Consumer Studies Paper 1 (english)

November 2011 — Grade 12 / Matric — Consumer Studies

Past Paper 2011 Grade 12 English

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1.1.1Identify ONE of the most commo n causes of allergic reactions:

1.1.2An advantage of eating low GI foods:

1.1.3A person with a gluten intolera nce will be able to eat the following Raisin bread

1.1.4A shortage of the following nutrients may cause anaemia: 1. Calcium

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1.1.6Which of the following 5. Advertise the company name

1.1.7From the list below choose THR EE characteristics of a functional 1. Suits your personality 2. Variety of printed fabrics 3. A core of fad items 4. More tops than bottoms 5. A different outfit every day

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1.1.10A quality production syst 1. Testing new materials 2. Using large quantities of material 3. Longer production time 4. Regular inspection at various stages of production 5. High salaries for skilled workers

1.1.11Identify TWO causes of inflation: 1. Increase in interest rate 2. Increase in the purchasing power of money 3. Value of the rand strengt hens against other currencies 4. Good harvests 5. Increase in petrol price

1.1.12Which ONE of t he following logos will indicate that a household 1 2 3 4

1.1.13Mr Ngcobo has the right to safety. Identify Mr Ngcobo's responsibilities which will ensure his safety when he uses his new 1. Repair it himself 2. Read and follow the in 3. Keep the gas bottle in the house

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1.2.1Diabetes A bone fractures i soy milk

1.2.2Milk intolerance B weakness ii low protein foods

1.2.3Anaemia C poor vision iii low GI foods D lung infections iv red meat E diarrhoea v milk products vi foods low in salt (6 x 1\ (6\

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1.5.8(informative/comparative) advertising. of the purchase. The consumer has the right to (h igh quality/high quantity) products.

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1.5.1Everyone is a (dealer/consumer \ or another everyone buys goods and services. The type of advertising not allowed in South Africa is When purchasing goods, keep the (receipt/guarantee\d Tax paid on luxury items, such as

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2.1Read the following extrac t from an article that t he World Health Organization swer the questions that follow. OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT Globally, there are more than 1 bi llion overweight adults, at least

2.1.1Explain the main reasons, as st ated in the extract, why people gain weight.

2.1.2(a\ Use the formula in the extract to calculate the BMI of a young

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2.1.3In paragraph 3 it is stated that strategies for effective weight management include slow weight loss and weight maintenance. (a\ How much weight should a person lose per week if he/she List SIX nutritional gu

2.2.2Identify the life stage group with the highest calcium requirement. Explain why the calcium requirement

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2.2.1is highest for the life stage

2.2.3(a\ Which food-related disease may develop if NOT enough calcium is taken during the life stage years mentioned in Name TWO other nutrients that assist calcium in the prevention of the food-rela in life, of the food-related

2.2.4Explain why there is a differ ence in the calcium requirement for

2.2.5Name the food grou p that should be consumed to ensure sufficient calcium intake. cholesterol levels and hypert ension (high blood pressure).

2.3Study the case study and food label below . Answer the questions that follow. Mrs Simpson chose spring onion and chives cream cheese as a sandwich spread. She believed that it was a wis e choice to help manage her high blood

2.3.1Identify the misleading descrip tion on this food label. (1\

2.3.2Give TWO reasons for your

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2.3.3State THREE channe ls for consumer complaints that Mrs Simpson could contact regarding the misleading description.

2.3.4Evaluate the nutriti onal suitability of t he spring onion and chives cream cheese for Mrs Simpson. TOTAL SECTION B: 40 SECTION C: CLOTHING

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3.1.4Fashion trends Fashion fads Fashion Style (2)2

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3.2.2Explain the purpose of brand labels for clothing manufacturers. young adults. (2) (5)5

3.1Explain the following terms:

3.1.1Discuss why brand labels are regarded as 'must haves' by many

3.3Describe consumer behaviour at t he peak of the fashion cycle. (2\

3.4Read the scenario below and answe r the questions that follow. The prescribed dress code for workers of a well known company consists of the following: Tie/Scarf Jacket and waistcoat White shirt/White blouse

3.4.1State FOUR ways in which an employee, who has three identical white shirts/blouses, can mix and matc h to look different at work for

3.4.2Recommend FOUR ways in wh ich the employees can express their personal style within the c of the company follow.

3.5.5coat is a classic style. trench coat a classic style. Name the brand name of the trench coat mentioned in the extract. Comment on this statement.

3.5Read the extract below, study the pi ctures, and answer the questions that Thomas Burberry designed a military c oat which was later used as the heavy siege coats worn by the British and Frenc h soldiers during World War I. It has

3.5.1(a\ The way in which the trench coats are worn in the picture creates an informal look. Sugg est TWO changes that can be coat to create a more

3.5.2Identify the statement in the extr act which shows that the trench Refer to the picture and name FO UR features which make the Clothing worn by celebrities has an impact on fashion change. TOTAL SECTION C: 40

4.5.3Answer the question asked by this consumer. amount? (2) (1)1

4.6.2Electricity Water

4.5Read the scenario below and answe r the questions that follow. A consumer participating in a radio ed a well known repair company who sent a technician. He f ound that he had to take my machine to his workshop

4.5.1What should the technician have done when he realised that fixing the washing machine was going to cost more than the quoted Explain why it is beneficial to use the radio to address concerns regarding consumer issues.

4.6Read the scenario below and answe r the questions that follow. A family is building a new house and the following features are part of the Insulation on the ceiling Aluminium window frames Remote controlled garage doors

4.6.1(2 x 2\ (2 x 2\ TOTAL SECTION D: 40

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5.3.2Family responsibility leave (3) (4) importance of proper fi nancial record-keeping.

5.1Read the scenario below and answe r the questions that follow. Ruth Peters, a confident hardworking la dy, worked in a clothing factory for many years. The management team oft en asked her to provide take-away

5.1.1Name FIVE characteristics from the case study that indicate that

5.1.2Name TWO target markets for each of the following businesses: (a\

5.2Why is it important for her and eac h of her employees to sign employment

5.3In terms of labour law, Ruth has re sponsibilities towards her employees. Advise her on EACH of the following to ensure that she complies with the

5.3.1Maternity leave

5.4Record-keeping is a key aspect of any successful business. Explain the

5.5A customer at the flea market ordered 20 units of a specific product. The cost of materials for one product is R18,00. A 40% mark-up is added to cover Calculate the production cost of 20 units of the Production cost = cost of materials + overheads

5.6The table below shows Ru th's income for the period September 2010 to March 2011. Analyse the information in the table and MONTH INCOME FROM FOOD SALES AT THE FACTORY INCOME FROM SOFT FURNISHING SALES AT THE

5.6.1Identify the m onths in which the income peaked for: (a\ Food sales

5.6.2Study the changes in the income that occurred from November to January and give TWO reasons for t he possible differences in the (a\ Food sales (2 x 2\

5.6.3Suggest how Ruth can sustain her food sales in the December to TOTAL SECTION E: GRAND TOTAL: 40

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1.2.3(6) Consumer Studies DBE/November 2011 NSC Copyright reserved ANSWER SHEET SECTION A

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1.5.8(8) TOTAL SECTION A: 40

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Multiple Choice Options

A)Short Questions 40 20

B)Food and Nutrition 40 40

C)Clothing 40 40

D)Housing and Soft Furnishings 40 40

Topics Identified

Service

Mark Allocation

Total200 marks

Per-question sum202 marks

Paper information

SubjectConsumer Studies

Year2011

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages18

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago15y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySaturday

Exam periodNovember 2011

Days since exam5,467

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