Computer Application Technology Paper 2 (English)

November 2024 — Grade 12 / Matric — Computer Application Technology

Past Paper 2024 Grade 12 English

↓ Download PDF 📄 723.3 KB View Memorandum

Preparing document

📋 Document Analysis

🎯 150 marks ⏱️ 3h 📄 7 pages 📝 81 items found 📚 6 topics

See full analysis

Questions — A Preview of What to Expect in the Document

This section provides a quick preview of questions from the document. It may not display every question or the complete wording of each one. For the full content, including diagrams, tables and other information, view the original PDF above.

Q1— Section header —

1.10\ in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g.

1.11D. Nov

1.1A pointing device that allows for gestures like pinch to zoom and two finger scrolling

1.2limiting the amount of information on the internet. using environmentally friendly computing devices.

1.3A user who typically uses specialised software that requires high resolution graphics

1.4Which web browser feature is used for storing frequently visited web sites

1.5reduces the size of data files by encoding information more efficiently De cryption

1.6Ci ting show the author's knowledge. identify the website address. acknowledge the original author.

1.7Company X installed a network to specifically save cost What will be the ir primary

1.8oftware used to view the results of HTML pages

1.9decorative letter that often takes up two or more lines of text usually in a first paragraph or section of a document

1.10uses tiny droplets of ink onto paper to create images or text Laser printer

Q2— Section header —

2.10\ in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g.

2.11U. COLUMN A COLUMN B

2.10Integration of two or more technologies into a single device A feature that creates a transparent image or text in the background of a document A property in a database that automatically

Q3— Section header —

3.5\ in the ANSWER BOOK. Correct the statement if it is FALSE by changing the underlined word(s\ to make the statement TRUE. ( Do NOT simply use the word 'NOT' to change the statement.\ NO mark will be awarded if only FALSE is written.

3.1The CPU is responsible for processing instructions (1\

3.2The Large key keyboard is a device that would help blind users to enter data. (1\

3.3Primary memory is used for storing all programs and data permanently. (1\

3.4Virtual reality (VR\ refers to the technology where a person interacts with a simulation of a 3D environment in a seemingly real or physical way. (1\

3.5The research question is a question that is brief and to the point to cover aspects of a broad

Q4— Section header —

4.1State TWO disadvantages of using a wireless mouse. (2\

4.2Explain what biometric security is AND give ONE example of a biometric device (2\

4.3Describe the purpose of UPS compared to permanent power supply

4.4Recommend THREE basic hardware components to consider when buying an end user computer

4.5A data projector has been set up and displays a 'No Signal' error Identify TWO possible reasons why this error occur

4.9.1Recommend ONE way to fix a software bug. (1\

4.9.2State TWO risks of using flawed software. (2\

4.10Motivate why using the hidden attribute will be better for protecting the data in a file compared to the read only attribute. (2\

4.11The utility feature shown below is used on a computer hard drive Explain why a user will use the feature above. (2\ [25] Computer Applications Technology/P225

Q5— Section header —

5.2Explain what is meant by wireless access point (2\

5.3A network can be used to provide better security Indicate ONE method that can be used to

5.4Give TWO reasons why a company may choose NOT to use an intranet. (2\

5.5Explain what the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR\ is. (2\

5.6State TWO advantages of using tabbed web browsing. (2\

5.7Discuss TWO factors that may decrease upload and download speed in an internet connection. (2\

5.8John received an e mail marked as high priority and decided to flag it.

5.8.1Motivate why the 'Subject line is inappropriate (1\

5.8.2Differentiate between high priority and flagging (2\ [15] Computer Applications Technology/P215

Q6— Section header —

6.1State TWO ways to present research information to a target audience. (2\

6.2Give ONE reason why you would choose to use information from older sources. (1\

6.3Give TWO guidelines to follow when setting questions for a questionnaire. (2\ 6. xplain ONE reason why a database instead of a spreadsheet would be used

Q7— Section header —

7.1There ar e various types of viruses that ffect a computer.

7.1.1What is a computer virus

7.1.2xplain TWO ways in which a virus can ffect the performance of computer.

7.2Which term describe all the ways in which confidential information is obtained by abusing the trusting nature of people

7.3Green computing should be considered by all computer users.

7.3.1Explain the term green computing (1\

7.3.2Name ONE energy saving method that contributes to green computing. (1\ 7.

