Building Administration N4: (E) National Certificate
Building Administration N4: (E) National Certificate
Building Administration N4: (E) National Certificate
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION N4
(4090034)
3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.
QUESTION 1
Complete the following sentences by writing down the missing word or words next to
the question number (1.1–1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1 After a tender is accepted and the necessary contract documents are signed,
the builder will be referred to as the ... .
1.2 The … works for the builder and places all orders in good time for the material
and plant.
1.3 At frequent intervals the … analyses the actual costs of all the work done.
1.4 The … has to see to it that sufficient labour and controlling staff are
employed.
1.5 The … of the building firm uses actual rates when tendering again for new
contracts.
1.6 On site the … is in charge of all construction. Under him (1.7) … are in charge
of a particular group of (1.8) … and (1.9) … labourers.
QUESTION 2
Discuss the appointment and functions of each of the following professionals in the
building industry:
QUESTION 3
QUESTION 4
4.1 State SIX points that must be considered when planning the location of
storage areas and sheds. (6)
4.2 When timbering is not applied to the sides of trenches, an excavation could
collapse.
4.3 As a general foreman, how would you solve each of the following problems
regarding the delivery of building materials?
QUESTION 5
QUESTION 6
Make neat, labelled sketches to show the planking and strutting of excavations for
each of the following trenches:
QUESTION 7
7.1 Briefly explain the method of underpinning by means of jacked pre-cast piles. (5)
QUESTION 8
Write explanatory notes on the importance and functionality of each of the following
contract documents:
QUESTION 9
9.1 Speculation
9.2 Recommendation
9.3 Reputation
9.4 Arrangement
9.5 Negotiation
(5 × 3) [15]
TOTAL: 100
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