This is the N2 Electrical Trade Theory written in the December 2023 exams. The paper counts 100 marks and learners had 3 hours to finish it. It has 10 questions covering alternating current theory, conductors, insulators and cables, electrical reticulation and renewable energy, switchgear and protective devices, batteries, dc machines, transformers, earthing, ac machines and measuring instruments. Below you can download the question paper, memo and memo (Afrikaans) as free PDFs, then mark your answers with the memo.
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N2 Electrical Trade Theory December 2023 Question Paper
N2 Electrical Trade Theory question paper, Dec 2023. Download the PDF and practise under exam conditions, then use the matching memo.
Question PaperDecember exam
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N2 Electrical Trade Theory December 2023 Question Paper (version 2)
N2 Electrical Trade Theory question paper, Dec 2023. Download the PDF and practise under exam conditions, then use the matching memo.
Question PaperDecember exam
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N2 Electrical Trade Theory December 2023 Memo
Official memorandum (marking guideline) for N2 Electrical Trade Theory Dec 2023. Free PDF download to check your work after writing the paper.
MemoDecember exam
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N2 Electrical Trade Theory December 2023 Memo (Afrikaans)
Download the electrical trade theory n2 dec 2023 memo PDF in Afrikaans. It gives the model answers and mark allocation for the December exam.
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What is in this paper
10 questions, 100 marks in total. Marks per question are taken from the paper itself.
- Q1 Alternating Current Theory 1.1 Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. 12 marks
- Q2 Conductors, Insulators And Cables 2.1 Determine the maximum permissible fault current that a PVC insulated cable, 12 marks
- Q3 Switchgear And Protective Devices 3.1 Three-phase systems are protected against phase imbalances. 10 marks
- Q4 Batteries 4.1 State FOUR applications of gel batteries. 10 marks
- Q5 Dc Machines 5.1 Interpoles are smaller poles that are located midway between field poles. 10 marks
- Q6 Ac Machines 6.1 Explain the purpose of the following tests in motors: 8 marks
- Q7 Transformers 7.1 Draw a circuit diagram to show how three single-phase transformers are 10 marks
- Q8 Earthing 8.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only 10 marks
- Q9 Measuring Instruments 9.1 Explain what a galvanometer is. 6 marks
- Q10 Electrical Reticulation And Renewable Energy 10.1 Explain the following concepts: 12 marks
Marks per topic
- Alternating Current Theory12 marks
- Conductors, Insulators And Cables12 marks
- Electrical Reticulation And Renewable Energy12 marks
- Switchgear And Protective Devices10 marks
- Batteries10 marks
- Dc Machines10 marks
- Transformers10 marks
- Earthing10 marks
- Ac Machines8 marks
- Measuring Instruments6 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.
- Where applicable, answers must be in accordance with the SABS (SANS) code of practice, SANS 10142-1:2003 for the wiring of premises.
- Sketches must be neat, labelled and large enough to show the required detail.
- Write neatly and legibly. (11041872) -3-
Questions about this paper
How many marks is the Electrical Trade Theory N2 December 2023?
The paper is out of 100 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.
Is there a memo for the Electrical Trade Theory N2 December 2023?
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?
Alternating current theory (12 marks), conductors, insulators and cables (12 marks) and electrical reticulation and renewable energy (12 marks).