2010-E-CAT-NM04-07.

NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2020

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 2/2

MEMORANDUM

GRADE 10

TASK 7.2

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

PAPER 2/2: THEORY
GRADE 10
NOVEMBER EXAMINATION
MEMORANDUM
TOTAL: 120

Laerorde | Middelorde | Hoërorde |

Bloom se Taksonomie Punte |
Lower order Middle order Higher order
Bloom’s taxonomy Marks
30% 40% 30%
Vraag |
10 4 6 0
Question 1
AFDELING | Vraag |
10 4 4 2
SECTION A Question 2
Vraag |
5 0 5 0
Question 3
Vraag |
24 5 10 9
Question 4
Vraag |
22 13 3 6
Question 5
AFDELING | Vraag |
10 0 6 4
SECTION B Question 6
Vraag |
14 7 2 5
Question 7
Vraag |
10 1 9 0
Question 8
AFDELING | Vraag |
15 2 4 9
SECTION C Question 9
TOTAL 120 36 49 35
100% 30% 41% 29%

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SECTION A

QUESTION 1

1.1 A p. 24
1.2 D p. 30
1.3 C p. 95
1.4 A p. 61
1.5 D p. 75
1.6 D p. 104
1.7 B p. 53
1.8 C p. 45
1.9 A p. 65
1.10 C p. 113
(10 x 1) = (10)

QUESTION 2

2.1 I p. 45
2.2 D p. 47
2.3 M p. 73
2.4 K p. 25
2.5 G p. 97
2.6 B p. 69
2.7 A p. 58
2.8 E p. 59
2.9 C p. 104
2.10 F p. 59
(10 x 1) = (10)

QUESTION 3

3.1 False, Green computing  p. 32

3.2 False, .txt  p. 44
3.3 False, Creative Commons  p. 59
3.4 True  p. 42
3.5 True  p. 30
(5 x 1) = (5)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 25

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SECTION B

QUESTION 4

4.1.1 2048 GB  p. 30 (1)

4.1.2 Inches  p. 27 (1)
4.1.3 16 GB  p. 75 (1)
4.1.4 Microphone  p. 71 (1)
4.1.5 Blu-ray disc  p. 73 (1)
4.1.6 Windows 10  p. 15 (1)
4.1.7 CPU  p. 75 (1)
4.1.8 Operating system  p. 85 (1)

4.2 Any TWO of the following: p. 76 (4)

• A ROM chip is a non-volatile storage medium, which means it does not
require a constant source of power to retain the information stored on it. 
By contrast, a RAM chip is volatile, which means it loses any information it
is holding while the power is turned off. 
• A ROM chip is used primarily in the start-up process of a computer,
whereas a RAM chip is used in the normal operations of a computer
once the operating system has been loaded. 
• Writing to a ROM chip is a much slower process  than writing to a RAM
chip.
• A RAM chip can store multiple gigabytes of data, ranging from 1 GB to
256 GB per chip.  A ROM chip stores several megabytes of data,
typically 4 MB or 8 MB per chip. 
(Marker: give TWO marks for RAM and TWO marks for ROM.)

4.3 Any TWO of the following: p. 72 (2)

• Scanner 
• Copier 
• Fax/e-mail facility 

4.4 A data projector is used when the output needs to be seen by a large group of
people, e.g. when giving a presentation to an audience.   p. 72 (1)

4.5.1 A port is a connector (socket) at the back or side of a computer where you plug in
an external device such as a printer, keyboard or mouse.  p. 26 (1)
4.5.2 HDMI is an audio/video interface  for transmitting uncompressed video data
and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data.  p. 28 (2)
4.5.3 The user does not have to manually install drivers for the device or even tell the
computer that a new device has been added. 
Instead, the computer automatically recognises the device, loads new drivers
for the hardware if needed, and begins to work with the newly connected
device.  p. 26 (2)

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4.6 Check boxes allow multiple options to be selected. 

Radio buttons allow only one option to be selected/deselected.  p. 17 (2)

4.7 Shareware is software that you can use for a trial period. 
If you want to use the software after the trial period has expired, you must pay
for it.  p. 58 (2)
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QUESTION 5

5.1 Any TWO of the following: (besides gaming/sharing of hardware/files) p. 88 (2)

• Fast, efficient communication. 
• Centralisation of data. 
• Flexible access. 
• Increased control and security. 

