Computer Application Technology Paper 2 (English)

November 2019 — Grade 12 / Matric — Computer Application Technology

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1.4When a user presses a combination of k eys on a keyboard to perform an action, it is called

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2.10\in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g.

2.11U. COLUMN A COLUMN B

2.10device that allows a computer to connect to a network The practice where an ISP giv

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

3.1AN is a type of network that could connect offices in Durban and Cape Town. (1\

3.2BYOD is a concept where employees are allowed to use their personal

3.3Trojan is a software program that allows the operating system to communicate with a hardware device

3.4The defragment utility program can be used to delete temporary or unused files. (1\

3.5Speech to text allows a user with hearing disabilities to access a voice note. (1\ [5] TOTAL SECTION A:5

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4.1Name TWO input d evices that can be found on laptop computer , other than a touch screen.

4.2The user cannot see the full text while an e mail is being typed on a touch screen device

4.3Give TWO functions of a UPS. (2\

4.4Discuss TWO reasons why a presenter would use a data projector instead of a monitor while presenting (2\

4.5State TWO advantages of HDMI cables over VGA cables for connecting a television to a computer (2\

4.6Give TWO reasons why 3D printers are not commonly used in a home office other than the cost. (2\

4.7The following system requirements are needed to install an office suite:

4.7.1 Explain why it is INCORRECT to say that 1024x 768 is the size of the monitor. (1\

4.7.2 Give the term used to describe the reason why his office suite will not run

4.8ive TWO reasons why you would choose to buy an office suite instead of purchasing various appl ication by different software developers

4.9Give TWO possible causes why an application stop responding. (2\

4.10picture was manipulated in a graphics editor and then saved. Give TWO reasons why the saved picture now displays blurred or is

4.11Explain how convergence contribut es to green computing. (2\ 1 GHz or faster CPU 2 GB or more RAM 3 GB of available disk space 1024x768 or higher Windows 7 or later

4.12A television station is planning on replacing older analogue technology with technology for digital broadcasting.

4.12.1 Write down the general term for the process where broadcasting services are changed from analogue to digital technology

4.12.2 State TWO advantages of digital broadcasting technology for the viewers. [25] Computer Applications Technology/P225

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5.1Give TWO advantages of connecting computers in a network rather than using stand

5.2Study the image below and answer the questions that follow

5.2.1Which port should a person use to connect a computer to a wired network? (1\

5.2.2Explain how to connect a computer to a wireless ne twork using one of the ports. (1\

5.3Name the type of internet connection that uses light for data transmission. (1\

5.4Al l users on a LAN have valid access rights but when they attempt to log on with their correct passwords

5.5Why does a video freeze (buffer\ from time to time while streaming it from the internet? (1\

5.6What is the purpose of the home page setting in web browser? (1\

5.7State TWO outcomes that can be achieved by clicking on a website hyperlink. (2\

5.8Suggest TWO ways in which you can ensure better privacy on social media such as Facebook or WhatsApp. (2\

5.9Give TWO limitations of e commerce. (2\

5.10Name the technology used by banks and also the creators of ransomware to secure the exchange of information over the internet. (1\ [15] Port A15

6.1Refer to a formal written report, such as your PAT, and explain the purpose of an

6.1.1Abstract (1\

6.1.2Introduction (1\

6.2When you did research for your PAT , you found information on the topic that appeared to be suitable Give TWO reasons why you CANNOT

6.3losed questions have a set of answers to choose from

6.3.1Discuss ONE limitation of using closed questions in a questionnaire (1\

6.3.2Give TWO benefits for researcher when closed questions are answered electronically. (2\

6.4Study the graph below that shows the final outcome of a national e lection and answer the question that follow Give THREE reasons why

7.1Many cases of internet a ddiction are reported

7.1.1Name TWO activities users engage in on the internet that could lead to addiction. (2

7.1.2Give TWO signs that may warn you that someone may have an internet or gaming addiction. (2\

7.2State TWO potential ethical problems that arise when companies have access to big data (2\

7.3How can law enforcement authorities investigate suspected cyber criminals (1\

7.4Give ONE way in which social media is able to influence public opinion (1

7.5State TWO negative effects of software piracy for software creators (2\ [10] Computer Applications Technology/P2 12 DBE/November 201910

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8.1Give ONE benefit of using styles for headings in a long word processing document. (1\

8.2Suggest TWO reasons for using section breaks in a word processing document (2\

8.3Name TWO word processing fea tures that a reviewer can use to indicate suggested changes to the author of a document (2\

