Computer Application Technology Memo 2 (English)

May-June 2021 — Grade 12 / Matric — Computer Application Technology

Memo 2021 Grade 12 English

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2.10Total: [10] Total: [10] QUESTION TRUE/FALSE ITEMS (Note to marker: In Question10

3.1True

3.2True

3.3Fals e, size/type /extension

3.4True

3.5False, Antivirus /Anti malware [5] TOTAL SECTION A: 255

4.1.1Choice HD

4.1.2Reason (1\ Improves performance/speed (2\ More RAM w ill enable working with many programs /data files opened

4.1.3Choice Windows 10 Professional dition

4.1.4Reason for choosing an operating system (1\ Business users will require latest features/security offered by Windows 10 (2\ Windows 7 is not supported by Microsoft anymore

4.2TWO r eason for an entry level CPU (1\ An e ntry level CPU has enough processing power for a computer

4.4.1 TWO problems that occur when the hard disk drive is full (1\ Getting prompts that there is no space left/Cannot save anything (2\ Thrashing/

4.4.2 system utility used to remove unwanted files Disk Cleanup /C

4.4.3 ONE way to free up space on the HDD (1\ Compress (Zip Archive\

4.5TWO ways to solve the problem of PC that will not boot (1\ Re

4.6isadvantage of convergence (1\ Functionality of many devices is lost if the device fails (2\ Difficult to upgrade only one part of the device (Any one\

4.7TWO reasons to use note taking software (1\ Enables rapid capturing of ideas from a variety of inputs, e.g. video, audio, handwriting, etc. (2\

4.8TWO functions of a web browser other than viewing web pages (1\ Provides a facility to download files/content (2\

4.9TWO challenges when updating software (1\ May consume too much data (2\

4.9.2 ONE way to ensure computer does not update while it is in use Set a suitable time for u pdate /Use Task Scheduler

4.10Reason for not successfully saving with Send to and solution Reason: This action will only create a shortcut, and not save the actual file to

4.11TWO solutions for voice recognition software not understanding (1\ Change /Replace /Check the microphone (2\

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5.1TWO advantages of grid computing (1\ Ability to use many combined resources (2\ The use of a combination of resources saves time and money (Do NOT accept 'saves time/money' only must be qualified\ (3\

5.2.1Identify devices in a network Switch /Router/Hub (Print/NAS\

5.2.2Type of network for D LAN /HAN (Accept client server network

5.3TWO reasons to turn off Bluetooth if connectivity is not required (1\ May interfere with other wireless signals (2\ Avoid being tracked (3\ Reduces the possibility of hacking attacks /more

5.5Reason for a OTP sent to your smart phone (1\

5.6Reason for using Bcc feature in mail To hide the addresses of some other recipients /To hide the fact that the

5.8TWO disadvantages of FTP technology (1\ More complex/T ransfer process may be more complicated than using drag

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6.1TWO ways to det ect plagiarism in a learner's PAT (1\ Search for specific sentences from the PAT on the internet to check

6.2TWO ways that make a chart/graph easier to interpret (1\ Add chart title /heading (2\ Use

6.3.1TWO advantages of using drop down form fields in an electronic questionnaire (1\ User is restricted to options given (2\ Easier to process the data from the responses (3\

6.3.2Option that should be removed from the drop down box and reason why Longer than five days Motivation Partial overlap with

6.4TWO ways to ensure logical grouping and flow of information in a formal report (1\ Use (numbered\ headings /subheadings to group related information in paragraphs

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7.1Definition of social engin eering The act of misleading /manipulating people to obtain

7.2TWO negative implications for a company of employees using work computers for private

7.3ONE software technology used with cameras to identify criminals (1\ Artificial

7.4TWO strategies to discourage cyberbullying (1\ Report the offender (2\ Block the offender from contacting them (3\

7.5ONE reason for un knowingly trust ing program containing a Trojan

7.6.1Term to describe furniture design in a working environment Ergonomics

7.6.2Health benefit of the advertised chair (1\ Provides back support to prevent backache (2\ Allows the user to sit comfortabl for longer periods /improves

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8.1TWO methods to set the indents in a word processing document (1\ Use the ruler (2\ Use the paragraph dialog box /Indentation option in paragraph dialog box (3\

8.2ONE example of formatting restriction in an electronic form (1\ Prevent formatting changes (Read

8.3Reason why an existing file does not show in the file list /dialog (1\ ll files

8.4Purpose of a small square in the bottom right corner of cell C1 To perform an Auto Fill/copy function by dragging or double clicking

8.5Reason for absolute cell reference in VLOOKUP table range So that if the VLOOKUP function is copied and pasted the range being checked will not change