5.2 To connect computers in a network so that communication can take place between
them.   p. 95 (1)

5.3.1 Fibre.  p. 97 (1)

5.3.2 In order to have a portable internet connection / not tied to a fixed line such as
ADSL. p. 97 (1)

5.4.1 Personal Area Network.  p. 94 (1)

5.4.2 A personal area network is the interconnection of information technology

devices  within the range of an individual person, typically within a range of
10 meters.
p. 94 (2)

5.4.3 Any TWO of the following: p. 94 (2)

• Speed 
• Security 
• Synchronisation 
• Access to the internet. 

5.4.4 Any TWO of the following: p. 94 (2)

• Cable breakages. 
• Limited range. 
• Data transfer may be slow. 

5.5 The internet is a massive network, connecting millions of computers together. 

The World Wide Web is a way of accessing information over the medium of the
internet.  p. 100 (2)

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5.6 Any TWO of the following: p. 129 (2)

• Do not give out personal details on social networks. 
• Create passwords for any online accounts that will not be easy for others
to break. 
• Make use of a good anti-virus program that you update regularly. 
• Protect your reputation. 
• If you use online banking, check your monthly statements regularly. 
• Never make an appointment with somebody that you met via the
internet. 
• If you do online shopping/banking, make sure that the site is legal and
safe. 
• Annually order your credit report from the credit bureau for free. 
• Report any cyber fraud. 
• Block all spam to your computer. 
• Do not play any internet lotteries. 
• Parents should control the use of the internet. 
• Never allow strangers to use your computer. 

5.7 Any TWO of the following p. 118 (2)

• Not proofreading. 
• Inappropriate jokes. 
• Ignoring people who need help. 
• Spamming others. 
• Catfishing. 
• Using capital letters all the time. 
• Not respecting people’s privacy. 
• Arguing with people. 

5.8.1 This type of website describes an idea, opinion or cause  and usually presents
the views of a particular group or organisation.  p. 103 (2)

5.8.2 A website that allows for collaborative creating and editing of web pages.  Usually
free websites.  p. 103 (2)
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QUESTION 6

6.1 To gain access to data not readily available elsewhere.  p. 289 (1)

6.2 Any TWO of the following:

• More up to date. 
• Wider variety of material readily available. 
• Can download and use material directly. 
• Can include multimedia. 
• Easier to share material with others. 
• Portable/mobile. 
• Freedom of access. 
• Information is often summarised. 
• Easy to cross reference other sources.  p. 291 (2)

6.3 A questionnaire is a research instrument consisting of a series of questions and

other prompts for the purpose of gathering information from respondents. 
An interview is a conversation between two people where questions are asked by
the interviewer to obtain information from the interviewee.  p. 289 (2)

6.4 References and citations are methods of giving credit for other people’s work that
you use as bases for your own conclusions in a research process. 
Making use of citations allow the user to avoid accusations of
plagiarism.  p. 305 (2)

6.5 Any THREE of the following: p. 305 (3)

• Calculations 
• Sifting 
• Sorting 
• Counting 
• Order 
• Compare 
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QUESTION 7

7.1 A multi-user license allows the software to be installed on a given number of

computers only. 
A site license allows a company an unlimited number of installations of the
software,  but only on computers within the company.  p. 57 (3)

7.2 Any TWO of the following: (besides ensuring it is a good one.) p. 129 (2)
• Don’t use personal information. 
• Use different passwords for different accounts. 
• Change passwords from time to time. 
• Don’t write passwords down. 
• Don’t share passwords. 

7.3 Any TWO of the following: p. 32 (2)

• Make sure you have an adjustable table and chair. 
• The computer screen should be front and centre so neck turning is not
needed. 
• The computer screen should be at eye level. 
• The chair should be adjusted so that forearms and wrists are horizontal to
the keyboard. 
• The chair should be at a level so that legs are bent in a 90-degree angle
with feet flat on the floor. 
• Adequate lighting. 
• Ensure regular breaks. 

