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Agricultural Technology Grade 12 question paper overview

This page includes Agricultural Technology Grade 12 past papers and memos.

Agricultural Technology Grade 12 only has paper 1, written on the same day. The exam paper is divided into 2 sections: Section A, and Section B.

Section A has three main question categories in total. These main questions include question 1 with 10 multiple-choice sub-questions, five "Change the underlined word(s) in each of the following statements" type of questions, and another five "Choose a word/term from COLUMN B" type of questions

Section B question paper has FIVE main questions: application questions with images, terminologies, and scenario questions.

1 paperin the final exam
200 markstotal
3 hourswriting time
2020–20267 years of papers
49papers and memos

Exam facts from the DBE November 2025 question paper. See the full exam guide.

Agricultural Technology Grade 12 Papers

Exam Practice

Agricultural Technology: Most Common Exam Questions Quiz

Real multiple-choice questions from DBE NSC Agricultural Technology papers, 2023 to 2025, with the official memo answers.

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Exam Questions

7

Topics

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NSC Years (2023 to 2025)

Paper 1Safety & Farm Economics(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Question 1.1.1

In a hazardous situation, you must first spot the potential hazard, then assess the risk and finally you must …
Paper 1Tractors, Implements & Equipment(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Question 1.1.2

To prevent an injury when working with the power take-off (PTO) shaft, the operator should …
Paper 1Safety & Farm Economics(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Question 1.1.4

Which ONE of the following is NOT a work design (ergonomic) hazard?
Paper 1Welding & Joining(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Question 1.1.5

The … valve should be opened first when lighting an oxyacetylene flame.
Paper 1Tractors, Implements & Equipment(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Question 1.1.6

Which ONE of the following will have a positive influence on a tractor's centre of gravity?
Paper 1Safety & Farm Economics(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Question 1.1.7

Workplace stress, such as harassment, is a health hazard that can cause a/an … illness.
Paper 1Tractors, Implements & Equipment(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Question 1.1.8

The floating ... of the ram baler constantly rotates and feeds the hay to the packing arms.
Paper 1Tractors, Implements & Equipment(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Question 1.1.9

A herbicide has a mixing ratio of 5 mℓ herbicide to 1 ℓ of water. Determine the amount of herbicide that must be added to 20 ℓ of water:
Paper 1Safety & Farm Economics(20 marks)

NSC November 2025 · Question 1.1.10

The background colour of the safety signs found on electric fencing must be ...
Paper 1Tractors, Implements & Equipment(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Question 1.1.1

The purpose of a bearing is to …
Paper 1Water & Irrigation(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Question 1.1.2

An irrigation system that distributes pressurised water to a field with the use of sprayers that apply water downwards:
Paper 1Water & Irrigation(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Question 1.1.3

A filtering system installed in an irrigation system to filter out undesirable material from the water to prevent blockages of the sprayers:
Paper 1Welding & Joining(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Question 1.1.4

A special electrode is used in this type of welding process to make the process easier because the welding joint 'freezes' more quickly:
Paper 1Materials(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Question 1.1.5

… is a synthetic material with a melting point of 327 °C.
Paper 1Materials(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Question 1.1.6

A hard metal alloy with antimicrobial properties and resistant to corrosion, chemicals, acids and alkali:
Paper 1Safety & Farm Economics(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Question 1.1.7

Fixed capital as an economic factor:
Paper 1Welding & Joining(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Question 1.1.8

This adhesive will fail when used to join two materials that will be used in wet conditions:
Paper 1Tractors, Implements & Equipment(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Question 1.1.9

Black smoke indicates that the tractor's …
Paper 1Tractors, Implements & Equipment(20 marks)

NSC May/June 2025 · Question 1.1.10

The … is used to supply compressed air for operating tools, such as pneumatic wrenches and spray-paint tools.
Paper 1Precision Farming & Technology(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Question 1.1.1

A device used for determining the grazing pattern of a farm animal:
Paper 1Water & Irrigation(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Question 1.1.2

A water purification method that sends water through two different liquids, separated by a permeable film, that allows water to pass through on a molecular level:
Paper 1Welding & Joining(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Question 1.1.3

Insufficient … will cause splattering of little metal balls during the welding process and will discolour the welding joint into colours of brown and green.
Paper 1Tractors, Implements & Equipment(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Question 1.1.4

