Consumer Studies Memo 1 (English)

May-June 2023 — Grade 12 / Matric — Consumer Studies

Memo 2023 Grade 12 English

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1.1.1Remembering, easy (Focus, p. 163 ; Successful, p. 181 (1\

1.1.2Remembering, easy Consumer Issue (1\

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1.1.4Remembering, easy (Focus, p. 166 ; Successful, p. 184 (1\

1.1.5Remembering , easy (Focus, p. 161 162; Successful, p. 178

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1.1.7Remembering, easy (Focus, p. 94 ; Successful, p. 14 (1\

1.1.8Remembering, easy (Focus, p. 77 ; Successful, p. 91 (1\

1.1.9Remembering, easy (Focus, p. 77 ; Successful, p. 91 (1\

1.1.10Remembering, easy (Focus, p. 103 ; Successful, p. 123\ (1\

1.1.11Understanding , easy Grade 11; Focus, p. 49 Successful, p.5

1.1.12Understanding , easy Grade 11 (1\

1.1.13Remembering, easy (Focus, p. 148 ; Successful, p. 162 (1\

1.1.14Applying moderate (Focus, p. 148 149 ; Successful, p.

1.1.15Remembering, easy (Focus, p. 117 118 ; Successful, p. 137

1.1.16Remembering, easy (Focus, p. 16 ; Successful, p. 22 (1\

1.1.17Understanding , easy (Focus, p. 32 ; Successful, p.

1.119 Remembering, easy (Focus, p. 35 Successful, p. 35

1.120 Understanding , easy (Focus, p. 13 ; Successful, p. 19

1.2.1Mark up (1\

1.2.2Best sales scenario (1\

1.2.3Cash flow projection (1\

1.2.4Start up costs/ capital (1\ Remembering, easy (Focus, p.35

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1.6(Any order\ (4\ Applying, moderate (Focus , 163

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2.2Give FOUR examples of unfair business practices. An unfair business practice includes: Fraud / illegal isrepresentation

2.4Explain how a prize notification/ lottery scam works. Prize notification scam A consumer receives an e mail/ SMS saying that he/ she won the lottery

2.82. .1 Name and e xplain the instrument that is used to measure inflation. Consumer Price I ndex

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3.4Explain why herbs and spices are irradiated. They will contaminate food if not irradiated because they have a high bacterial load. Irradiation makes the food safer to eat destroys

3.5Explain how E.coli may be transmitted to the people. The beaches and rivers could have been contaminated by sewage due to damaged sewage pipes/ ageing/ lack of maintaining infrastructure.

3.6.1 Name the food related health condition represented in the picture above. Atherosclerosis/ coronary heart disease (1\

3.6.2Identify the substance A indicated in the picture above Plaque/ cholesterol white waxy substance/ fatty deposi ts

3.6.3 Describe how the substance may contribute to coronary heart disease. Plaque/ cholesterol

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4.1Name the fashion that imitates/resembles style from a previous era. Retrospective fashion (1\ Remembering, easy (Focus, p.

4.2Give THREE stages in the fashion cycle. Beginning/ launch/ introduction Rise Peak

4.3Explain the term ounterfeit products eplicas imitation/ fake

4.4The environment is considered in the production of eco friendly fabrics. Validate the statement Grown and produced in an environmentally friendly/ sustainable way/low carbon footprint. The

4.6Discuss how changes in technology since the 1990s have contributed to creating the affordable

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5.1List the information that must be included in a lease agreement. Person al d etails of bo th parties. The deposit that is required. When the rent is payable

5.2.1Describe THREE ways in which the upright freezer saves human energy. The upright freezer has an auto defrost function therefore does not have to be defrosted manually. This will save time. Stainless steel finish/

5.2.2Explain why a lay by will be a suitable purchasing transaction for someone who only has enough cash to pay a deposit It can be paid off over a period of time.

5.3.1 Name and e xplain the type of home ownership in the advertisement above. This is a sectional title ownership

5.3.2 Identify from the advertisement above THREE services that will be paid for by levies. Swimming pool

5.3Describe why it will be financially beneficial to buy property in the development above. It will be financially beneficia because of the free bond costs

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6.1Define the term target market. A group of people who want to purchase your product or service and are willing to pay the price that you are charging for it.

6.2Name TWO distribution methods that an entrepreneur can use to sell his/ her products Dir ect selling/ distributing/

6.3Suggest FOUR ways in which a new entrepreneur can build good customer relations to ensure the success of a business. By ensuring that the business meets the wants and needs of the customers. By making customers feel important

6.4Explain the importance of adher ing to product specifications. To ensure that the product is always the same consistent in terms of

6.5.1(a\ Availability of fina ncial resources 000 borrowed from a friend. R50 000 g

6.5.2 De scribe why Lebuhang is considered n environmentally and socially

6.5.3 Explain why it is likely that Eggselent will be a sustainable profitable business. here is a high demand for her product/

6.5.4Calculate the profit she makes on five dozen eggs. Show ALL calculations. 15 x 5

6.6Predict the negative financial impact that load shedding will have on small businesses and its employees Businesses close during load shedding and as a result will lose customers

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Total200 marks

Sections40 + 40 + 20 + 40 = 140 marks

Paper information

SubjectConsumer Studies

Year2023

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages18

Downloads3

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