Consumer Studies Memo 1 (English)

November 2021 — Grade 12 / Matric — Consumer Studies

Memo 2021 Grade 12 English

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1.1.1Remembering easy (Focus, p.157, Successful, p.173\ (1\

1.1.2Rememberi ng easy (Focus, p.158 159, Successful, p.175\

1.1.3Remembering easy (Focus, p.167, Successful, p.185\ (1\

1.1.4Understanding , easy (Focus, p.1 70 Successful, p.1 93

1.1.5Remembering, easy (Focus, p.166 Successful, p.1 84 (1\

1.1.6Remembering, easy Focus, p.72; Successful, p.7 , 80\ (1\

1.1.7Understanding, moderate (Focus, p. 89 Successful, p.103

1.1.8Remembering easy (Focus, p.98; Successful, p.118\ (1\

1.1.9Remembering, easy (Focus, p.71; Successful, p.77\ (1\

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

1.1.11Understanding, easy (Focus, p.49; Successful, p.53\ (1\

1.1.12Remembering, easy (Focus, p.54; Successful, p.57\ (1\

1.1.13Remembering, easy (Focus, p.148 ; Successful, p.16 (1\

1.1.14Re membering, easy (Focus, p.1 ; Successful, p.137\ (1\

1.1.15Remembering, easy (Focus, p.120; Successful, p.139 (1\

1.1.16Remembering, eas y (Focus, p.40 ; Successful, p. (1\

1.1.17Remembering easy (Focus, p. 35; Successful, p.35\ (1\

1.1.18Understanding, moderate (Focus, p. Successful,

1.1.19Understanding, moderate (Focus, p. Successful,

1.1.20Understanding, eas y (Focus, p.10; Successful, p.17\ (1\ Consumer S tudies

1.2(Any order\ (4\ Remembering, easy (Focus, p.121; Successful, p.138\

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1.3.4 (4 Understanding, moderate (Focus, p.1 18; Successful, p.21

1.4.4(4\ Understanding, moderate (Focus, p.92 94; Successful, p. 113 114\

1.5Exemption clause (Focus, p. 156 ; Successful, p. 173

1.5.2 Phishing/ scam (Focus, p. 159 ; Successful, p. 177 1.

1.5.4Unfair business practice Focus, p. 157 ; Successful, p. 174 (4\ Understanding, moderate

1.6(Any order\ (4\ Analysing, difficult (Grade 11\ [40] TOTAL SECTION A:40

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2.1Name the document that is a legal agreement between two or more parties. Contract (1\ Remembering, easy (Focus, p.155; Successful, p.169\

2.2Give TWO examples of fossil fuels as a form of energy. Coal Oil / paraffin / kerosene

2.3Define the term epo rate The interest rate at which the commercial banks can borrow money from

2.4State THREE ways in which consumers can save electricity when using household lights. Switch lights off when not in use.

2.5.1Name who should pay provisional tax. Taxpayers whose income is not fixed/ taxpayers with an irregular income/ people with income other than a regular salary

2.5.2Explain how provisional tax is paid to SARS. Provisional tax is paid in the form of two payments twice a year from income received during the first year

2.6.1Identify the type of club described above. Stokvel community based savings club (1\ Understanding, easy (Focus, p.161

2.6.2State THREE requirements that Siyabuthana must meet in order for them to be a legal club. All the members must know how much money everyone will invest how

2.7Advise the community on how to use the following effectively to save water

2.7.1Taps Make sure that there are no dripping taps fix dripping taps/ leaks Fit tap aerators as these reduce the water flow by 50

2.7.2Toilets Place a pla stic bottle filled with water/ a brick into the cistern to reduce the amount of water per flush Make sure that the toilet/

2.8.1 Define the term scam A s cam is a false and fraudulent business deal

2.8.2 Identify and e xplain THREE warning signs that indicate this is

2.9Discuss how the lack of refuse removal will have a negative impact on community. If refuse is not removed/collected regularly, it will contribute to the

2.10Write a paragraph to justify the increase in food prices from 2019 to 2020. Inflation caused

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3.1Define the term food additives. Food additives are natural/ chemical substances/ ingredients intentionally

3.2State the cause of Type 1 diabetes. The pancreas cells are damaged/ unable to produce insulin There is genetic/ hereditary

3.3Name THREE ways in which E. coli is transmitted in the food environment Eating/

3.4Discuss the benefits on the natural environment when producing organically grown foods Soil quality is improved Water supply is improved as it remains cleaner because there is no

3.5Explain how the THREE nutrients in the foods listed below will assist in reventing steoporosis.