ONE of the following is NOT part of the three-point hitch mechanism of a tractor:
Paper 1Safety & Farm Economics(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Question 1.1.5

Movable capital includes implements and …
Paper 1Tractors, Implements & Equipment(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Question 1.1.6

The function of the automatic depth-control mechanism of a tractor is to adjust the …
Paper 1Energy & Electricity(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Question 1.1.7

… is any plant or animal matter that is combustible and which can be used as an alternative fuel.
Paper 1Welding & Joining(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Question 1.1.8

The process of joining brass:
Paper 1Welding & Joining(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Question 1.1.9

ONE of the following must be considered when choosing an adhesive for application in conditions where extreme heat plays a major role:
Paper 1Materials(20 marks)

NSC November 2024 · Question 1.1.10

… is used as a non-stick material for manufacturing windshield wiper blades.
Paper 1Tractors, Implements & Equipment(1 mark)

NSC November 2023 · Question 1.1.1

The … of the hammer mill facilitates the process of feeding hay into the machine.
Paper 1Tractors, Implements & Equipment(1 mark)

NSC November 2023 · Question 1.1.2

The device that facilitates the power take-off shaft (PTO shaft) to operate at an angle:
Paper 1Tractors, Implements & Equipment(1 mark)

NSC November 2023 · Question 1.1.3

A method used to change a tractor's mass displacement positively:
Paper 1Tractors, Implements & Equipment(1 mark)

NSC November 2023 · Question 1.1.4

Where can the tractor's sensitivity element be installed?
Paper 1Materials(1 mark)

NSC November 2023 · Question 1.1.5

The material used for manufacturing the main structure of a centre- pivot irrigation system:
Paper 1Water & Irrigation(1 mark)

NSC November 2023 · Question 1.1.6

A device used to measure the moisture content of the soil:
Paper 1Water & Irrigation(1 mark)

NSC November 2023 · Question 1.1.7

Regulates the one-directional flow of water in an irrigation system:
Paper 1Welding & Joining(1 mark)

NSC November 2023 · Question 1.1.8

A … is not a component of the oxyacetylene cutting torch.
Paper 1Welding & Joining(1 mark)

NSC November 2023 · Question 1.1.9

A device that prevents a flame from shooting back into the gas cylinder while working with the oxyacetylene cutting apparatus:
Paper 1Welding & Joining(20 marks)

NSC November 2023 · Question 1.1.10

Personal protection equipment safeguard the welding operator against … when welding.

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Agricultural Technology Grade 12 Exam Guide

How the final Agricultural Technology exam is set out, taken from the cover and instruction pages of the DBE November 2025 question paper.

Agricultural Technology Paper 1

  • 200 marks
  • 3 hours
  • 17 pages
  • November 2025
SectionWhat it covers
AShort Questions (three questions)
BStructured Long Questions (five questions)

Comes with: an answer book.

Instructions on the paper
  1. This question paper consists of TWO sections, namely SECTION A and SECTION B.
  2. BOTH sections are COMPULSORY.
  3. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK.
  4. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
  5. Show ALL calculations.
  6. Start EACH question in Section B on a NEW page.

Agricultural Technology Grade 12 Questions and Answers

How many papers do you write for Agricultural Technology in Grade 12?

1 paper: Paper 1 (200 marks, 3 hours). These facts are from the DBE November 2025 question papers.

What is in Agricultural Technology Paper 1?

In the November 2025 paper: Section A: Short Questions (three questions); Section B: Structured Long Questions (five questions).

Can you use a calculator in the Agricultural Technology exam?

Yes. The November 2025 Paper 1 says: "You may use a non-programmable calculator."

What do you get with the Agricultural Technology question paper?

Paper 1 comes with an answer book.

How long is the Agricultural Technology question paper?

In November 2025, Paper 1 had 17 pages.

Which Agricultural Technology past papers are on this page?

49 files from 2020 to 2026, covering the June and November exams. They are listed by year and term above, and each one opens as a PDF.

Are the Agricultural Technology memos included?

Yes. 25 of the files are memos (marking guidelines). Each memo is listed next to its question paper.

Are the Agricultural Technology papers available in Afrikaans?

Yes. Most papers on this page come in English and Afrikaans. Use the language filter above the papers to show only one.

Is there an Agricultural Technology practice quiz?

Yes. The exam questions quiz on this page has 39 questions taken word for word from real DBE Agricultural Technology papers. The memo answer shows after you try each question.