Computer Aplication Technology Memo 2 (English)

Feb-March 2014 — Grade 12 / Matric — Computer Aplication Technology

Memo 2014 Grade 12 English

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3.1An agreement that any repairs to the computer be done on the premises/at school/in the media centre

3.2CPU RAM Graphics card Hard Dr ive (Any two\

3.3.1Monitor or screen

3.3.2A touch screen with multiple points of contact

3.3Measured diagonally Note to marker: ccept measured from bottom left corner to top right corner or top left to bottom right or any ot her correct combination Uses less power External hard drive Flash drive with large storage capacity, e.g.

9.1A LAN is a network in a local or limited area at connects computers and devices

3.9.2chool media centre within a school ithin a home, etc. (Note to marker: Accept any correct example of n appropriate location for a LAN (Any

3.11Use an ergonomic/comfort keyboard Use palm/wrist rests Maintain good posture/take regular breaks , etc. Note to marker: Accept only ONE reference to posture, for example: hands, feet, back, etc

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4.1Bluetooth

4.2.1All basic capabilities /specifications needed for SOHO user A relativ ely cheap computer Can upgrade some components at a later stage, etc. (Any two

4.2.2Smaller RAM Smaller hard drive Slower processor/not state the art processor Has only onboard graphics and sound Probably has fewer USB ports/no HDMI ports , etc.

4.3.1Code assigned to software hich users need to enter to install and use the software

4.3.2Prevents (software\ piracy or ensure that users pay for the program

4.4.1Slows down the performance of the computer Slow down hard disk access (Any one\

4.4.2Disk defragmenter Defra gmentation too isk Defragger Note to marker: Accept any acceptable utility , for example, Defraggler

4.5.1An i con desktop or in folder hat provides a user with direct link to a resource such as a pro gram, file, printer, disk drive etc

4.5.2Access /Navigate th ough/D isplay web pages

4.6oblem he hard disk does not contain the files needed for the booting process Solution Reload Repair the operating system

4.7.1Open source software provides access to the source code which can be used and modified Open source software can be freely redistributed (but not sold\ Free Has limited copyright restrictions

4.7.2There may be very little /no technical support/no support offered by the developer There may be fewer training opportunities

4.8.1Installs software improvements Fix software problems ( 'bugs' /prevents errors from occurring on your computer

4.8.2The download or install process will be interrupted ausing errors or corruptions in the software

4.9Operating system Utility programs Note to marker: Accept any specific utility programs , for example river programs, nti

4.10A copy/duplicate file or program

4.10.2Backup regularly Store on a separate storage medium p off site/in a different place/fireproof safe /in the cl oud (Any two\

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5.1The Internet is worldw de connection of networks and computers The orld ide is a

5.2Search engine Note to marker: Do not accept any search engine names , i.e. Google , etc

5.3Share hardware/peripherals Share data and information Share software Share an Internet access point Centralise data e software is e asier to maintain Improve communications e.g.

5.1An e mail message/SMS that supposedly comes from a legitimate institution such as a bank that attempt to obtain personal and/or financial information

5.1Change any passwords that could have been co mpromised Inform the bank/financial institution involved

5.1Notification message in a pop up

5.1Speech text program

5.1Adding captions/ sub titles [26] 1026

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6.1Database

6.2Smartph one book reader , etc. (Note to marker: Accept brand names such as Kindle or iPad or tablet/tablet computer.\ (Any one\

6.3Information on the web must be evaluated (against other websites\ Check if the website is affiliated to a reputable ins titution such as a well known university Check the authority/author and their credentials

6.4Exclusive legal rights/ownership held by people such as authors/arti sts/ musicians/ developers

6.4.2Add a bibliography Use referencing such as endnotes/footnotes /cross references , etc. Use citation tool o the word processing application, etc. Add hyperlinks to websites (Any

6.5.1orms Electronic forms

6.5.2Closed questions/ Questions with only one possible answer Non ambiguous questions Questions must relate to the topic/research Questions where the respondent chooses the answer from a list

6.6.1Need a suitable driver (program\ for the operating system Paper jam No cartridge No paper Not connected properly/not switched on rint job stuck in printer queue etc. (Any two\

6.6.2Ink cartridges contain toxic materials damage the environment Ink cartridges can be recycled /refilled

6.7RSS feeds

6.8.1Software that extends the capabilities of a web browser /allows special multimedia conte nt to be displayed

6.8.2PDF

6.9.1Blogs can be accessed by people beyond the interest group The mail message may not reach all the intended community members /She may not have all their e mail addresses

6.9.2A short messaging service allows users to publish short text 200 characters\

6.9.3Collaboration with learners or other teachers

6.9.4Twitter

6.10It is possible to reach a far wider target audience/more clients/a global market Easier to inte act /communicate with clients/get feedback

Topics Identified

Business EnvironmentsBusiness FunctionsBusiness Plan

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 26 + 26 = 72 marks

Paper information

SubjectComputer Aplication Technology

Year2014

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages13

Downloads10

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