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AMC520S - AGRICULTURE MECHANIZATION - 2ND OPP- JULY 2022 |
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nAm I BI A un IVERS ITY
OF SCIEnCE AnD TECHn OLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTHAND APPLIEDSCIENCESAND NATURALRESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BAGA
LEVEL: 5
COURSE CODE: AMC520S
COURSE NAME: AGRICULTURALMECHANIZATION
SESSION: JULY2022
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 150
SUPPLEMENTARY/ SECONDOPPORTUNITYEXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S} Mr. H. Tjikurunda
MODERATOR: Mr. J. Amutenya
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS
1. All written work MUST be done in blue or black ink
2. No books, notes and other additional aids are allowed
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (Excluding this front page)
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QUESTION 1: SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE AND BASIC FIRST AID
1.1. Explain how you can safely handle the equipment listed below to avoid accidents in the
workplace.
a) Hand tools
(5 marks)
b) Portable electric equipment
(5 marks)
c) Drilling machines
(5 marks)
1.2. Briefly, explain how you would treat a snake bite.
(5 marks)
SUBTOTAL:20
QUESTION2: BASIC CARE AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Provide 10 tips that will help extent the life of a vehicle.
SUBTOTAL:10
(10 marks)
QUESTION 3: FENCING
Explain the process of installing a fence on a farm.
SUBTOTAL:20
(20 marks)
QUESTION 4: WATER INSTALLATION
4.1. Provide the essential elements of farm water planning.
(9 marks).
4.2. Do not use an overheated water pump. Briefly explain how you can achieve this. (3
marks)
SUBTOTAL:20
QUESTION 5: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES
5.1. Define alternative energy.
5.2. Discussthe advantages of solar energy.
SUBTOTAL:23
(3 marks)
(20 Marks)
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QUESTION 6: BASIC ARC WELDING
6.1. Explain the process of striking an arc in welding.
(6 marks)
6.2. Provide general notes to explain butt welds.
(7 marks)
6.3. Provide the functions of the following items:
a) Electrode holder
(1 mark)
b) Earthing clamp
(1 mark)
c) Chipping harmer and wire brush
(2 marks)
6.4. Most important factor in arc welding is the selection of the correct current. Explain what
happens if the current is a) too low and b) excessive.
a) Too low current
(3 marks)
b) Excessivecurrent
(3 marks)
SUBTOTAL:23
QUESTION 7: BASIC CEMENT WORK
7.1. Name and explain the 3 states of concrete.
7.2. Briefly, explain how you would store cement to avoid damage and theft.
SUBTOTAL:14
(11 Marks)
(3 marks)
QUESTION 8: BASIC FARM IMPLEMENTS AND TOOLS AND MAINTENANCE
8.1. Explain the term maintenance.
(1 mark)
8.2. Explain what good maintenance includes.
(6 marks).
8.3. Explain the 2 types of maintenance.
(4 marks)
8.4. Before winter every year, it's important to make sure your equipment is ready for the
colder months, which often involves long-term storage for certain machines. What are some
of the winterization tasks a farmer can perform to ensure that equipment can be used past
winter months?
(9 marks)
SUBTOTAL:20
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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