3.6Use the table to c ompare the dietary related conditions hypoglyc emia and hyperglyc emia with reference to the following aspects.

3.6.2 Causes Skipping meals irregular eating Over exercising

3.7State FOUR ways in which food irradiation increase the shelf life of food. It delays the ripening of fruit. Controls the sprouting of onions/ garlic/

3.8Explain how food security was ensured by the government and communities during the 2020 national lockdown. The shops remained opened so that people could have access to

50.00to purchase food and other social grants were increased and expanded so that people could purchase basic foods. People who were retrenched or not earning a salary received UIF/TERS

3.9Analyse the suitability of the food items in the meal plan for a iabetic Plain low fat yog hurt contains very little sugar/

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4.1Explain the term fashion fad A style that catches on amongst a large group of people

4.2Give THREE guidelines to consider when buying shoes for the world of work. Buy good quality (leather/ suede\ long lasting shoes.

4.3.1Name TWO stages in the fashion cycle that cloth/fabric masks have been through since March 2020 The beginning/ launch/ introduction The rise

4.3.2Explain each of the stages mentioned in QUESTION

4.3.1The beginning/ launch/ introduction Face masks were introduced. Few people/ celebrities/ leaders

4.4Discuss the versatility of the blazer as an item of clothing to wear to work It can be mixed and matched with different colour shirts

4.5Discuss how reusing clothing items contributes to a sustainable environment. Reusing clothes means new clothing/ fabrics/ textiles do not have to be produced

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5.1Name THREE expenses that are paid using the levy. Pay wages and salaries of staff that work for the complex. Maintain the buildings/ common areas. Paying water for the common areas. Paying electricity for the common areas.

5.2Redraw the table below and explain the advantages of buying and renting a property under the following headings:

5.2.1OWNERSHIP

5.2.2INVESTMENTS Buying Become the owner of the property. (1\ Sound investment/ accumulate wealth/ value of property increases

5.3.1Identify the stove that uses the most non human energy. Stove A (1\ Understanding, easy (Focus, p.139; Successful, p.160\

5.3.2Give a reason for the answer in 5.3.1 Stove A uses both gas and electricity, while stove B only use gas. (1\ Understanding, easy (Focus, p.139; Successful, p.160\ Consumer S tudies

5.3.3Explain why stove B will be most suitable choice Gas cooks fast/ provides instant heat and will save time. It can be used during load shedding. The whole stove use gas and this will save electricity

5.3.4Calculate the total price of the stove B if it is bought on an instalment sale transaction. Show ALL calculations R 400,00 x 24 = R9600 + R395 (deposit\ R9

5.4Explain the possible financial impact of the 2020 national lockdown on property landlords. Landlords: Tenants could not have been evicted if they could not pay the rental Lost income from the rental properties

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6.1Define the term mark up The amount/ percentage added to the cost price

6.2Explain why the hygiene of workers is very important in a work environment. Regular washing of hands prevents the spread of possible diseases.

6.3Explain how regul ar/ routine maintenance of equipment would benefit any business. Preve nt unexpected breakdowns during production

6.4Explain the purpose of stock control in a business. To ensure that the business does not overstock as more storage space might be needed and stock might get damaged

6.5.1 Explain how his business came in to existence He saved a bit of money to buy fresh flowers.

6.5.2 Identify Khanye target market. Congregants People organising weddings/ parties

6.5.3Discuss the following factors that contribute to the success of business (a\ Financial resources He used his

6.5.4Give the benefits of training the unemployed neighbour. It created a job opportunity/ income for the neighbour. It is cheaper to train the neighbour than to hire a professional florist. It improved the quality of work/ flower arrangements.

6.5.6Give reasons for each of the following: (a\ Consistent profitability throughout the year. Places of worship/ congregants buy flowers throughout the year. Weddings/

6.5.7Justify the following statement Khanye is a responsible consumer. Khanye uses/ reuses leaves from the flowers as compost thus reducing waste. He buys flowers from an

Topics Identified

Food SafetyService

Mark Allocation

Total200 marks

Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 20 + 20 + 40 = 200 marks

Paper information

SubjectConsumer Studies

Year2021

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages19

Downloads2

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago5y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayFriday

Exam periodNovember 2021

Days since exam1,813

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