Computer Application Technology Memo 2 (English)
November 2025 — Grade 12 / Matric — Computer Application Technology
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2025
Grade 12
English
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2.10Total: [10] Total: [10] Computer Applications Technology/P2 DBE/ November 2025 NSC10
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3.1True
3.2False, 4IR
3.3False, Large
3.4True
3.5False, space [5] TOTAL SECTION A: 25 Computer Applications Technology/P2 DBE/ November 20255
4.1.1he technology that automatically detect and install devices Plug and play
4.1.2Stage in the information processing cycle Storage
4.1.3TWO reasons why a flash drive is not suitable for archiving files (1\ Smaller storage capacity
4.2TWO reasons w hy motherboard is important (1\ Connects all the components (2\
4.3TWO reasons for using the recycle bin To temporarily store deleted files/folders To recover files that were deleted
4.4File path A: Drive C: B: Folder (Folder name\ 4.
5.1TWO ay data loss can take place (1\
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5.1Define a podcast A podcast is a series of pre recorded audio or video files
5.2TWO additional services offered by ISP apart from internet access (1\ ersonalised
5.3ONE effect of AUP for a user when using streaming services (1\ Prohibits access to inappropriate content (2\ Limits
5.4ONE b enefit and ONE limitation of using cloud computing Benefit (1\ Access files and applications from anywhe re with an
5.5TWO disadvantages of purchasing from an online tore (1\ Potentially a fake online shop (2\
5.6TWO mobile internet access technologies that remote users can use (1\ LTE 4G
5.7TWO aspects when creating a website for visually impaired user (1\ Colour schemes /High contrast (2\ Readability/
6.1TWO benefit of using URL shortening service (1\ asier to use than type or remember
6.5TWO reasons why chart is difficult to interpret (1\ No clear indication of what the questionnaire is about No title is indicated (2\ No axis labels
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8.1.1Action for creating a table of figures Add captions to the figures/diagrams/images
8.1.2Action for creating an index MARK the entries on all words to be included in the index
8.2Difference between an embedded object and a linked object Embedded object Linked object Not linked to the source document Linked to the source
8.3.1Function other than a LOOKUP function Nested IF statement
8.3.2Feature to complete list of numbers AutoFill/Fill series 8. ONE reason why you can only work in certain cells The cells are protected and only the unprotected cells can be
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9.1.1Installed operating system Windows
9.1.2TWO functions of an operating system (1\ Manages and controls the hardware (2\ Manages and controls the software (3\
9.1.3TWO reasons why uotation 2 is better (1\ t has more primary memory that can be utili ed (2\
9.1.4Purpose of the 802.11 specification The laptops have the ability to connect to a wireless network
9.1.5ONE disadvantage associated with free antivirus (1\ Limited technical support (2\
9.2.1Reaso n for WAN not being the correct t ype of network The computers are in a small geographic area (school lab\
9.2.2Type of network connection medium and reason Wireless connection: (1\ Less clutter (2\ Devices can easily
9.2Ethical use of computers in a network (1\ Ensure that each user has a unique log in with strong passwords
9.3.1TWO disadvantages of own devices (1\ Learners devices can get stolen (2\ ompatibility problems with operating system, hardware or software
9.3TWO ways to open a non responding video (1\ Update software /Re
9.4.1#NAME? Error The f unction is typed incorrectly/spelling error in cell B7
9.4.2Ways to fix entire table to display in Word (1\ Adjust Column Widths (2\ AutoFit To Content 9.
10.1.1TWO other hardware devices needed during the demonstration (1\ Data projector (2\
10.1.2Type of application software and motivation (Type of application\ (Suitable motivation\ Application Motivation Presentation software Presentation software allows the team leader to create visually engaging slides
10.1.3TWO possible consequences when switching of while updating The download or install process will be interrupted causing errors or corruptions in the software
10.2TWO o bjects in a database for entering information Table Form
10.2.2TWO factors to consider before exporting from database table to spreadsheet (1\ Make sure that the data types
10.2Feature used in word processing to generate letters Mail Merge Computer Applications Technology/P2 17 DBE/ November 2025
10.3TWO benefits for using Augmented Reality instead of Virtual Reality (1\ No additional equipment required (e.g. VR goggles\ (2\ Accessible
10.6TWO limitations of using drone technology (1\ Limited b attery life (2\ Potentially poor camera quality (3\ Potentially low storage capacity (4\
Topics Identified
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Word ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesPresentationsProgrammingNetworkingHardware
Mark Allocation
Total150 marks
Sections10 + 10 + 5 + 10 + 15 + 25 + 25 = 100 marks
Paper information
SubjectComputer Application Technology
Year2025
SessionNovember
TypeMemo
PaperPaper 2
LanguageEnglish
Pages18
Downloads4
Examination context
Decade2020s
Years ago1y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayWednesday
Exam periodNovember 2025
Days since exam353
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