November Examination Technoloqy
19t'.1112024 Grade 8
Time: 90 minutes Exa m ine r UGO
Marks: 100 rvl od erator VCO/UMO
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
This paper consists of 1'l pages.
1. The paper consists of
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE 2:
SECTION A KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF 30 I\4ARKS
TECHNOLOGY (30%)
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE 1: TECHNOLOGICAL
SECTION B 5O I\,1ARKS
DESTGN SKTLLS (50%)
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES 3; VALUES,
SECTION C 2O I\,1ARKS
ATTITUDE AND THE ENVIRONMENT (20%)
2. ALL the questions are COI\,4PULSORY.
3. Write your name, surname, and class on the COVER PAGE of the ANSWER
BOOKLET,
4. Answer all questions on the ANSWER BOOKLET in the given areas.
5. Circle your teachet's code.
6. Write with blue or black ink.
7. Drawings I\,4UST be drawn with a penciL and a ruler.
8. Pay attention to spelling and sentence constructlon.
9. Write neatly and legibly.
10.A calculator may be used.
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SECTION A:
oUESTION 1: l\,4ULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
(1.1-1' 10) on the
1. Write only the correct letter (A-D) next to the questlon number
answer sheet.
1.1 ldentify the class of lever in the illustration below:
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A Single first-class lever in equllibritrm
B Single first-class lever with a mechanical advantage
C Single second class lever
(1)
D Sing e third-c ass lever
2N an'l the
1.2 Calculate the mechanical advantage of a lever system if the load is
force to move the load is 0.66N.
B
c 3.03
(1)
D 2.66
is 5 and the load
1.3 Calculate the effort of a lever syslem if the mechanical advantage
to be lifted is 6N
A 3ON
B O,B3N
c 1.2N
(1)
D 1N
2
Study the iLlustration below and answer questions 1.4 - 1 .5.
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1.4 ldentify gear B
A Drive gear
B Driven Gear
C Idler gear
D Reve6e gear (1)
1.5 lf gear A rotates c ockwise gear B will
A turn clockwise.
B turncounterclockwise
C not rotate at all.
D none of the above. (1)
1.6 ldentify the term for the following description
Energy sources that cannot be replaced when used up.
A Recyclable
B Sustainable
C Non-sustainable
D EnvironmentallyfriendlY (1)
1 .7 A disadvantage of connecting cells in parallel
A. The current voltage always remains the same regardless ofthe number
of cells added to the current.
B The current voltage changes depending on the number of cells added
to the current.
C lf one cell is disconnected or removed, the circuit is broken.
D Energy will still be supplied to the current if a cell is removed. (1)
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1.8 A non-thermal soLlrce of energy
A Coal
B Solar energy
C Wind energy
(1)
D Nuclear energy
1 .9 Study the illustration of the national power grid'
ldentify the point (A-D) in the network where the generated current voltage
is
stepped up to a very high voltage by the step-up transformer'
25 000 v
A
aoa
11 000 v
lI
D c
B B
C C
(1)
D D
1.'10 Study the circuits below and identify the complete circuit(s)
1 2 3 4
Air
Met!l
A 1,2 and 3
B 1.3and4
C 1and3
D None of the above (1)
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QUESTION 2: TRUE OR FALSE
ldentity whether the following statements are trlle or fa se
Write only the letter "T" if true, or "F" if false, next to the question number on the answer
sheet
2.1 Gear systerns are mechanical systems used to change the direction or
speed of motion. (1)
2.2 The output speed decreases when the driven gear rotates slower than the
drivergear. (1)
2.g A function of a terminal is to conduct the current. (1)
4. 2.4 An electric train isan exampleof a control and outputdevice (1)
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QUESTION 3: NIISSING WORDS
Fill ln the missing words in the sentences be ow.
Choose the correct option fron-r the lisl and write on y the correct word(s) next to the
question number on the answer sheei.
input device, sing e second class level intermed ate gear slng le third-class lever;
negative termina ; middle terminal; gear train: control device, positive terminal;
screw terminal resistance
is formed when two or more gears mesh together (1)
A barbeque tong is an example of a system (1)
3.3 LEDS can function as a and control device (1)
3.4 For a light bulb to burn, the wire must be connected to the and
(2)
3.5 Ohm's Law states that the current through a conductor is proportional to the
(1)
voltage across it and inversely proportional to its
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OUESTION 4: IVIATCHING OUESTION
[,4alch the component in column B with each symbol of the component in column A.
Write only the letter (A-H) ne>rt to the question number (4.1.1 - 4.1 .6) on the answer sheet.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
SYMBOL OF COMPONENT COMPONENT
4.1.1 Generator
4.1.2 B Bell
4.1.3 C Bl)zzea
4.1.4 D Light bu b
4.1.5 E lvlotor
4.1 .6 F Resistors
G Ammeter
H Voltmeter
(6)
QUESTION 5
I\4atch the type of gear in co umn B to each li ustration ln column A.
Write only the letter (A E) next to the questlon number (5.1-1 .5.4) on the answer slleet
COLUMN A COLUMN B
ILLUSTRATION TYPE OF GEAR
5.1 A Beve gear
Rack-and-worm
5.2 B
gea r
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Spur gear
5.4 D Worm-and-spur gear
E Rack-and-spur gear
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Total Section A: [30]
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SECTION B:
OUESTION 6:
Read the scenario below and answer the questions as follows:
Jamie and her family are going to camp at the
seaside for the December holidays. lt is very dark
in the evenings and so she decided io make
recyclable flashlights for the whole family. She
came across a very cool idea on youtube.
