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    ELECTRONIC CONTROL AND DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

    NQF LEVEL 2
    September 2019

    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. Write neatly and legibly.


    QUESTION 1: COMPONENTS AND CIRCUIT DRAWINGS

    1.1 Define the following terms:

    1.1.1 Atomic number

    1.1.2 Atomic mass


    (2 × 2) (4)

    1.2 Briefly explain, with the aid of sketches, the following bonding methods in an
    atom:

    1.2.1 Covalent bond

    1.2.2 Ionic bond


    (2 × 3) (6)

    1.3 Explain the basic function of each of the given components.

    1.3.1 Resistor

    1.3.2 Capacitor
    (2 × 1) (2)

    1.4 If a number written on the surface mounted resistor is read as 123, then what
    is the value of the resistor? (3)

    1.5 Define an N-type semiconductor. (2)

    1.6 Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the formation of the depletion layer in a PN-
    junction. (5)

    1.7 Explain the basic operation of a light-emitting diode. (3)


    [25]

    QUESTION 2: COMPONENTS AND CIRCUIT DRAWINGS

    2.1 Name the TWO classifications of integrating currents (ICs) according to their
    functions. (2)

    2.2 An elementary circuit of a parallel-series combination consists of two resistors


    R1 and R2 connected in parallel to each other and then connected in series
    with resistor R3 and the combination is connected across a battery.

    2.2.1 Draw the diagram that represents the statement above.

    2.2.2 Calculate the total current for the circuit drawn in QUESTION 2.2.1,
    if R1 = 25 Ω, R2 = 18 Ω, R3 = 30 Ω and Vs = 15 V.
    (2 × 5) (10)
    2.3 Explain how you will perform a diode test with a digital multimeter. (2)

    2.4 State THREE advantages of a breadboard/patch board. (3)

    2.5 State THREE effects when handling electrostatic sensitive devices. (3)
    [20]

    QUESTION 3: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

    3.1 State THREE advantages of the digital system over the analogue system. (3)

    3.2 Briefly explain the concept of negative logic in terms of voltage levels. (2)

    3.3 Convert the following numbers:

    3.3.1 Binary number 101012 to a decimal number (3)

    3.3.2 Decimal number 510 to a binary number (4)

    3.4 Determine the data to be transmitted by using the correct odd parity bit, given
    the binary code 10102. (4)

    3.5 Binary calculation:


    Use the 1’s complement to subtract 3 from 9. (4)

    3.6 Draw the IEC symbol for a NAND gate and provide the truth table. (5)

    3.7 Provide the truth table for an AND gate. (4)

    3.8 Use the correct IEC symbols to represent the following flip-flops:

    3.8.1 D-type master-slave flip-flop

    3.8.3 Clock JK flip-flop


    (2 × 2) (4)
    [33]
    QUESTION 4: BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS

    4.1 Name the following hardware components of a personal computer:

    4.1.5
    4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4

    (5 x 1) (5)

    4.2 What is the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory? Give one
    example of each. (4)

    4.3 Explain how the binary levels are stored in a compact disc (CD). (5)
    [14]

    QUESTION 5: TRANSDUCERS USED IN PROCESS CONTROL

    5.1 State whether the following statements are true or false:

    5.1.1 A transducer is a devise that converts one type of input energy to a


    different type of output energy.

    5.1.2 One of the factors to consider when selecting transducers is that


    they must be suitable for the job.

    5.1.3 A common example of a ball float method is the monitoring of the


    fuel level in the tank of a car.

    5.1.4 When pressure is equal on both sides of a U-tube manometer, one


    level will be higher than the other. (4)

    5.2 Explain the functions of the transducers listed below:

    5.2.1 Photovoltaic cell

    5.2.2 Thermocouple

    5.2.3 Manometer

    5.2.4 Sight glass


    (4 × 1) (4)
    [8]
    TOTAL: 100

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