Tools, Equipment & Farm Implements is one of 9 topics in the Grade 11 Agricultural Technology CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which advanced electrical tool spins an abrasive disc at very high speed, used for cutting, grinding and polishing metal?
An angle grinder
A pedestal drilling machine
A chain saw
A guillotine
Answer: An angle grinder — An angle grinder is a handheld power tool that spins an abrasive disc at very high speed, used for cutting, grinding and polishing metal.
Easy
2. Why must loose clothing and jewellery be removed before using a pedestal drilling machine?
To prevent entanglement in the rotating drill bit or chuck
Loose clothing improves grip on the machine's controls
Jewellery interferes with the machine's electrical supply
There is no safety reason; it is only a workshop dress code preference
Answer: To prevent entanglement in the rotating drill bit or chuck — Loose clothing and jewellery must be removed before using a pedestal drilling machine to prevent entanglement in the rotating drill bit or chuck.
Medium
3. Name the workshop tool with a long, sharp blade used to cut straight lines through sheet metal, requiring hands kept clear of the blade.
Answer: guillotine — A guillotine is a workshop tool with a long, sharp blade used to cut straight lines through sheet metal, requiring hands to be kept well clear of the cutting blade.