Q8— Section header —

8.1Give a word processing feature that will allow a user to format all the eading in a document

8.2Tab stops can be used to align text neatly in columns.

8.2.1Name TWO features that can be used to set tab stops in a word processing document. (2\

8.2.2A leader line can be added with tab stops. Why would you add a leader line? (1\

8.3Study the screenshot below

8.3.1Which word processing feature has been used to create the list (1\

8.3.2Explain why the date '15 July 2024' is not one of the list items AND how the date can be displayed as a list item. (2\

8.4Explain the difference between the <th> and the <td> tag (2\ 8. Fields in a database table

Q9— Section header —

9.1State TWO advantages for the committee to design an e magazine instead of

Q10— Section header —

10.1The organisers from the school need to register participants

10.1.1Briefly explain what information is (1\

10.1.2Suggest TWO reasons why the organisers should use electronic forms to register participants (2\

10.2Posters about the event will be put up at various shopping centres to advertise the competition

10.2.1Name ONE other method of advertising this event. (1\

10.2.2The posters contain a QR code. What happens when the QR code is scanned? (1\

10.3The competition will raise money for a local charity as part of the school's social responsibility.

10.3.1Name an online method used to raise small amounts of money from a large number of people. (1\

10.3.2Give ONE example of a popular online platform to raise money. (1\

10.4Specialised cameras will be used to capture the competition

10.4.1Except for resolution, name TWO other camera specifications that impacts the quality of the images. (2\

10.4.2Images will be transferred to a laptop via a card reader. State TWO advantages of a card reader. (2\ Computer Applications Technology/P2 16 DBE/November 2024 NSC Confidential

10.5.2Give TWO reasons why the school will be using RFID tags for the participants. (2\ 10. .3 What technology does RFID tags use to transmit data? (1\ 10.

Topics Identified

Word ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesProgrammingNetworkingHardware

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 5 + 25 + 15 + 10 + 10 + 15 + 25 + 25 = 150 marks

Paper information

SubjectComputer Application Technology

Year2024

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages17

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago2y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayTuesday

Exam periodNovember 2024

Days since exam718

About Computer Application Technology examination preparation

This Grade 12 examination resource can be used as part of a structured revision programme. Past papers are most useful when learners attempt questions independently, work within a realistic time limit, and review their answers afterwards.

How to use this resource for revision

A past examination paper is most useful when it is treated as an active revision exercise. Try the questions yourself before checking the corresponding memorandum. Where you make an error, identify the reason — was it a knowledge gap, a calculation mistake, an interpretation issue, or an examination technique problem?

For stronger examination practice, complete the paper without unnecessary interruptions and keep track of the questions that take the most time. Afterwards, review the memorandum and separate knowledge gaps from mistakes caused by interpretation, calculation, structure, or examination technique.

understanding question requirements

applying subject knowledge

working under time constraints

checking answers

identifying revision priorities

A practical revision approach

Start by completing the resource without looking at the memorandum. Review incorrect and incomplete answers afterwards and make a short revision list based on the areas that caused difficulty.

Grade 12 subject hubs

Each matric subject has its own dedicated hub on Freemode with every past paper and marking memorandum we have archived for that subject.

➗ Mathematics View papers → 📊 Mathematical Literacy View papers → ⚗️ Physical Sciences View papers → 🧬 Life Sciences View papers → 📒 Accounting View papers → 💼 Business Studies View papers → 📈 Economics View papers → 🌍 Geography View papers → 🏛️ History View papers → 📖 English View papers → 🇿🇦 Afrikaans View papers → 🗣️ IsiNdebele View papers → 🗣️ IsiXhosa View papers → 🗣️ IsiZulu View papers → 🗣️ Sepedi View papers → 🗣️ Sesotho View papers → 🗣️ Setswana View papers → 🌾 Agricultural Sciences View papers →

Corresponding marking memorandum

Marking memorandum available

Use the corresponding memorandum after completing the paper to review your answers and identify areas that require further revision. The memorandum shows the marking approach used by DBE examiners, including method-mark allocations.

Computer Application Technology Memo 2 (English) →

File details

File size723.3 KB

Pages17

Archived on7 September 2026

File age47d

ContributorFreeMode

Fingerprint284FD7709DF8

Questions and learner discussion

No questions or discussions have been posted yet.