Computer Application Technology Memo 2 (English)

Feb-March 2018 — Grade 12 / Matric — Computer Application Technology

Memo 2018 Grade 12 English

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2.10Total: [10] Total: [10] Computer Applications Technology/P2 DBE/Feb. Mar. 2018 NSC10

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3.1FALSE Firewall/Router

3.2FALSE , Pop up

3.3TRUE

3.4FALSE Styles /Templates

3.5FALSE , Questionnaire/Survey [5] TOTAL SECTION A: [25] Computer Applications Technology/P2 DBE/Feb.5

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4.1More convenient /Easier to use /User is more familiar with a mouse More accurate mouse movements Ergonomic design of the mouse (Any one\ (1

4.2Laptops can be locked away Battery can allow use during power outages (Generally\ consumes l ess power Mobility makes it easy to set up any

4.3SSDs are more expensive per GB of storage They are not good for long term (archiving\ storage (lose charge\ Write cycles are limited (Any two\ (2

4.4.1Access to updated i nformation on the Internet Take a picture of homework Use social networking for collaboration Use for reading digital/electronic version of textbooks Interact with electronic quizzes

4.4.2Limited Battery life Limited controls Small screen size Overheating issues Lower s creen resolution (Any two\

4.4.3Wi Fi NFC Bluetooth (Any two\ (2\

4.4.4ocation information is added to the photo (as metadata\ (1\ Computer Applications Technology/P2

4.5.1Devices are too smal l/Standard USB connectors are too large

4.5.2Tablets Flash storage Rechargeable headphones/speakers Digital cameras Power banks (Any two\ Note to marker: Accept valid

4.6.1The attachment is an exe file which could be a virus Exe is not an image file extension (Any one\ (1\ (2\

4.6.2Delete the e mail ave and s can the attachment with an antivirus program

4.7Virus /malware infection Could o pen your computer to being hacked Legal consequences Cannot be updated/ Manufacturer may

4.8Start up in safe mode Re install operating system /F ormat storage media (HDD/SDD\ /Try to boot from recovery disk/media

4.9It was c reated using multi session /the session was not closed The o ptical drive is faulty on either one of the computers Incorrect label placement

4.10Fixes program bug Addresses security vulnerabilities Adds features to the operating system Fewer system crashes/More system stability (Any two\

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5.1.1Package C AND Uncapped data High line speed (3

5.1.2Package B AND Less data required Sufficient line speed Cost effective (Any one\ (2\

5.2.1Data cap is used up Problems with the NIC Line cable not connected Network settings in the operating system are incorrect Firewall is blocking access to a website Service provider not accessible (Any two\

5.2.2To refresh /reload the webpage (1\

5.2.3Not secure because of http instead of https no lock symbol\

5.3.1Check the list under Wi Fi settings Enable Wi Fi on the phone

5.3.2Use a firewall Use an anti malware/virus program (2\

5.4Provides additional functionality /features on websites (1\

5.5Updates are automatic ally sent to people No need to continually visit the website to check for new

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6.1When data is processed /becomes meaningful (Note to marker: Accept examples showing data to information e.g. adding headings to columns.\\ (1\

6.2Reach a larger audience Distance is not an issue Data capture can be automated (Any one\ AND Responses can be collated into a spreadsheet

6.3Negative ages /numbers will be accepted Very high ages will be accepted /there is no limit to how high a number may be (2\

6.4It may be old information Information may be bias ed Information may not be accurate contrary to other expert authors Search criteria may be irrelevant (Any two\

6.5Track changes (1\ 6. Lock cells Protect the sheet /add a password Make the file read only (Any one\

6.7Use a primary key Use i ndexing No duplicates\ property (Any one\ (1\

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7.1It requests to be forwarded to many other people You receive the same message from many people It could include a threat Difficult to verify Hig

7.2Could lead to job losses Distracts employees lower productivity Increase in electricity consumption Networks

7.3Government has no control o ver transactions No tax can be generated from transactions No consumer protection rights if unhappy with purchase It is often used as payment in illegal activities Rapid fluctuation