The casing of her flashlights consists mainly of
plastic bottles.
Jamie needs your help to design a circuit for her,
so that she knows how to put the components
together. The circuit must consist of the following
components: three LEDS, wire, one switch and tvvo htt ps ://www. ya u t u he..a nf w dt c h r-E b H KDfnl N As
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1.5V batteries. AII components must be connected
in series.
6. 'l Write a design briefthat explains the follow ng:what you are going to !
design, who it is going to be designed for, why t needs to be designed and
when it needs to be flnished. $)
Give THREE reasons why Jamie used plastic bottles as a casing. (3) ,
613 List the components of which the circuit must consist. (4)
6.4 Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of connecting batteries in
series. (2)
6.5 Use the criteria below to design the circuit.
Draw your circuit in the open space provided on the answer sheet. (10)
Criteria Marks allocated
The learner is able to represent a circuit: out of 10
1 The components' symbols are drawn correctly 4
2 The flow of the circuit is indicated 1
3 The circuit drawn in series 1
4 Accuracy. 1
5 Neatness I
6 The sketch is drawn with a pencil and a ruler. 2
8
Complete the followlng truth table of the AND loglcal gate to determlne the
possibilities for the LED to light up ln the clrcuit that you designed
(only use 1 and 0 values). (4)
}] OUTPUT
LED 1 LED 2 (ls the light burning?
Use l and0values.)
QUESTION 7
(2)
Explain the term gears.
7.2 Use your compass to make a graphical representation of a gear system,
where the driven gear (A) has a diameter of 3omm, and the driver gear (B)
(10)
has a diameter of 60mm. Label the driver gear and driven gear'
Criteria Marks allocated
The earner ls able to represent a g ear system out of 10
The drive gear and driven gear are drawn 2
1
co
2 The ears mesh with each other 1
3 The rotation is indicated 1
4 Labeis and measurements are in dicated. 4
The sketch is drawn with a Penci landa 2
5
ruler
74 Calculate the following ratios of the gear system drawn in 7'2:
a fi,4echanicaladvantage (3)
q b Velocity ratio (4)
7.4 Use the answer calculated in 7.3 b to determine whether this gear system
(1)
will represent speed or Power.
It"is important that gears are made of durable materials'
(1)
7.5.1 List a material used for making industrial gealS
7.5.2 Explain TWO reasons why gears should be n"rade of durable
materials. (2)
Total Section B: [501
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SECTION C:
QUESTION B
Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow
Electricity increases in South Africa
ln 2024, South Africa experienced a signiflcant increase in electricity tariffs,
causing wider concern among rural citizens and businesses This increase
was m;inly attributed to the ongoing challenges faced by Eskom, the country's
Drimarv electricitv supplier. Eskom is struggling with outdaied infraslructure,
iising iuet prices and financial pressures, all of which have contributed to the
rising cost of electricily production.
The new tariff adjustment is aimed at stabilising Eskom's financial situation
and improving its'services. However, this means challenges for consumers,
especially thole in lower-income groups, who bear the brunt of higher utility
costs. Miny households are now obliged to adiust their energy consumption
habits to cope with the inQrease.
ln response, the government is encouraging energy saving practices. and
exploring renewable energy options to reduce dependence on Eskom
lniiiativei such as installing solar panels and energy-efficient appliances are
becoming increasingly popular as citizens try to manage their electricity bills
Overall, ihe electricity increase highlights the urgent need for a susiainable
energy strategy in South Africa that balances economic gro\ "th, affordability
and environmental responsibility
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8.1 ln one paragraph, explajn the advantages of using coal as an energy source' (3)
8.2 Briefly discuss how the burning of coal can have a negatlve etfect on the
(3)
environment.
B .3 Name TWO safe alternative non-electric sources that people sqp vs-o for
cooking / heating offood. (2)
8 .4 "tnitiatives such as the installation af solar panels and energy-efficient
applia!lces are beconing increasingty popular as citizens try to manage their
dectricity bil1s."
Explain the benefits that the lnstallation of solar panels has for rural citizens' (3)
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lllegal caunectians af electricity are increasing a Iat due ta the increase in
electricity prices. People in the lower-incame grcups cannot afford it.
8.5.1 Explain the safety risks of iLlegal electricity connections. (3)
Suggest a way in which these illega connections can be teduced
or prevented. (1)
OUESTION 9
Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow
Electrochemical cells
Batteries are essentlal for powering various devices, but their
environmental irnpact can be signlficant. When batteries are incorrectly
disposed of, toxic matetia s such as ead cadmium and ithium can leach
into the ground and watel1l/ays, harming wild ife and contaminating
ecosystems.
As the world increasingly relies on battery technology for electronics and
electric vehicles, the rise of electronic waste (e-waste) is becoming an
urgent issue. E-waste often ends up in landfills, where hazardous
substances pose serious health risks to communities and the environment.
Correct recycling and disposal of batteries and e-waste is crucial to
minimize their harmful effects and protect our planet for future generations.
However. there is still little knowledge about this as well as the provision of
specific places where this recycling can take place.
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9.1 Discuss the effects that incorrecl disposat of eleclrochemical cells can
have on the environment and animal life. (2)
9.2 Suggest ways in which schools and communlties can taise awareness
about battery recycling and e-waste. (3)
Total Section c: [20]
GRANDTOTAL: [100]
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