8.6Processing that was done to the original data (1\ Sorting according to Department first (2\ Then sorted by Number_in_Stock (Note to marker: Allocate only one mark if reference has been made to sorting but is not specified\

8.7.1Reason why a merge field cannot be inserted (1\ he data source (Recipients\ is not linked

8.7.2Reason why some expected record do not display in Mail Merge (1\ Errors in creating the filter or recipient list (2\ Some data is missing from the

8.8.1Objects on which database queries can be based (1\ Tables (2\ Queries (Any one\

8.8.2How to view the name of the object on which a query is based Open the query in Design View and view the name of the object in the Table row The name of the object will appear above the field list in Design view

8.9Diagram of table in HTML DESCRIPTION Item Item Mark distribution:

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9.1TWO reasons for using ICTs to record/manage health screening data (1\ Capture data more efficiently/Devices can record data/Reduce queues when capturing data (2\ Easier to share data (3\

9.2.1TWO reasons for a tablet over a laptop for health screening (1\ Tablet is

9.2.2TWO specifications when buying a tablet (1\ Wi Fi/Cellular/Bluetooth connectivity (2\ Front and rear facing cameras (3\

9.3.2 TWO ways to solve the problem of the tablet not connect ing

9.4.1Spreadsheet feature to remove unnecessary spaces in the headings Find and Replace

9.4.2Spreadsheet feature to automatically highlight a value Conditional formatting

9.4.3Spreadsheet function to determine number of learners with a cough COUNTIF

9.5.1THREE improvements that could be made to Date of birth field (1\ Change Data Type to Date/Time (2\ Set Format to Short/Long date (3\ Show Date Picker (4\

9.5.2Reason for filling in Description options in database table Enables understanding the data required for the records in the database /Maintenance purposes

9.6TWO reasons to make a cloud backup of data (1\ Data can be accessed from any device with access to the internet anywhere in the world (2\ Backup is at a remote location (Accept any reference to the reasons for offsite backup,e.g. theft, fire, virus, etc.\

9.7TWO ways for school to share health information electronically (1\ Attached the data to an e

9.8.1Service that makes sharing of long web addresses easier URL shortener g. Bitly , TinyURL, etc. Accept any other valid response\

9.8.2TWO ways in which fake information is made to seem believable (1\ Experts are incorrectly cited or referenced (2\ Pretends to be from a reliable author (3\ Information presented in a professional/technical format that seems

9.8.3TWO ways to avoid being fooled by fake information (1\ Check information accuracy against other sources (2\ Check the cred ibility of the author (3\ Look for bias

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10.1.1Definition of learning Education and training delivered over the internet using mobile devices such as tablets

10.1.2TWO kinds of learning resources (1\ Online lessons /virtual meetings/streaming of lessons/webinars, etc. (2\

10.1.3TWO examples of virtual reality (VR\ enhancing learning (1\ Go on virtual 3D educational tours (2\ Simulate science experiments , etc.

10.1.4TWO word processing features for feedback (1\ Comments (2\ Track changes (3\ Highlights/Different font colours to indicate issues (4\ Hyperlinks/

10.2Term for concept of lack of access to ICTs Digital divide Computer Applications Technology/P2 19 DBE/2021 SC/NSC Marking Guideline

10.3.1TWO advantages of using the ISP for the website (1\ No need for extra local storage space/server (2\ Maintenance of hardware/software is outsourced (3\ Reduced downtime (4\ Separate internal and external networks

10.3.2TWO reasons for image not displaying in a browser (1\ Picture resource is not available/deleted (2\ Picture is in another folder (3\ Browser security may be blocking the picture (4\ Browser settings do not show pictures to limit data usage

10.3.3Reason why website displays differently on smartphone screens Layout of the webpage may not have been designed for a smartphone/ smaller screen 10. .1 Reason for having broadband connection for

10.5TWO criteria to determine if devices are usable for learning (1\ Devices are in good working order (2\ Devices are not too old/Compatible with current software/Compatible with school programs (3\ Have enough storage space for

10.6TWO technologies used to control stock (1\ RFID tags (2\ Barcodes (3\ Scanners to read tags/barcodes (4\ Database

10.7.1ONE reason why a database is more suitable than a spreadsheet (1\ Ease of capturing through forms (2\ Queries based on criteria (3\ Easy to do reports (4\ Use of functions/calculations in a summary/report

10.7.2ONE way to transfer graph data from database to spreadsheet without retyping Import the data from a database/Export the data to a spreadsheet Copy and paste the data to a spreadsheet

10.7.3ONE way to ensure that graph updates in word processor if spreadsheet data changes Link the graph /Select update [25] TOTAL SECTION C: 50 GRAND TOTAL:25

Topics Identified

Word ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesProgrammingNetworkingHardware

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

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

Paper information

SubjectComputer Application Technology

Year2021

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages20

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