Building Administration N4: (E) National Certificate

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T90(E)(M27)T

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

BUILDING ADMINISTRATION N4
(4090034)

27 March 2017 (X-Paper)


09:00–12:00

This question paper consists of 5 pages.

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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING


REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION N4
TIME: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Read ALL the questions carefully.

3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.

4. Use only BLACK or BLUE ink.

5. Leave at least THREE lines open after each question.

6. Start each section on a NEW page.

7. Write neatly and legibly.

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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.

1.10 The … is the representative of the employer on the building site.


(10 × 1) [10]

QUESTION 2

Discuss the appointment and functions of each of the following professionals in the
building industry:

2.1 The architect (4)

2.2 The civil engineer (3)

2.3 The quantity surveyor (4)


[11]

QUESTION 3

Use clear, labelled sketches to show each of the following cranes:

3.1 Mobile telescopic crane (4)

3.2 Lorry-mounted crane (3)

3.3 Material hoist (3)


[10]

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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.

State FOUR causes of the collapse of trenches. (4)

4.3 As a general foreman, how would you solve each of the following problems
regarding the delivery of building materials?

4.3.1 Cutting down on wastage

4.3.2 Preventing theft


(2 × 3) (6)
[16]

QUESTION 5

Production depends on the right quantity of components being delivered on time. It is


essential to organise prompt receipt by following up and processing orders.

Discuss each of the following:

5.1 Follow-up operations (6)

5.2 Processing orders (6)


[12]

QUESTION 6

Make neat, labelled sketches to show the planking and strutting of excavations for
each of the following trenches:

6.1 Hard soil (5)

6.2 Firm soil (5)


[10]

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QUESTION 7

7.1 Briefly explain the method of underpinning by means of jacked pre-cast piles. (5)

7.2 Why is underpinning applied to foundations? (3)


[8]

QUESTION 8

Write explanatory notes on the importance and functionality of each of the following
contract documents:

8.1 Working drawings

8.2 Bills of quantities


(2 × 4) [8]

QUESTION 9

Briefly discuss each of the following methods of obtaining business:

9.1 Speculation

9.2 Recommendation

9.3 Reputation

9.4 Arrangement

9.5 Negotiation
(5 × 3) [15]

TOTAL: 100

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