Computer Application Technology Memo 2 (English)

Feb-March 2016 — Grade 12 / Matric — Computer Application Technology

Memo 2016 Grade 12 English

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2.10Total: [10] Total: [10] ar10

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3.1False primary key Indexed o duplicates option

3.2True

3.3False Africa*

3.4False dentity

3.5False Spam [5] TOTAL SECTION A: [25]5

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4.1Cannot be edited Can be opened irrespective of the program it was created in PDF readers can be freely downloaded from the Internet Potentially smaller file size Appears exactly as when printed , etc.

4.2System software controls and manages resources on a computer/allows for mainte nance and running of a computer Application software programs used to perform

4.3Open the ask ger /Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Select the task /program that

4.4.1Compression (Note to marker: Accept any suitable example of a compression utility, e.g. Winzip, WinRar, 7zip, etc.

4.4.2Print queuing allows print jobs sent to the printer to be temporarily stored/ queued (on disk\ until the printer is ready to print them

4.5.1Spyware (Note to marker: Accept any specific example of spyware such as a keylogger, etc.\

4.5.2A firewall is hardware/system software/a program used to prevent unauthorised access to computers connected to a network and vice versa Software that displays adverts/cause pop up adverts AND Uses

4.9loses its contents when the computer is switched off/Needs power to retain its contents Internet access must be available Cost implications based on bandwidth usage Potentially l imited functionality (compared to installed

4.11After updates have been downloaded/programs installed/When an anti virus recommends a restart When system seems slower than normal After a new device has been added Operating system/Utility program may recommend a restart,

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5.1High speed transfer of data

5.23G uses cellular technology and not wireless (Wi technology (Note to marker: Accep that Fi and 3G use different technologies

5.3Generally l ower cost per GB (a home will have multiple users\ Connection stability /less signal interference compared to 3G Faster 3G services (LTE etc.\ not available in all areas Generally l ower ping times/

5.4Broadband/ igh speed Internet connection Uncapped/large data allocation /bundle Unshaped connection (Any two\

5.5Use /share the smartphone with data as a mode /set up a hotspot All others connect from this hotspot

9.1To extend the functionality of a browser /View multimedia effects

9.2Flash Player Adobe Acrobat Java (Script\ Quicktime RealPlayer Shockwave Player Silverlight Windows Media Player

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6.1assing off someone else's work as your own without their permission

6.2Styles

6.3Citation reference information of sourc e used otnote additional information laced at the bottom of the page

6.4Not enough places /cells/blocks in the table for seven subjects Not enough space for an ID number Data such as name and surname should be grouped logically/ together

6.5Much larger possible audience Free tools such as Google Forms can be used Data will already be electronic /Do not have to retype data Better data validation can be done

6.6Validation rule Input mask Default values Using appropriate data types Primary key /(Index\ n o duplicates Set appropriate f

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7.2Use a mixture of letters, numbers, characters Use a mixture of uppercase and lowercase characters The longer the password the better/Have a minimum of e.g. 8 characters Not an easily identifiable item such as a cell phone

7.3locking /Blacklisting Unfriend options

7.4May have malware (Viruses/Trojans, etc.\ Can be charged for fraud go to jail Reduced functionality /Bugs Affect the revenue for developers , etc.

7.5The mail address appears suspicious , e.g. strange domain name Request to follow the link to supply additional information A tone of urgency to comply with the request Link inspection reveals a strange

7.6.1Potentially contains malware

7.6.2Change file extension (to a non executable\ Put the .exe file into an archive/encrypt the file/zip file Paste as an object in another file Adjust e mail server/client settings to accept 'exe' files, etc.

7.6.3Netiquette [10] 10 ar10

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8.1Header Foote Watermark (Any one\

8.2Hanging indent Note to marker: Accept tab.