7.4Employer cannot track working hours /may not trust employee to work the hours he should Employer expense to set up ICT systems to accommodate telecommuting Work is dependent on a stable Internet connection

7.5Appliances can be started remotely before getting home Check on the status of appliance Manufacturer can diagnose problems without visiting Firmware can be pgrade

7.6Distraction to learning Sharing of sensitive pictures Theft creates unnecessary disciplin ary issues for the school Learners may develop anti social behaviour

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8.1Not saved with an html extension /<html> beginning and end tags omitted (1

8.2Specify the size/Resize / Adjust the width and height of the picture (1

8.3.1 All fields may hold duplicate values (1\

8.3.2Yes/No /Boolean Lookup wizard (2 8.

3.3Default value (1\ 8.

3.4Change data type to Memo/Long Text (1\

8.4Format Painter (1\

8.5Insert table on the text Convert text to table Copy text and paste into table Use the Draw T able option (Any two\ (2\

8.6.1Increase column width (1\

8.6.2Change the condition to greater than or equal to 28 Change to greater than 27 Swop the TRUE and FALSE arguments/Swop the position of 200

8.6.3COUNTIF (1\

8.7StoreName (1\ 15 TOTAL SECTION B: [75] Computer Applications Technology/P2 1075

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9.1No dedicated graphics card /Integrated graphics Low resolution screen Small screen size Low amount of RAM Slow /outdated CPU No sound card

9.2Word processor: Microsoft Word/Libre Office Writer Document publisher: Microsoft Publisher Web development tool: Dreamweaver/Frontpage/Notepad++ Browser: Internet Explorer

9.3Template has pre set formatting and layout (1\

9.4.1 Router /Gateway/ witch (1

9.4.4 Better security Better data transfer rates Not affected by weather or physical obstructions (Any two\ (2\

9.5Wider audience People can comment on articles Automatic notifications to audience about new articles Analytics on audience is possible No printing costs (Any two\ (2\ Computer Applications Technology/P2

9.6ource code is available in FOSS FOSS i s free Proprietary ource code is not available

9.7.1 There is no Internet connection Computer has a virus Prevented by f irewall settings Not a licenced copy of Windows /Corrupted windows files (Any two\

9.7.2 Windows will be vulnerable to security threats Bugs in the operating system or other applications will not be fixed Newer features will not be added (Any one\ (1\

9.8Backup to a cloud service Backup to an external storage that can be moved (2\

9.9.1 User friendly layout Allows for single record view Images can be inserted for visual appeal (Any two\ (2\ (4

9.9.2 Query Filter Sort Grouping (Any two\ (2\

9.10May prevent data theft May prevent malware from external storage devices May prevent unnecessary data from being loaded onto the

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10.1.1Tablet Smartphone Phablet (Any two\ (2\ (8\

10.1.2Cyber stalking Data mining for advertising Cyber bullying (Any two\ (2\

10.1.3Get permission from the owner Acknowledge the source of the picture Determine licence terms for images /Creative Commons licence (Any two\ (2\

10.1.42 Rows and 3 Columns (2\

10.2.1Viruses Too many applications installed Two anti virus programs installed at the same time New software demands on hardware Old operating system

10.2.2RAM Hard drive CPU (Any two\ (2\

10.2.3Upgrade operating system /Repair/Install Windows Install patches Install service pack (Any two\ (2\

10.2.4Give to a charity organisation Dispose in an environmentally friendly way Sell off parts (Any two\ (2\

10.3.1CPU has two cores (1 (2

10.3.2Gives wireless /WiFi network access (1\ Computer Applications Technology/P2 13 DBE/Feb. Mar. 2018 NSC

10.4.2 Conditional formatting Sorting Filters Functions Pivot table/chart Subtotal/outline (Any two\

10.5.2 Totals /Group by was used to get the average of all records (1 [25]25

Topics Identified

Word ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesProgrammingNetworkingHardware

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 5 + 25 + 10 + 75 + 25 + 25 = 185 marks

Paper information

SubjectComputer Application Technology

Year2018

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages13

Downloads5

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