Consumer Studies Paper 1 (English)

May-June 2022 — Grade 12 / Matric — Consumer Studies

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1.1Various options are provided as possible answers to the following que stions. Choose the answer and write down only the letter (A

1.120 in the ANSWER BOOK , e.g.

1.1.21D.

1.1.1A savings club wh ich benefits all its members:

1.1.2The increase in the price of goods and services Interest rate VAT rate Inflation rate

1.1.3The repo rate is the interest rate used to calculate compound interest. which the Reserve B

1.1.4calculate the official rate of inflation. set the official repo rate. assess the impact of

1.1.5ood items that are exempted from VAT White bread and

1.1.6Study the picture below and answer the question that follows. [Source: Images. google.com The picture represents a person suffering from the following food

1.1.7increase the nutritional value. ripen fruits and vegetables. destroy bacteria. remove pesticides.

1.1.8Food with a high glyc emic index will

1.1.9ons umer enjoy food security

1.1.10(1\

1.1.11Mary would like to camouflage her wide waist. This ould be best achieved by wearing the following:

1.1.12The stove top that is safe to use, eas y to clean and energy efficient: Gas burner

1.1.13A body corporate manages the following type of home ownership Free title Full title Sectional title

1.1.14advantage of full title ownership

1.1.15The least expensive method to pay for a household appliance: Instalment sale transaction

1.1.16Start up costs for a business include rent , electricity, water, salaries

1.1.17he stage when a business could reach its best sales scenario: 50% of

1.119 are enough raw material for production.

1.120 Reducing environmental waste and pollution contribute financial stability

1.2Give ONE term for each of the following escriptions. Write only the term next

1.2.1 Interest that is calcula ted on the original loan amount only

1.2.2 embers receive compensation for recruiting other members

1.2.3 A scheme where a product is sold and members are recruited for commission

1.2.4 A fraudulent way of obtaining mo ney from unsuspecting consumers

1.2.5The time the law gives a consumer to cancel a contract without implications (5 x 1\ (5\ Consumer Studies DBE/2022 SC/NSC

1.3atch the effect of the lack of food additive in COLUMN B with the food

1.3.6COLUMN A FOOD ADDITIVE COLUMN B EFFECT OF THE LACK OF

1.3.1Preservatives

1.3.2Stabilisers

1.3.3Colourants

1.3.4Anti oxidants

1.3.5Flavourants foods become rancid over ripening of fruit unpleasant

1.4Give ONE term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the term next to the question numbers (1. .1 to 1.

1.4.1A document that shows the movement of money over a future period

1.4.2The ability of a business to grow and still produce a profit in the long term

1.4.3Fixed and variable costs incurred by a business to manufacture products

1.4.4The analysis and evaluation of a proposed business idea to determine whether it is likely to be successful

1.4.5he amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overheads and profits (5\ Consumer Studies DBE/2022

1.5elect FIVE consequences of brand piracy for the original brand manufacturer rom the list below

1.5in the ANSWER BOOK. Increased tax revenues for country's economy The original brand manufacturer will lose income

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2.1Explain the following terms:

2.1.1 Pay as you earn (PAYE\ (3\

2.1.2 Phishing (3\

2.2Name TWO levies paid by motorists when they fill up their vehicles with petrol or diesel. (2\

2.3Name FOUR causes of water pollution. (4\

2.4List ways in which a household can save electric ity when heating and boili ng

2.5ifferentiate between direct and indirect tax es paid by a consumer. (3

2.6Disc uss the advantages of having a two year guarantee on goods and services (4\

2.7Explain the responsibilities of municipalit ies to ontrol the spread of Covid 19 (4\

2.8Study the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow. [Source: MTN.co.za

2.8.1 Explain why the advertisement ould be considered as a contract when a consumer buys this data package. (3\

2.8.2 State THREE reasons why entering into this contract is legal. (3\ Consumer Studies 10 DBE/2022 SC/NSC Copyright reserved

2.9Discuss the impact of price increase of the following on South African households:

2.9.1 Fuel prices (4

2.9.2 Electricity (4\ [40] Consumer Studies 11 DBE/2022 SC/NSC Copyright reserved40

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3.1List the information that must appear on a food label.

3.2State why South Africa is considered food self sufficient

3.3Study the picture of blood glucose level s below and answer the question that follow BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS

3.4Read the scenario below and answer the question that follow Nandi, a teenager ran to school for km

3.5Study the scenario below and a nswer the questions that follow. Five toddlers at a day care centre were taken to hospital after

3.5.1 Give the incubation period of gastro enteritis. (1\ 3. .2 Explain how

3.6State FOUR benefits of genetically modified foods for the consumer. (4

3.7Explain the negative impact of organic farming on the economic nvironment. (6

3.8Study the dish below and answer the question that follows FISH NOODLE BAKE (consists of layers of

3.9Study the information below that appears on the packaging of a loaf of bread. Whole wheat Bread Nutritional Facts Serving Size 1 slice (38 g\ Amount Per Serving Total Fat

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4.1Name TWO characteristics of classic fashions. (2

4.2Give TWO ex amples of sustainable textiles. (2\

4.3Explain the following terms

4.3.1Eco friendly fabrics (2

4.3.2Fashion fads (2\

4.4Study the picture below and answer the question that follows. This outfit consists of: Black dress Beige high heeled sandals

4.5In 2020 t here were no major fashio n changes around the world nor South Afric

4.5.1Social factors (4\

4.5.2Economic factors (4\ [20] Consumer Studies 14 DBE/2022 SC/NSC Copyright reserved Please turn over20

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5.1List the information that must be included in a building contract to protect the consumer and the building contractor (5

5.2Study the picture of the refrigerator below and an swer the questions that follow. 157 SOLAR HYBRID

5.2.1Name THREE factors to consider when selecting a refrigerator for a family. (3

5.2.2Describe TWO ways in which the refrigerator save human energy. (4

5.2.3Explain the benefits of using a so lar hybrid refrigerator (3

5.3Read the statement below and an swer the question that follows. During lockdown many people experienced a loss of income. This had an impact on homeowners who still had to meet their financial homeownership

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6.1Name FOUR requirements of high quality packaging (4

6.2Study the advertisement below and answer the question that follows. TOFFEE FROM DARLING SWEET Darling Sweet has become a well known brand

6.3Study the graph below of the sale s of a local ice cream business for the past

6.3.1 Identify the month with the highest sales. (1

6.3.2 Give THREE possib le reasons for the answer to QUESTION

6.3.1(3

6.3.3Explain why July shows the lowest sales. (1 1000 Ice Cream Sales

6.4Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. Nel runs a l aundromat in hi s community. He offers collection, washing, ironing and delivering of laundry. His business has grown recen

6.4.1Briefly explain the importance of staff training to ensure the success of Nel'

6.4.2 Explain why tidine ss is important in the laundromat (2

6.4.3Identify THREE factors that will c ontribute to the success of Nel' business. (3\

6.4.4Write a paragraph to e xplain how Nel' aundromat provides an efficient service to his customers. (6\

6.4.5Read the information below and answer the questions t hat follow. Nel charges R100 00 for a 10 kg basket of laundry . Collection

6.4.6Di scuss the factors that make Nel' business financially sustainable. (6\ [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 16040

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Total200 marks

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Paper information

SubjectConsumer Studies

Year2022

SessionMay-June

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages16

Downloads4

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