8.3.1Select one column , hold in Ctrl key and select the other column

8.3.2More meaningful chart heading ata labels ridlines Vertical a xis titles Legend Colours/Textures Trend line Change scale/Minimum value of y

8.3.3Incorrect function name used/Change AVG to AVERAGE

8.4eport

8.5Automatically increment s/increases the value in the field or every new record nsures that there are no duplicates it is unique Ensures that no record can be left blank

8.6Query can be saved for future use If the table is updated the query will be automatically updated Can create reports or other queries based on existing queries Calculations can be added etc. (Any two\

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9.1.1(Inches\

9.1.2Android 4.4 KitKat (Note to marker: Accept Android OR KitKat\

9.1.3To increase the available storage space on the tablet

9.1.4Rear camera is usually used to take normal pictures requiring higher resolution Front facing camera is typically used for low resolution functions such as video calls or selfies

1.4GHz

9.1.6Giving vocal instructions to open /use apps Voice dialling Google search via Google s voice recognition Assistants for the disabled, e.g. Siri

9.1.7When creating or editing long documents When a larger screen is needed When more processing power is needed, e.g. professional photo/video editing To use software/software functions only available to laptops/desktops, etc.

9.1.8Approximate physical/ geographical position (Note to marker: Accept reference to the device showing the user where he/she is or that the device will indicate the direction to a final destination.\

9.1.9Fi capability /Wireless 12 ar

9.2Where interference from other wireless signals might be a problem Where the higher cost of wireless is prohibitive Secure installations, etc. (Any (Note to marker: Accept any specific example of where a wired network

9.2.2Each person can bring/connect their own device to work/school to connect to the network.

9.3.1People tend to forget Misplaced trust in hardware Backup mediums can be expensive for large amounts of data Backups can be time consuming Users lack the knowledge of how to perform backups, etc. (Any two\

9.3.2Backups cannot be lost due to local backup devices failing Backups can be accessed from any computer with Internet access Backups can be synched automatically No need to connect or remove

9.4.1A software bug is created by mistake/programming error whereas a virus is software specifically designed to negatively affect or disrupt functioning of a computer

9.4.2A patch is a software solution to fix one specific problem. A service pack is a collection of all the patches/updates up to a specific point in time (including new features\ distributed as one package.

9.4.3Can use lots of data/cap May not want to accept/install all the updates Programs which are not used can update, wasting space on the device and data, etc. (Any two\ 13

9.5.1Scanner

9.5.2OCR will take a scanned copy/image of a document and convert it into an editable document

9.5.3Not effective if the scanned document is of a low quality Not always very accurate In some cases it cannot distinguish between text and images Language dependent , etc. (Any one\

9.6.1Do not subscribe to too many websites for e mail updates/Unsubscribe to mailing lists, websites Use e mail rules to organise/restrict e mails Decide on what type of information is important and what can be

9.6.2Use more keywords/Be more specific Use search operators such as AND Use content specific search engines Limit to certain file types Limit to certain domains Include/Exclude words Use quotations Use date ranges, etc.

9.6.3A web browser allows a user to view web pages . A search engine is a program/website that allows users to search for websites based on keywords/search phrases

9.7Fi signal is not strong enough Fi is not enabled on the device Software bug Fi password was not added correctly Tablet is not Wi Fi capable , etc. (Any two\

9.8.1Mail merge

9.8.2WhatsApp iMessage MXit WeChat Chat ON Facebook Messenger, etc. (Any one\

9.9A process where a project practice is funded by multiple small donations from many contributors

9.10nking/ Connecting two devices securely to exchange data

9.11.1Shareware is a demonstration model/trial version of the software which can be used for a limited time period before payment should be made reeware is the full version of copyrighted software at no cost

9.11.2Check out/Test software first before spending money ave money if the full pack is not needed /Free to download (Any one\

9.12.1SUM function added Cell range for SUM function corrected =IF(B2=SUM(C2:E2\,"","ERROR"\ (Note to marker: Also accept =IF(B2=(C2+D2+E2\,"","ERROR"\ Accept any correct specific reference to the errors, e.g. 'The wrong

9.12.2Column chart/graph Bar chart/graph Line chart/graph (Any one\

9.12.3Copy data from the spreadsheet and paste it as a linked object

9.12.4Lock/protect specific cells rotect the document TOTAL SECTION C: [50] GRAND TOTAL: [150]50

Topics Identified

Word ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesProgrammingNetworkingHardware

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 5 + 25 + 10 + 15 + 75 + 50 + 150 = 350 marks

Paper information

SubjectComputer Application Technology

Year2016

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages14

Downloads9

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