Computer Aplication Technology Memo 2 (English)

November 2014 — Grade 12 / Matric — Computer Aplication Technology

Memo 2014 Grade 12 English

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2.4B/C/

2.10[10] [10]10

3.2, 3.3 and 3.5 candidates need to provide both the word False and the correct term, e.g. False, wiki, in order to get the mark.\

3.1True False, drmz

3.2False, wiki /wikipedia

3.3Fals e, odcas /MP3

3.4True

3.5False, database 5] TOTAL SECTION A:

4.1More than one website /pages can be open /closed in a single window Ease of navigation between open websites greater browsing

4.2A person s phy sical characteristics are unique The person concerned has to be present for the input Physical characteristics cannot be easily falsified Passwords are often left around/guessed/hacked etc.

4.3.1RAM /Memory CPU CPU related e.g. heat sink, cache. GPU/graphics card Hard rive/SSD (Any two\ (Note to marker: Do not accept

4.3.2A trackpad/touchpad is a touch sensitive area where the user can move the pointer on the screen by touching the trackpad/touch surface instead of using a mouse AND

4.3.3High contrast ratios Low power consumption /Generates less heat Occupies less physical space /Slimmer High resolution/ ood image quality /Less eye strain

4.3.4Impossible/ ifficult to upgrade Costly to repair Whole machine needs to go in a repair is needed etc. (Any one\ (Note to marker: Do not accept reference to damage due to dropping.

4.5.1cattered parts of files organised into an adjacent/ contiguous area/together (Note to marker: Do not accept scattered files.\

4.5.2Problem : Malware/Virus infection Solution : Remove the infection with an antivirus program/removal tool AND/OR Problem : Too many programs open at the same time for the amount of RAM available/memory full/Programs running in the

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5.1The Internet is a global connection of networks /It is not linked in a small area/It spans over a wide, global area Note to marker: Do not accept only expanding the acronym.\

5.2Sharing software, e.g. local services , files , centralisation /sharing of data /centralised backup Sharing hardware, e.g. printers, scanners , grid computing Facilitating communications, e.g. connections between devices

5.3Switch is a device used to connect computers /regulate data flow between computers on a network Router is used to connect to external networks

5.4Fibre optic cables allow for higher data transmission speed compared to copper wires ower attenuation/ ess interferenc ess susceptible to lightning strikes etc. (Any (Note to marker: Accept less likely to be stolen.\

5.5hysical obstacles /walls Closeness/ Proximity /Distance to the ccess oint/router Electrical/

5.6Sharing/ ransferring files Identity verification/ uthentication purposes Location based profile automation Can be used in payment systems Switch devices on or off

5.7Directs the br owser /application to a web page/document/ resource Provides a connection/link /shortcut

5.8Satellite Cellular /3G/LTE /GPRS /HSDPA /EDGE/4G Wireless/ WiMax iBurst

5.9mail.y /yahoomail Gmail Hotmail Ymail Webmail iCloud , etc (Any one\

5.9ail can be accessed at any location with Internet access Access to your mail from all your devices mails are not lost in case of computer crash No need to upgrade software no need to purchase or install

5.9Bcc (Note to marker: Also accept BCC or blind copy field 11

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6.1Questionnaires Survey Interviews Voting (Any two\ Quicker /Easier to complete by respondents

6.4Bar graph Column graph /Histogram Line graph Scatter graph Area graph (Any one\

6.4Add a suitable chart title /heading Make use of data labels /values/percentages Add meaningful /descriptive axis titles Use of colour/shading

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7.1.1Send the battery for recycling waste collection Take it back to the manufacturer/reseller Trade in for a new one (Any one\

7.1.2Paperless office helps reverse deforestation Tracking endangered species Power management More efficient use of scarce resources Monitoring issues such as climate change /pollution/carbon emission

7.1.3waste pollution such as umping old computer equipment Energy wastage such as n ot shutting down workstations when not in use /not using energy efficient equipment Wasting paper

7.2Identity theft raud/ Impersonation

7.3.1The e mail address is suspicious , e.g. such as absa@gmail.com or support@paypal.co/not from your bank The e mail writer wants you

7.3.2Close/ elete the e mail Do not follow any links in mail as a general rule /Do not give out personal information Report the e mail as phishing

7.4Loss of revenue /income Job losses /Collapse in the relevant industry Poor quality products might damage the owner s reputation (Any one\ (Note to marker:

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8.1.1Accept any version of HTML (XTML , XHTML, HTM, etc.\

8.1.2<ul> displays bulleted ( unordered list <ol> displays a numbered (ordered\ list

8.1.3Image is not in the specified folder Image extension is different from HTML code Spelling/Typing error Web browser cannot display the image type /format Incorrect tags used Image reference not present/correct

8.2.1*business* Use an asterisk on both sides of the word business (Note to marker: Ignore if the Like operator has been added. Allocate one mark if the answer refers to wildcards only. Accept

8.2.2Easier for the data capturer/ horter to type Fewer mistakes when entering data Easier to use in queries Use less storage space , etc. (Any two\ (Note to marker: Do not accept easier/quicker to sort/store.\

