Tools, Equipment & Materials is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 Electrical 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. What type of electricity supply is required in a workshop offering Electrical Technology, given the Grade 12 focus on three-phase content?
A three-phase, four-wire supply
A single-phase, two-wire supply only
No electricity supply is required in the workshop
A DC-only supply
Answer: A three-phase, four-wire supply — A three-phase, four-wire supply is required in the CAPS-equipped Electrical Technology workshop, since three-phase power is central to the Grade 12 curriculum.
Easy
2. Which flooring materials are NOT permitted in an Electrical Technology workshop?
Carpets or nylon flooring
Painted concrete with demarcated markings
Rubber mats in areas with energised installations
Any flooring with green, yellow and black safety markings
Answer: Carpets or nylon flooring — Carpets or nylon flooring are not permitted in the workshop, since these materials are unsuitable for an environment handling electrical equipment.
Medium
3. Name the colour scheme (three colours) used to demarcate safe walkways, machine zones and hazard areas on an electrical workshop floor.
Answer: green, yellow and black — Workshop floors are demarcated using green, yellow and black paint in line with industry standards, clearly defining safe walkways, machine zones and hazard areas.
