Computer Application Technology Memo 2 (English)

May-June 2026 — Grade 12 / Matric — Computer Application Technology

Memo 2026 Grade 12 English

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1.1Total: [10] Total: [10]10

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3.4and andidate s need to provide the correct term, e.g. Motherboard, in order to get the mark Award the mark if the correct answer is given without the word FALSE Do NOT award the mark if only the word FALSE is given without the correct

3.1False, otherboard

3.2True

3.3False, bstract

3.4False, ALT

3.5False, Intranet [5] TOTAL SECTION A:5

4.1Definition of GUI An interface through which a user interacts with a device/ computer AND TWO GUI features that are often use

4.3.1Software to enable communication between system software and peripherals Drivers/device drivers

4.3.2Process of plug and play (1\ New device automatically detected What t ype of s oftware is

4.3.4TWO ways in which Disk Cleanup is used to free up disk space (1\ Delete files from t emporary internet folder (2\

4.6Function of ROM in computer system Stores permanent, non volatile instructions firmware/BIOS needed to start

4.10.1Explain multi core processor (1\ Multiple cores on a single CPU/processor chip (2\ Each

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5.1.1etwork components in the diagram A: Network communication device (switch/hub\ Integrated component to connect cable to a computer NIC (network interface card\

5.1Reasons for wired connection to connect devices (1\ Faster data connection speed (2\ More stable connection (3\

5.2.1Explanation of web browser A web browser is a program which is used to display/navigate /access/retrieve websites /interprets HTML Explanation of a search engine A search engine is a program/website which finds webpages on

5.3TWO services provided by an ISP apart from internet access (1\ mail services /Fax to e mail (2\ Web hosting (3\

5.4The process multiple computers shar ing processing power AND an example Grid computing Example (1\ Crypto mining

5.5Concept of web caching AND explain the impact on web browser Web caching stores copies of frequently accessed web content IMPACT It speeds up subsequent access to frequently accessed content, reducing load times

5.6TWO benefits of a pop up blocker, other than blocking pop ups and adverts (1\ Improves security by preventing pop ups with potential malware (2\ Uses less

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6.1WO examples of good file management practices (1\ To ensure files/folders have

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7.1Definition of 5IR Put the focus back on human and machine interaction endeavour TWO ways cyber criminals disrupt/damage computer systems (1\ By implementing DDoS attacks (2\

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7.4TWO reasons why it is important to ensure accuracy and validation of data (1\ Prevents the inaccurate analysis of data (2\ Output of data is more credible /Reduces legal liability arising from data errors

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8.1Automatic appearance of date at the top of every page Insert a date field

8.2Exclude heading from Table of Contents (1\ Change the style to normal/remove the style (2\ Select ' Do not show in T able of Contents'

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9.1.1Size of m emory Memory GB (Note to marker: the number and measurement unit (GB\ must be listed\

9.1.2Speed of processor Speed: 2.4 GHz

9.1.3Name of the operating system in this computer Linux: Ubuntu

9.1.4TWO disadvantages of open source software (1\ Problems with software compatibility and peripheral compatibility (2\ Multiple versions available/Inadequate standardisation

9.4.1Feature that was used in the electronic form Track changes ONE benefit of using track changes (1\ Changes by different people can easily be seen (2\ Changes can easily be accepted or rejected

9.4TWO advantages of using an online survey (1\ Online forms eliminate issues with illegible handwriting (2\ Data validation can be built in, preventing errors (dropdown lists\ (3\

9.6.2TWO reasons for choosing shaped internet connection (1\ Contracts packages are normally cheaper

10.1.1What is two factor uthentication layer security method that requires two forms of identification TWO r

10.1.3ONE r eason why the gym app might not install certain mobile devices (1\

10.2.1TWO wearable devices that can synchronise with gym app (1\ Smart atch /GPS sports watch (2\ Smart

10.2.2What does ynchronise refer to in this scenario It will update the latest data from the wearable device to the

10.2.3Type of n etwork AND motivation A Personal Area Network (PAN\ Motivation (1\ Connecting only two devices in a small network (2\

10.3.1Both an input and an output device Touchscreen

10.3.2How POS system finds price Identify a code/key/barcode

10.4.1How b iometric authentication improves security (1\ The physical features of a person are more difficult to hack/duplicate (2\ More convenient user does not have to remember anything TWO different biometric devices

10.6Which is the most reliable source AND motivate Source B Motivation (1\ It is from an official fitness website

10.7.1Error message in cell A8 (1\ Cann ot find the average of age group (2\ Cannot calculate the average because column A is text Recommendation (1\ Delete the formula/Do averages from column B onwards

Topics Identified

Word ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesPresentationsProgrammingNetworkingHardware

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Total150 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 5 + 10 + 15 + 25 + 25 = 100 marks

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Paper information

SubjectComputer Application Technology

Year2026

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages22

Downloads5

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