070001) -3- T170(E)(N24)T
Building Science N1 November 2014 question papers and memos
November 2014
Building Science N1 November 2014 question paper
16 pages
The memo for this paper is not available yet.
Building Science N1 November 2013 question papers and memos
November 2013
Building Science N1 November 2013 question paper
16 pages
The memo for this paper is not available yet.
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Which years of Building Science N1 November papers are on this page? Papers from 2023, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2014, 2013. The newest year is at the top.
How many marks is the Building Science N1 November 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 6 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.