8.3.1Conditional formatting

8.3.2Incorrect relational operator , e.g. (>50\ Including the value 50, e.g. (>=50\ OR (>49\ Criteria must appear in quotes /Inverted commas (">=50"\ (Any two\

8.3.3Text wrapping (Note to marker: Accept explanation of using Alt+Enter to start a new line within a cell 15

8.4Allows/ acilitates editing of one document by multiple users Allows for original data/changes to be reviewed/viewed before being committed /Changes can be accepted or rejected It is possible to see which changes were made by

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9.1.1Quality of the lens Quality/size/type of sensor , e.g. CMOS performs better in low light than CCD colour depth board software /Software filters ISO rating Digital vs. optical zoom

9.1.2Update the software/firmware/operating system drivers/ download a patch Reset to factory default /Reinstall the original software (Any one\

9.1.3(a\ HDTV /Smart TV Computer monitor Projector (Any one\ (Note to marker: Also accept television /TV

9.13(b\ 4" (4 inches\

9.2.1A device driver allows for communication between the device /camera and the computer/operating system The device driver allows the operating system/computer to control the device /camera It allows the computer to

9.2.2As part of the operating system already stored on the computer Stored on board/on the camera Automatically downloaded from the Internet, etc. (Any one\

9.2.3Memory card reader Bluetooth 3G/ Fi (such as Eye Fi\ mail Automatically uploads /synchronises to cloud

9.3Lower the resolution/ DPI value of the photograph hange to monochrome/grey scale Crop parts of photo not needed Compress ion/Change file format

9.4Video chat/conference/call e.g. Skype Vodcast/vlog Profile pictures Security feature to show the user remotely over the Internet what the webcam is seeing (Any two\ (Note to marker: Security feature must be used with the Internet.\

9.5.1Make regular backups Keep backups off site Rotate storage media used for backup (use more than one DVD\ Use more than one storage medium (use DVD, external hard drive in combination , cloud storage

9.5.2(a\ Access to the cloud depends on the availability/quality of the Internet connection Limited free storage available Uses up data bundle which can be expensive on smartphones Can

9.52(b\ New photographs taken with his smartphone will automatically be uploaded to the cloud/New photographs are synchronised to all devices connected to the service

9.6.1GPS uses satellites /cell ular towers to find the geographical location of the GPS device

9.6.2Find the location of where photo was taken e.g. geotagging Import the GPS coordinates to a computer to record the locations where the photos were taken e.g. Google Maps. (Any one\

9.7More space for a larger screen due to fewer physical buttons screen menus and buttons can be customised /different layouts Gestures e.g. swiping More intuitive use /Easier to work with , etc.

9.8.1High speed/ igh bandwidth permanent Internet connection

9.8.2Coverage /Signal strength Need for mobility or not Additional services offered e.g. web hosting , technical support Speed

9.8.3Cheaper calls Calls cost the same irrespective of distance Can make calls to multiple platforms such as smartphone to a laptop/computer/tablet /Skype device (Any

9.9.1Wireless connections can be used in some cases where cables cannot reach or be used Portable devices can be moved around and stay connected /Mobility Less clutter of cables Easier to add

9.9To connect the computers to the network he physical connection between the computing device and the communications medium/allows communication between the networking device and the network

9.10.1No need to distribute manually to all interested parties Parties can be notified automatically of new uploads The photographs might be made available to the general public /Can be accessed from anywhere

9.10.2Respect privacy of individuals before posting Sensitive aspects of photographs could lead to embarrassment Photographs should not be offensive Permission must be sought before posting e.g. for under

9.11Monitor/Display/Screen

9.11No need for using/carrying along cables to connect camera No need to install drivers to access each camera Can read a variety of media types Memory cards can be used to store data other than photographs like a flash drive, etc.

9.11Batteries are needed which can go flat Signal interference Devices are more expensive Devices are easier to track/ steal, etc. (Any two\ (Note to marker: Accept reference to distance limitation.\

9.11Temporary storage data and instructions

9.11More programs/data can be loaded Less need for reading/writing to or from the slower hard drive Less need for virtual memory (Any one\ 20

9.1It can be altered/changes can be made Source code is available to be edited Improvements/can be changed to suit your needs/updates are shared with others Can be installed on multiple computers without legal action

9.13.1Print preview prevent documents being printed which are obviously not correct /needed Use both sides of the paper/Buy a printer which can print on both sides of a page Send documents electronically Use recycled paper

9.13.2Switch off equipment you are not using Use power schemes/settings of the computer Make use of energy efficient equipment, etc. (Any two\

9.14nput masks equired fields efault values alidation rule Using specific data formats Field sizes

Topics Identified

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Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 10 + 15 = 45 marks

Key Information

Email Addressabsa@gmail.com · support@paypal.co

Paper information

SubjectComputer Aplication Technology

Year2014

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages20

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago12y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayWednesday

Exam periodNovember 2014

Days since exam4,372

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