Computer Application Technology Paper 2 (English)

November 2025 — Grade 12 / Matric — Computer Application Technology

Past Paper 2025 Grade 12 English

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1.1Which ONE of the following file extensions represents a compressed file? wav .rtf bmp

1.2Which ONE of the following is NOT netiquette? Proofread the e mail before sending Not adding a subject line to the e mail Make sure there are no large attachments Be concise in the conte

1.3Which communication medium is used in a PAN? Bluetooth WiMax Fibre optic Microwaves (1\

1.4Which statement about a touch screen is FALSE? Allows natural input, such as gestures Serves as both a mouse and keyboard limit ed simultaneous physical touches Standard device on most mobile devices (1\

1.5What is the primary function of a firewall? Protects against unauthorised access Removes malware from the computer Only allows incoming communication Prevents software piracy activities (1\ If the display

1.8What would the following paragraph setting be used for in a word processing document? To adjust alignment of text between lines To adjust spacing of text in a paragraph To adjust indentation of text in a paragraph

1.9Why would some mobile users avoid video call? Cameras only capture and send images Rapid decreas of storage capacity Rapidly reaches available cap

1.10Which ONE of the following criteria for a query will display ALL etball play who are NOT

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2.10rovid attery backup only for short period of time to prevent data loss A compromised computer being remotely controlled by a hacker

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3.1The snipping tool utility can be used to capture a portion of the screen. (1\

3.2Digital divide refers to the ongoing transformation of society and industry driven by the convergence of digital, physical and biological technologies. (1\

3.3The MAX function can be used to find the second highest value in list (1\

3.4Intellectual property refers to the ownership of an idea or desig that is protected by copyright and patent laws. (1\ The special character that prevents a line break from occurring between two words or characters

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4.1Learners at a school were provided with flash drives. Name the technology that automatically detects new hardware and installs a driver

4.1.2During which stage the information processing cycle is a flash drive used (1\

4.1.3Give TWO reasons why a flash drive is NOT suitable for archiving files (2\

4.2Give TWO reasons why a motherboard is important

4.3Explain TWO uses of a recycle bin. (2\

4.4What do in the path below represent MYSTUFF BUDGET.XLSX A school must have a backup policy to prevent data loss Explain TWO way

4.7State TWO ways of locating video file if the user is unsure of the date on which the file was saved. (2\

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5.1What is a podcast

5.2ame TWO services, apart from nternet access, that ISP can offer (2\

5.3Explain ONE effect that an acceptable use policy (AUP\ has on a user when using streaming services.

5.4Discuss ONE benefit and ONE limitation of using cloud computing. (2\

5.5State TWO disadvantages of purchasing from an online store rather than a physical store (2\

5.6Name any TWO mobile internet technologies that can be used for connecting remotely to company

5.7Which TWO aspects should you consider when creating a website such that is a ccess ible to

5.8Explain TWO reasons incognito/in private browsing benefits user. (2\ [15]15

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6.1A user uses a URL shortening service. State TWO benefit of using a URL shortening service.

6.2Name TWO elements of a report that must be included in your final practical assessment task ( report. (2\

6.3State TWO criteria you should consider when evaluating the reliability of an online source. (2\

6.4When working on your PAT it is important to create a suitable folder structure. State TWO factors that you need to consider when creating your folder structure (2\

6.5Study the chart below showing a summary of responses on questionnaire Give TWO reasons why it is difficult to interpret the chart (2\

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7.1Define the term click jacking. (2\ Name and briefly describe ONE type of e

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8.1State the actions you have to perform in a word processing document prior to creat

8.1.1An automatic table of figures displaying all diagrams (1\

8.1.2An automatic index to display an alphabetic list of words (1\

8.2What is the difference between embedded object and linked object (2\

8.3A teacher captured learners marks in a spreadsheet as shown in the screenshot below. evels 1 to 7 in column D

8.3.1Name function other than a LOOKUP function, that was used to determine the correct level for each percentage. (1\

8.3.2Which spreadsheet feature was used to complete the list of numbers in column (1\ You received a spreadsheet from a friend, but can only

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9.1The club needs laptops. Mr Brown submitted TWO quotations for laptops to the school governing body Quotation 1 Quotation 2

9.1.1Which operating system is installed on both laptops? (1\

9.1.2State TWO functions of an operating system. (2\

9.1.3Give TWO reasons why Quotation 2 is better than Quotation (2\

9.1.4What is the purpose of the 802.11 specification

9.1.5State ONE disadvantage that can be associated with using type of antivirus indicated in the quotations

9.2The new laptops need to be set up in a network.

9.2.1Why is a WAN NOT a suitable type of network for these computers (1\

9.2.2Suggest a network communication medium that the club can use Motivate your answer.

9.2Explain TWO ways in which the club can ensure ethical use of the network.

15.6FHD IPS 165 Hz display 16 GB RAM and 1 TB HDD storage Intel Core i5 1135G7 (4 cores, 2.4

9.4.1What does the #NAME? error message in cell indicate? The spreadsheet data

9.5Spreadsheet data will be displayed within the body section of an HTML document. What is the purpose of the <body> tag in HTML (1\ earners use nline social networks to do research and

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10.1The committee chairperson will presentation at the welcoming ceremony n the school hall using a laptop.

10.1.1Name TWO additional hardware devices that the chairperson will need

10.1.2Identify an appropriate type of application software that can be used during the welcoming ceremony in the hall

10.1.3While preparing for the welcoming ceremony, the chairperson tries to shut down the laptop and receive

10.2he rade 8 learners will be ivided i nto their different groups

10.2.1The details of the Grade 8 learners ill be captured into a database. Which TWO objects in a database

10.2database table has to be exported into a spreadsheet Name TWO factors to consider before exporting a database table to

10.2Each rade 8 learner will receive a personalised letter to indicate in which group they are placed. Which word processing feature can the welcoming committee use to quickly generate the letter for all

10.3The committee will use augmented reality to create a guided tour of the school for the different groups. Discuss TWO benefits of using augmented reality instead of virtual reality for e guided tour (2\

10.6rones will be used to apture video of all the outdoor activities.

10.7A video with all the highlights will be created and uploaded to the school websit he link will be mailed to the parents using a distribution list

Topics Identified

Word ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesPresentationsProgrammingNetworkingHardware

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

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

Paper information

SubjectComputer Application Technology

Year2025

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages16

Downloads6

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago1y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayWednesday

Exam periodNovember 2025

Days since exam352

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