Tools & Construction Equipment is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 Civil 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 instrument is an optical, tripod-mounted device used with a levelling staff to determine height differences across a site?
The dumpy level
The multi detector
The plate compactor
The power trowel float
Answer: The dumpy level — The dumpy level is an optical instrument mounted on a tripod, used with a levelling staff to determine and transfer height differences across a site.
Easy
2. What is the main purpose of a multi detector on a construction or renovation site?
To locate hidden services such as electrical cables, water pipes or structural elements before drilling or fixing
To measure the compressive strength of concrete
To level fresh concrete after pouring
To compact loose fill material such as hardcore
Answer: To locate hidden services such as electrical cables, water pipes or structural elements before drilling or fixing — A multi detector locates hidden services like cables, pipes or studs behind a surface, a critical safety step before drilling, cutting or fixing into a wall, floor or ceiling.
Medium
3. Name the type of laser level that can project a continuous level plane around an entire room or site for multiple workers to reference at once.
Answer: rotating laser level — A rotating laser level projects a continuous level plane around a room or site, letting multiple workers reference the same level line simultaneously.
