This page has every Plumbing Theory N1 November paper we have, from 2013 to 2023: 5 question papers and 4 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.
Plumbing Theory N1 November papers by year
Topics that come up most in Plumbing Theory N1 November
Counted from the questions in the papers on this page: how many papers each topic appears in, and its average marks.
Topic Papers Average marks
Drainage 4 20 Cold-Water Supply 4 18 Hot-Water Supply 4 12 Metals and Materials 4 9 Calculations 4 8 Safety and Housekeeping 4 6 Sheet-Metal Work 3 11 Tools and Machines 3 10 Soldering and Welding 3 8 Sheet Metal Work 1 11
Plumbing Theory N1 November 2023 question papers and memos
November 2023
Plumbing Theory N1 November 2023 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 6 pages · 9 questions
What is in this paper (9 questions)
Q1
Safety and Housekeeping 1.1 Explain what is meant by good housekeeping. (1)
5 marks
Q2
Tools and Machines 2.1 What is the purpose of a groover? (1)
10 marks
Q3
Metals and Materials 3.1 Name ONE type of solder for soldering sheet metal work and state its
8 marks
Q4
Solidering and Welding 4.1 Describe the arc welding process. (3)
8 marks
Q5
Cold-Water Supply 5.1 Name the TWO conventional methods used to join copper pipes. (2)
17 marks
Q6
Hot-Water Supply Make a neat, labelled sketch of a cross-sectional drawing of a vertical push-through hot-
12 marks
Q7
Drainage 7.1 Name the FOUR types of material used to manufacture drain pipes. (4)
20 marks
Q8
Sheet Metal Work 8.1 What is the purpose of a joint in sheet metal work? (1)
11 marks
Q9
Calculations 9.1 Calculate the total pressure on the base of the following cold-water supply tank.
9 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 section on a new page. Use only a black or a blue pen. Write neatly and legibly. (11022041) -3-
Plumbing Theory N1 November 2022 question papers and memos
November 2022
Plumbing Theory N1 November 2022 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 6 pages · 9 questions
What is in this paper (9 questions)
Q1
Safety and Housekeeping 1.1 Briefly explain the purpose of each of the following as it relates to scaffolding
5 marks
Q2
Tools and Machines 2.1 State FIVE safety measures to keep in mind when mounting a grinding wheel
10 marks
Q3
Metals and Materials 3.1 Give TWO advantages of each of the following metals used in plumbing:
10 marks
Q4
Soldering and Welding 4.1 State FOUR safety precautions that should be adhered to when executing
8 marks
Q5
Cold-Water Supply 5.1 What is the difference between a direct cold-water system and an indirect
17 marks
Q6
Hot-Water Supply 6.1 Explain the working principle of a push-through hot-water geyser. (5)
12 marks
Q7
Drainage 7.1 Explain each of the following terms:
20 marks
Q8
Sheet-Metal Work 8.1 Explain, with the aid of neat sketches, the steps to follow when making a
12 marks
Q9
Calculations A rectangular tank has a length of 3,5 m, a width of 1,5 m and a height of 1,2 m.
6 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. Use only a black or blue pen. Write neatly and legibly. (11022041) -3-
Plumbing Theory N1 November 2019 question papers and memos
November 2019
Plumbing Theory N1 November 2019 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 5 pages · 9 questions
The memo for this paper is not available yet.
What is in this paper (9 questions)
Q1
Safety and Housekeeping Name the FOUR main categories and shapes of safety signs. (4 × 2) [8]
8 marks
Q2
Tools and Machines 2.1 Name FIVE measuring and marking tools. (5)
10 marks
Q3
Metals and Materials Write each of the following abbreviations in full:
8 marks
Q4
Soldering and Welding 4.1 Explain each of the following:
8 marks
Q5
Cold-Water Supply 5.1 Name TWO tools that may be used to cut copper pipes. (2)
18 marks
Q6
Hot-Water Supply 6.1 Name THREE types of active solar water-heating systems. (3)
12 marks
Q7
Drainage 7.1 Why is it not necessary for a water closet to be fitted with a water-seal trap? (2)
19 marks
Q8
Sheet-Metal Work 8.1 Name THREE methods used in sheet-metal work to develop patterns. (3)
10 marks
Q9
Calculations Calculate the total pressure on the bottom of a cold-water supply tank 6 metres long by
7 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. ALL abbreviations and symbols must comply with the latest National Building Regulations and ALL relevant SANS-codes. g = 10 m/s². Write neatly and legibly. (11022041) -3-
Plumbing Theory N1 November 2016 question papers and memos
November 2016
Plumbing Theory N1 November 2016 question paper
100 marks · 3 hours · 5 pages · 9 questions
What is in this paper (9 questions)
Q1
Safety and Housekeeping 1.1 What are the minimum and maximum distances at which a scaffold plank may
5 marks
Q2
Tools and Machines 2.1 Name and explain THREE safety measures that need to be in place when
10 marks
Q3
Metals and Materials Define the following terms:
8 marks
Q4
Soldering and Welding 4.1 State TWO safety precautions that should be adhered to when an
8 marks
Q5
Cold-Water Supply 5.1 Show, by means of sketches, TWO methods that can be used to allow pipes
18 marks
Q6
Hot-Water Supply 6.1 Show, with the aid of a neat sketch, how provision is made for the expansion
12 marks
Q7
Drainage 7.1 What will happen if the gradient/fall of a sewer line is:
19 marks
Q8
Sheet-Metal Work Use the parallel line method to develop a pattern of an equal cylindrical right-angled
12 marks
Q9
Calculations 9.1 Calculate the area of a semicircular canopy with a radius of 3 m. (5)
8 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. Write neatly and legibly. (11022041) -3- T1130(E)(N17)T
Plumbing Theory N1 November 2013 question papers and memos
November 2013
Plumbing Theory N1 November 2013 question paper
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Questions about these papers
Which years of Plumbing Theory N1 November papers are on this page? Papers from 2023, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2013. The newest year is at the top.
How many marks is the Plumbing Theory N1 November paper? The paper is usually out of 100 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.
Are the memos included? Yes. 4 of the 5 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.
Which topics come up most in these papers? Drainage, cold-water supply and hot-water supply, based on 4 papers on this page.