8.4Study the screenshot of a word processing document below

8.4.1Why do the non printing symbols display in the document? (1\

8.4.2Why does the word helter appear without a bullet? (1\

8.5How would you use the Page Break Preview of a spreadsheet to manipulate the number of rows or columns printed per page? (1\

8.6What does the exclamation mark (!\ in the formula bar for cell E1 indicate in the screenshot below (1\

8.7Study the screenshot below. The formula used in cell D3 to obtain the time worked is correct

8.8The formula in cell B2 was copied down to calculate the VAT (cell E1\ for

8.9Consider the formula =[Price]*[ Markup ], used in a calculation in a database query or report. Why are square brackets

8.10What would happen if a =COUNT(*\ function was moved from the group footer to the report footer in a database? (1\

8.11What needs to be done for the text December holidays to display on a web browser tab? (1\ [15] TOTAL SECTION B:15

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9.1Computing devices will be used to display the recipes and to capture the results. Study the specifications of the following two devices:

25.6cm (10.1 \lay Rear camera 8 MP 4G standard LTE, Wi Fi Bluetooth version BT 4.0 2G standard, GSM, 4G

9.1.1What is the speed of the faster processor when comparing the two devices? (1

9.1.2Why is the tablet more suitable for outdoor use (1

9.1.3State TWO ways in which to extend the storage space of the tablet. (2\

9.1.4Explain why th desktop computer is better for graphics processing

9.1.5Explain what an on site warranty is AND why a tablet does not usually have an on site warranty.

9.2Competitors can contact expert cooks in real time for assistance

9.2.1What is the advantage for competitors of being able to communicate with expert cooks in real time? (1\

9.2.2Name TWO type of internet connection that would be suitable to use during this competition.

9.2.3Name TWO hardware device necessary for video/web conferencing with an expert, other than network devices. (2

9.3A video taken during the competition will be published online after the event.

9.3.1Name TWO e communication services (online platforms\ where these videos can be published. You may use brand names. (2\

9.3.2Explain how a person could use a search engine to find video of this cooking competition. (2

9.3.3Name TWO camera specifications that influence the quality of the videos other than the sensor. (2\

9.3.4Give TWO reasons for using file compressi on to reduce the file size. (2\

9.4The scores from several judges will be captured in a spreadsheet.

9.4.1State TWO features of a spreadsheet that will assist the user to capture the scores accurately

9.4.2The total score for each team can be calculated using the following formula =A1+A2+A3+A4 Which spreadsheet function can be used to achieve the same result?

9.4.3Which spreadsheet function or combination of functions can be used on the data below to extract the score given by a particular judge

9.4.4How can a judge ensure that the formatting applied to the spreadsheet does not change even if it is viewed on another computer with a different operating system or without a spreadsheet program? (1\ [25]25

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10.1The weather bureau must purchase a printer for office use. Name TWO specifications to consider when purchasing a printer, other than cost. (2\

10.2The computer s at the weather bureau should be protected from power surges

10.2.1 What kind of damage can a power surge do to a computer? (1\

10.2.2 Suggest TWO environmentally friendly ways in which to dispose of

10.3Strict security measures should be put in place by the network administrator so that not all employees have access to the server at the weather bureau.

10.3.1Name the type of user that works with high end hardware and software

10.3.2The network administrator set up access rights and a firewall. Give TWO reasons why physical access to the server room

10.3.3Give TWO reasons why the network administrator disabled the unused USB ports on the employees' computers (2\

10.4Discuss TWO benefits of grid computing for the weather bureau (2\

10.5The network administrator should always keep the software on the computers of the weather bureau updated.

10.5.1A weather analysis application is returning incorrect results after a recent update. Give a term for the cause of the problem AND suggest a solution. (2\

10.5.2Give TWO reasons why the network administrator may not want an operating system to automatically download and install updates on the networked computers (2\ Computer Applications Technology/P2 17

10.6Backing up is important so that data is not lost.

10.6.1 Give TWO reasons why the weather bureau should make automatic

10.7Each weather station must embed he l ocation where photographs were taken into the

10.7.1What technology allows for obtaining accurate location data? (1\

10.7.2Give the term for the data embedded into picture file that provides the location of where photograph was taken.

10.8The following database table structure was created to capture daily temperatures: StationID Short Text StationName Short Text Coordinates

10.8.1Only numbers will appear in the StationID field , e.g. 3452, 0198, 187. Why is the data type of this field Short Text and not Number?

10.8.2The following screen ap peared uring the creation of a report What steps should be followed to show a list of

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

Year2019

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages17

Downloads6

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago7y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayTuesday

Exam periodNovember 2019

Days since exam2,545

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