Computer Application Technology Memo 2 (English)

May-June 2017 — Grade 12 / Matric — Computer Application Technology

Memo 2017 Grade 12 English

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2.10Total: [10] Total: [10] 17 SC10

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3.2, 3.3 and 3. , accept the correct term even if FALSE is not stated. Do not award a mark if only 'FALSE' is written down.\

3.1FALSE, Wikipedia

3.2FALSE, patches/service packs

3.3FALSE, LOOKUP LOOKUP /LOOKUP

3.4FALSE, netiquette

3.5TRUE [5] TOTAL SECTION A: 175

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4.1Ctrl X deletes /cuts the selected text Ctrl does not delete the selected text /Makes a copy of the selected text

4.2tores deleted files/Restore deleted files

4.3Better performance than a single system Combines the processing power of many machines Can increment processing power when needed (Any one\

4.4Change the default application that opens the file type in question/Open With Reinstall the browser (Any one\

4.5Router Wi Fi card /NIC 3G/4G dongle Bluetooth dongle (Any two\ (2\

4.6Add the folder to an archive (Note to marker: ccept valid examples of archive file extensions su as ZIP, RAR, etc.\

4.7Example: Gi (Note to marker: Use the points below to mark the password given by candidate\ Upper case Lower case Number Special character Length of at least characters

4.8.1Graphics/Video card (Note to marker: ccept motherboard and any component that refers to display (1\ (4\

4.8.2HDMI (Note to marker: ccept USB (1\

4.8.3It is on its way out/Obsole Does not support audio Does not support high resolution video Does not support higher refresh rates The analogue signal is more prone to interference Pins on connector can bend easily

4.9Stylus/ Graphics tablet/Digital tablet /Digital pens/Smart pens/Touch screen (Note to marker: ccept scanner or scanning device

4.10App store /Playstore (Note to marker: ccept any example of an app store (1\

4.11Security/Privacy issues Battery consumption Data usage (Any two\ (Note to marker: ccept any one example for each of the above points\

4.12All one PC Integrated touchpad on the keyboard Compact keyboard Wireless peripherals Touchscreen monitors (Any two\ (2\

4.13Date Size Type/extension Location Content Author (Any two\ (Note to marker: ccept

4.14Performs general maintenance tasks AND Defrag/Optimise Error checking Disk cleanup System restore Task scheduler, etc. (Any one\

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5.1Router (3G or LTE Dongle\/Modem (1\

5.2Centralisation of data/ Sharing of files Accessible from anywhere on the network Saving storage space on work stations (Any two\

5.3Wired/ cabled and Wi Fi/wireless

5.4Connecting the switches together will use one port each Connect the computer to the remaining ports/T hree ports available on each switch for six computers (2\ The upload bandwidth is always lower

5.6To indicate that it is an important e mail/ To get back to the flagged/starred e mail later (1\

5.7.1Navigation through webpages Downloading of resources (Any one\ (1\ (3\

5.7.2Error in code esource on the remote computer is not available Incorrect resource is referenced /Incorrect spelling of resource name (Any two\

5.8Two

5.9Internet is a global computer network which makes WWW possible/accessible WWW is a collection of websites accessible on the Internet (Any one\

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6.1To verify the source of the information To check the accuracy of the information To check if the information was updated (Any

6.2The average in the Grade column does not make sense More than maximum marks for Zodwa Cele Average for Task 1 is not reliable as a result of GIGO/incorrect input

6.3Database is faster than spreadsheet for larger data sets Able to run queries on multiple data types Reports allow for a more readable/user friendly presentation of information Database is more scalable

6.4.1(1\

6.4.2Bachelor passes declining Pass rate increasing Gap between the two is increasing (Any two\

6.4.3The quality of results is not good in spite of the rising pass rate (1\

6.4.4Find a way to improve bachelor passes (Note to marker: ccept any particular suggestion of a strategy to improve bachelor passes, e.g. train teachers, extra classes, etc.\ (1\

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7.1Pretend ing to be some one else when posting online

7.2ccept any example where the right to information is more important that the right to privacy, such as: Child predators on the Internet cannot count on their privacy being protected Terrorists who use ICTs to devise plans to

7.3Dangerous objects can easily be replicated Copyright issues Disruption formal manufacturing sector/Loss of jobs (Any two\

7.4Mass surveillance Transparency in sharing information by government departments Block/Stop/Intercept fake news Blocking of Internet access by authorities, etc. (Any two\ (2\

7.5.1It has a benefit for the safety of consumers Consumers will receive better quality products Manufacturers take responsibility for poor quality of products (Any one\ (1\ (3\

7.5.2Less competition /Less choice Higher prices Rollout of innovation/N ew features may be slower , etc. (Any one\ (1\

