NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
NOVEMBER 2022
MARKS: 200
TIME: 3 hours
This question paper consists of 19 pages.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1.1 This question paper consists of TWO sections, namely SECTION A
and SECTION B.
1.2 BOTH sections are COMPULSORY.
1.3 Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.4 Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system
used in this question paper.
1.5 You may use a non-programmable calculator.
1.6 Show ALL calculations.
1.7 Write neatly and legibly.
2. SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS
2.1 This section consists of THREE questions.
2.2 Follow the instructions when answering the questions.
3. SECTION B: STRUCTURED LONG QUESTIONS
3.1 This section consists of FIVE questions.
3.2 Start EACH question on a NEW page.
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.11 D.
1.1.1 Which ONE of the following is NOT a safety measure when using a
tractor lawnmower?
A Be aware of power take-offs (PTOs).
B Turn off the engine before dismounting.
C Extra riders are allowed on the mower to monitor the process.
D Both feet must be kept on the footrest of the mower.
1.1.2 Which ONE of the following devices can NOT make use of
pneumatics?
A Hydraulic cylinders
B Spray gun
C Air wrench
D Nail gun
1.1.3 Which ONE of the following power take-off (PTO) safety measures
is wrong and does NOT fit in with the rest?
A Use the PTO shaft at a 90° angle.
B Stop the PTO before dismounting the tractor.
C Ensure that PTO screens are in place before starting to work.
D Never climb over a PTO shaft while it is in motion.
1.1.4 Which ONE of the following can NOT cause a tractor to overturn
because of centre of gravity movement?
A Carrying a bale too high on the front-end loader
B Rounding corners at high speed
C Working against a slope
D Filling the tractor rear wheels with water
1.1.5 Which ONE of the following is used to adjust the cross angle of an
implement in relation to a tractor?
A Top link
B Automatic depth control
C Levelling box
D Stabilising chains
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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
NOVEMBER 2022
MARKS: 200
TIME: 3 hours
This question paper consists of 19 pages.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
,Agricultural Technology 2 DBE/November 2022
NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1.1 This question paper consists of TWO sections, namely SECTION A
and SECTION B.
1.2 BOTH sections are COMPULSORY.
1.3 Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.4 Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system
used in this question paper.
1.5 You may use a non-programmable calculator.
1.6 Show ALL calculations.
1.7 Write neatly and legibly.
2. SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS
2.1 This section consists of THREE questions.
2.2 Follow the instructions when answering the questions.
3. SECTION B: STRUCTURED LONG QUESTIONS
3.1 This section consists of FIVE questions.
3.2 Start EACH question on a NEW page.
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.11 D.
1.1.1 Which ONE of the following is NOT a safety measure when using a
tractor lawnmower?
A Be aware of power take-offs (PTOs).
B Turn off the engine before dismounting.
C Extra riders are allowed on the mower to monitor the process.
D Both feet must be kept on the footrest of the mower.
1.1.2 Which ONE of the following devices can NOT make use of
pneumatics?
A Hydraulic cylinders
B Spray gun
C Air wrench
D Nail gun
1.1.3 Which ONE of the following power take-off (PTO) safety measures
is wrong and does NOT fit in with the rest?
A Use the PTO shaft at a 90° angle.
B Stop the PTO before dismounting the tractor.
C Ensure that PTO screens are in place before starting to work.
D Never climb over a PTO shaft while it is in motion.
1.1.4 Which ONE of the following can NOT cause a tractor to overturn
because of centre of gravity movement?
A Carrying a bale too high on the front-end loader
B Rounding corners at high speed
C Working against a slope
D Filling the tractor rear wheels with water
1.1.5 Which ONE of the following is used to adjust the cross angle of an
implement in relation to a tractor?
A Top link
B Automatic depth control
C Levelling box
D Stabilising chains
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