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Term 1 2019

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY


Grade 11
Paper 2 – Written
MEMORANDUM

TIME: 1 HOUR MARKS: 50


Question 1

1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5


D C D B B

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Question 2

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10

Q O H I J D P A K B
Creative Adobe
Touchpad Cap ROM Plug-in Linux Ripping Malware RFID
Commons Reader

         
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Question 3
3.1 The concept of using (unique) physical characteristics of a user for access control
purposes  (2)

3.2.1 Large/main circuit board which allows / facilitates communication between components.
 (2)
[ Do not accept answers relating to adding components to it. ]
3.2.2 Any TWO of: 
 CPU / Processor
 Memory / RAM / DIMM
 Expansion/adapter card (accept maximum of one example)
 Power supply connections, etc.
 Also accept Hard Drive (2)
3.3 License that allows software to be installed on all computers within an organisation
(school).  (2)
3.4.1 A shortcut is a link to a resource  (e.g. file / program / device). (1)
3.4.2 No
The shortcuts refer to a location / files not on her computer.  (2)
[ NO marks if motivation / reason supplied is incorrect ] [10]

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Question 4
4.1 Computer network organised around a person / with a range of just a few metres. 
[ Do not accept expansion of acronym on its own without explanation. ] (2)
4.2.1 Device used to connect computers in a network
Any ONE :  cabled network / to enable communication (2)

4.2.2 Network Interface Controller  (1)


[ Also accept Network Interface Card ]
4.3.1 Whether you need to be mobile or not  (1)
4.3.2 ADSL uses a normal telephone (land-) line
3G uses a cellular network / connection [ Also accept ‘wireless’ ]  (2)
4.3.3 ISP  (1)
4.4.1 A link to another (related) website / web page  (1)
[10]
Question 5
5.1.1 RSI  (1)
5.1.2 Any ONE of: 
 Designed with the user’s safety in mind.
 Designed with the user’s comfort in mind. (1)
5.1.3 Any ONE of: 
 Curved keyboard
 Palm/wrist rest
 Soft keys
 Angled keys
 (Additional) shortcut keys, etc. (1)
5.1.4 Any ONE of: 
 Sit correctly – don’t slouch or hunch
 Adjust height of seat / table (upper legs parallel to floor, feet flat on floor, etc.)
 Ensure adequate lighting
 Ensure adequate ventilation
 Ensure mouse and keyboard on same level
 Ensure mouse is close to keyboard, etc. (2)
5.2.1 Using computers in a way that is sensitive to the environment.  (2)
5.2.2 Discarded electronic equipment.  (2)
5.2.3 Any ONE of: 
 Power saving (accept one example)
 Do not throw away hardware (rather try to repair / upgrade / donate / sell / recycle it).
[ ONE mark for the general point ]

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 Do not throw away ink and toner cartridges (rather recycle / return to manufacturer /
refill)
[ ONE mark for the general point ] (2)
5.3.1 Use of compression software / ’Zipping’  (2)
[ Also accept: File – Save As – Tools – Compress Pictures … ]
5.3.2 Any ONE of: 
 Save in a different format e.g. jpeg
 Reduce resolution
 Reduce number of colours / use grayscale
 Crop the photo to remove unnecessary parts (1)
5.3.3 Any ONE of (besides sending large attachments): 
 Avoid unnecessary use of capital letters
 Check spelling and grammar (clear and contains no errors)
 Perform virus check on attachments / check that your anti-virus software is up to date
and set to check automatically both incoming and outgoing mail for viruses
 Never be insulting – use smileys
 Use Bcc field if you forward message to many people
 Be careful about passing on too much personal info (e-mail can be intercepted)
 Refrain from spreading gossip / rumours / chain mail / hoaxes / spam, etc. (1)
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TOTAL: 50

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