7.5.3Improve future quality control Improve technology to avoid future problems May re organise human resources Tarnish brand reputation Loss of income /Loss of customers (Any one\ (1\

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8.1Data validation Data format/Data type (2\

8.2The column ings and rows get a pretty format Column ings are made if the range had no headers A named range is created from the selected cell range (Any two\

8.3TRUNC INT ROUNDDOWN (Any one\ (1\ Column headings are treated as a record. Text fields such as ID an telephone numbers are automatically

8.8.1One (1\ (2\

8.8.2There is no text within the table data tag Border attribute is not set (Any one\ (1\ 15] TOTAL SECTION B: 11

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9.1.1Upgrade CPU Add more RAM Replace HDD with an SSD Defragment the HDD Overclocking Install patches/service packs /Update operating system

9.1.2Check if the cord is not torn/frayed Check if the mouse is connected/plugged in/Bluetooth is on Check if the battery is flat Check if something is blocking the light sensor underneath the mouse Use another mouse to test whether the mouse is faulty

9.1.3Wi Fi NIC/Wi Fi card/ dongle Bluetooth dongle 3G dongle, etc.

9.1.4Low lock speed of the CPU /Intel dual core is old technology Low amount of RAM Small HDD Low resolution monitor Old operating system

9.2.1Video footage takes huge amounts of storage space (1\

9.2.2Delete old videos to make space for the new ones Adjust/check the settings which enable to auto delete the oldest recordings Move data to external storage cloud storage (Any one\ (1\

9.2.3Range might be limited Network configuration issues Possibility of crosstalk on the same radio frequency May be easier to hack into Requires batteries/alternate power source Easy to steal (Any two\ (2\

9.3.1Privacy of victims needs to be respected Social media leaks/discussions may compromise the ongoing legal processes Victims of crime can be subjected to unfair further victimisation by a judgemental crowd

9.3.2

9.3.3Text speech/screen readers (1\

9.4Backup kept in a different location/Remote backup Accessible from anywhere /anytime where there is internet access extra hardware required Cheaper than buying extra storage (Any two\

9.5.1Queries Filters Reports (Any two\ (2\ (3\

9.5.2Better layout/view of the record Viewing one record at a time User friendly interface for input Limits the number of fields displayed (Any one\ (1\

9.6.1Add a title Add vertical axis labels Add data labels / show numbers on bar Add minor gridlines Add data table Add axis titles

9.6.2A pie graph will not be able to correctly display BOTH data ranges (1\ [25] 14 1725

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10.1.1A web browser (Note to marker: Accept any suitable name of a web browser\ (1\

10.1.2Use an app (Note to marker: Accept any suitable name of an ap p or contact them (1\

10.1.3Record GPS coordinates Drop a pin on the location in the map app Take pictures with geo tagging /Take a photo and do a photo search (Any two\ (2\

10.1.4Use online translators/Google translate /Show taxi driver destination on a mapping app , etc. (1\

10.2.1Too few reviews to make a generalisation Reviews made by business owner/Reviews may be biased /innacurate (2\ (6\

10.2.2Your bank is offline /Bank experiencing technical problems Mobile data/ NFC /Wi Fi is off Entered incorrect OTP/one time PIN There is no internet access/Data allocation is depleted

10.2.3Ensure nobody is watching you as you type in your PIN Ensure no extra fittings on the card swiping device /Be wary of card cloning devices Ensure card is used in front of you/Use tap to pay

10.3.1Has a smaller sensor maller lens Flash is not as effective Limited optical zoom Fewer manual control options (Any two\ (Note to marker: Do not accept poor/lower quality pictures or reference

10.3.2No GPS/Internet connectivity Caves were not mapped (Any one\

10.3.3Use the snipping tool/ Crop the picture Erase a part in a picture editing program /app , e.g. Paint (Note to marker: Accept overlapping/grouping pictures , etc. Do not accept

10.4.1Save on data costs May provide a better/more stable connection Less lag during call/Lower latency (Any two\ (2\ (9\

10.4.2Your computer/device can be hacked on a public network rogue Fi hotspot may be set up to steal your private information (2\

10.4.3Satellite broadband is normally a fixed connection/Not a mobile connection Too expensive compared to other connectivity options Line of sight is a limitation/Weather conditions may affect signal quality

10.4.4Low resolution webcam/camera Low resolution monitor (Any one\ (1\

10.4.5Share folder with the photographs to family members Give them your password for the cloud account (2\ [25] TOTAL SECTION C: GRAND TOTAL:25

Topics Identified

Word ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesPresentationsProgrammingNetworkingHardware

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 5 + 10 + 25 + 25 = 85 marks

Key Information

Qualification TypeBachelor's Degree

Paper information

SubjectComputer Application Technology

Year2017

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages15

Downloads5

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