Computer Aplication Technology Memo 2 (English)

November 2013 — Grade 12 / Matric — Computer Aplication Technology

Memo 2013 Grade 12 English

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2.10(1\ TOTA L: [10] TOTA L: [10] TOTAL SECTION A:10

3.1Core i5 (Note to marker: Accept 'i5'.\

3.2.1he size /measurement of the display/monitor /screen

3.2.2Resolution (Note to marker: Accept any answer that implies resolution, e.g. horizontal and vertical pixels.\

3.2.3High definition/high density

3.3emporarily\ holds/stores the data and program/ instructions the computer /CPU is working with at a given moment

3.4.1Microsoft Windows ltimate

3.4.2Accept any Linux/Android option e.g. Ubuntu , Debian, Arch, Fedora , Red Hat, Knoppix, Kubuntu, Xubuntu and Gentoo, etc. Note to marker:

3.5.1ncreased peed No moving parts Consumes less energy uggedness/r obustness/durability No f ragmentation (Note to marker: Accept any

3.5.2ermanently\ tore data information programs

3.6Built in/ Part of the motherboard

3.7It has a better quality of picture /audio than DVD It is newer technology features Larger capacity

3.8.1(Personal Area Network\ HAN (Home Area Network\ (Any

3.8.2The notebook can connect to any wireless network /device Allows mobile Internet access from hotspots /WAP No need for additional components

3.8.3Wireless access point Fi router /smartphone

3.9It will be fast er/easier than manual methods ore accurate /no human error

3.10Webcam Touch pa touch screen Microphone Fingerprint reader/biometric input device Memory card reader Pointing stick etc.

3.12.1UPS Battery backup Generator (Any one

3.12.2Make re gular/ automatic backups Restrict access rights to the file pdf format Make files read only Use versions option to save different versions

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4.1Operating system Note to marker: Accept brand names such as Windows range or Linux Do not accept system software.

4.2.1Web browser Note to marker: Do accept specific examples/brand names such as Google Chrome

4.2.2mai Chat rooms /online forums (e.g. Moodle, etc Instant messaging Whats pp, BBM, SMS, MMS, etc.\ VoIP ( e.g. Skype, Google+, Google Hangouts

4.2Software piracy

4.3Screen reader Text speech program e.g. Narrator Speech text e.g. Dragon Dictate Note to marker: Accept

4.4.1It may not be changed or sold

4.4.2Anybody can modify open source software Clients can personalise the software to meet their needs Improvements can be/ are shared with others The services li nked to OSS are relatively cheap

4.5.1Accept answers relating to freeing up space

4.5.2The registry of the computer will not be updated The operating system may disp lay error messages Part(s\ of the program may not be completely deleted Files needed/shared by other applications may also be deleted,

4.5.3Uninstaller se an appropriate application in the Control Panel e.g. Add/Remove Programs oftware

4.6.1A program/software

4.6.2Allows the operating system to communicate with/ the operating system c ontrol the device

4.6.3The driver program for many generic and specific devices is pre loaded on the computer as part of the operating system and is automatically installed when the device is plugged into the computer.

4.7.1Scan flash drives and portable media before using them /Quarantine viruses that cannot be removed Do not surf, search and download from suspicio us websites Do not open suspicious looking e mails/attachments

4.7.2Downloading/installing a free software program that contains spyware Clicking on pop up windows/links which will install infected software Visiting websites that are infected Via e

4.7.3e operating system runs/boots up slower than usual The operating system shuts down unexpectedly The operating system does not start up Less memory available Files become corrupted Some programs or files disappear

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5.1.1omputing devices /equipment that are connected together

5.1.2To share hardware To share software To share /centralise data and information collaboration/improve collaboration

5.2NIC Computer /Computing device Switch Router/Gateway/Hub/Bridge Wireless ccess oint Communication mediu

5.3Client computer uses resources Network server provide s resources Server is not used as a workstation

5.4rovide s Internet access/ a connection the Internet /data bundles Offers Internet services such mail, Instant Messaging, etc.

5.5orldwide collection of electronic documents/web pages Multimedia service provided on the Internet Note to marker: Do not accept 'Internet' as an answer on its own (Any one\

5.6.1Permanent/always on, High bandw idth/f ast /high speed connection

5.6.2Large amounts of data /multimedia content are sent and received over the Internet Latency/fast/immediate response time required Note to marker: Accept answers that relate to high bandwidth requirements o

5.6.3ADSL /DSL/ VDSL Cellular (Edge/GPRS\ /3G/4G/LTE Radio Satellite WiMax

5.7The u ser use a PIN to identify him or hers , usually accompanied by a password known only to the user (security

5.9.1A bug is an inherent error or 'fault' in the program/'Something' that does not work correctly

5.9.2From the vendor/The Internet/CDs distributed with comput er magazines

5.9.3Keeping system secure/fixing security loopholes Adding new features/improvements to software Note to marker: Do not accept vague, unmotivated answers such as to make the computer run smoother, etc. (Any one\

5.9.4Patche s/updates are designed and released to fix a specific software problem (bug\ Service packs are scheduled releases of all the collective updates/patches/changes/upgrades to the software Overcome compatibility issues

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6.1.1Cheap communication/Low costs of communication More and more people making use of ICT/Greater accessibility Availability of many communications apps/software Time/distance barriers removed Many collaborative/social networking tools/software availab

6.1.2Photographs instead of names may be used to identify contacts Voice control ( such as Google Voice\ can be used to give commands Touch otion control /Gesture

5.1Survey uestionnaire /Interview lectronic form Video/voice recording of an interview (Any

6.5.2Quicker to gather The data gatherer does not have to type in the information that is collected (already stored electronically\/Google forms ca automatically convert collected data into a spreadsheet Can add controls/checks to restrict/validate data that is input

6.5.3Sorting /grouping data Filtering data Using graphical capabilities such as graphs, SmartArt etc. Pivot tables Using nctions

6.5Tempted to copy and not read (little or no e ffort\ Increased risk of plagiarism Copy information without evaluating Overwhelmed by the information available on a certain topic (suffer from information overload

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7.1Spreadsheet calculations/invoices/orders/statements of accounts, financial statements, etc. Word processing applic ation correspondence, contracts, minutes of meetings, etc

7.7.2Use a feature of cloud storage/Use DropBox/SkyDrive, etc. Share it on social networking sites such as Facebook/Instagram, Pinterest, etc. Share it on a photo sharing websi te (e.g Flickr\ Use Instant Messaging such BBM/MXit/Twitter, etc.

7.7.3He is using the computer for something other than its intended use for that time He is using the school's 'cap'/consuming bandwidth to send his private messages Note to marker: Do not accept answers such as 'breaking school

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Total150 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 25 + 27 = 72 marks

Paper information

SubjectComputer Aplication Technology

Year2013

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages19

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago13y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayTuesday

Exam periodNovember 2013

Days since exam4,736

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