7.4.1 Any TWO of the following: p. 125 (2)

• The computer becomes slower. 
• The entire system becomes slow and functions strangely. 
• Bad clusters appear on a disk. 
• Internal etiquettes have been changed. 
• There is a sudden increase in the files on a disk. 
• Suddenly character amount in an executable program file increases. 
• Dates on which files are created are changed without any reason. 
• Programs suddenly take a long time to load. 
• The computer reacts slower than normally on programs or instruction. 
• Program or data files are damaged. 

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7.4.2 Any TWO of the following: p. 125 (2)

• Install an anti-virus program on the hard drive. 
• You should never have more than one anti-virus program. 
• Do not copy programs from electronic bulletin boards. 
• It is dangerous to load computer games and every new utility program. 
• Do not open strange emails. 
• Write-protect disks. 
• Never switch on the computer while there is a CD/DVD in the drive. 
• Do not use disks on different computers and networks. 
• Before loading programs on the hard disk, test for viruses. 

7.5.1 Misleading, untrue email message 

that is sent to you as the truth.  p. 125 (2)
7.5.2 Unwanted email  p. 125 (1)
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QUESTION 8

8.1 To look up words with similar/different meanings.  p. 160 (1)

8.2 Any TWO of the following: p. 150 (2)

• Ensures consistent formatting. 
• Quick to apply to multiple headings. 
• They can be updated/modified. 
• They allow a Table of Contents to be created. 

8.3 In the header/footer.  p. 189 (1)

8.4 Insert a hard space between words.  p. 161 (1)

(Also accept: press Ctrl + Shift + spacebar.)

8.5 Read-only means that the file can only be opened or read; you cannot delete,
change or rename.  p. 44 (1)

8.6. Click File, click Save As and save the file under a new name.  p. 44 (1)

8.7 Double click the cell / select the cell and press F2 / select the cell and click in the
formula bar.  p. 224 (1)

8.8 CountA function should be replaced by Countif 

Second argument should be “>=16”  p. 250 (2)
(Also accept >15)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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SECTION C

QUESTION 9

9.1 Any TWO of the following: p. 50 (2)

• Tablets are more portable because they are thinner and lighter. 
• Laptop contains a physical keyboard; a tablet doesn’t. 
• Tablet batteries last longer. 
• Hardware of laptops can be upgraded. 
• Laptop has a CD/DVD Rom. 

9.2.1 Any TWO of the following: p. 26 (2)

• Wireless mouse is generally more expensive to purchase. 
• Wireless mouse needs batteries. 
• Wireless mouse can easily be stolen. 
• Occasional interference with wireless signal. 

9.2.2 Laser.  p. 28 (1)

9.2.3 The printer to which a print job would automatically be sent, unless the
user changed the printer in the print dialog.  p. 38 (1)

9.2.4 Larger storage capacity.  p. 30 (1)

9.3.1 It can also scan books and other thick objects.  p. 68 (1)

9.3.2 To convert scanned images of text  p. 68 (2)

into editable text. 

9.4 Different search engines have different pages that are catalogued in their
databases.  p. 106 (1)

9.5 General-purpose computers can run many productivity applications, 

whereas dedicated computers can only run one task.  p. 50 (2)

9.6. Radio Frequency Identification 

Uses small radio devices to store and transmit data.   p. 69 (2)
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TOTAL SECTION C: 15

GRAND TOTAL: 120

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Regie/Vervaardig
Creating /
Skepping

Planning / Beplanning
Devising / Deurdink
Making / Maak
Inventing / Uitvinding
Constructing / Konstruktireer
Designing / Ontwerp
Level/Vlak 3: 30%

Validating / Bekragtiging
(High / Hoog)

Refelcting / Weerspieëling
Evaluating /

Reviewing / Hersiening
Evaluering

Critiquing / Kritiekkriteria
Experimenting / Eksperimenteer
2

Testing / Toetsing
Hypothesising / Veronderstelling
Nagaan , oordeel / Checking, Judging
BLOOM: COGNITIVE LEVELS / KOGNITIEWE VLAKKE:

Mind-mapping / Breinkaarte
2

Analyse / Analiseer
Analysing/
Analiseer

Structuring / Strukturering
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Organising / Organiseer
CAT / RTT (PRAKTIES & TEORIE)

Attributing / Gekenmerk
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Differentiate / Differensieer
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Paraphrasing / Parafraseer

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Classifying / Klassifiseer

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Infer / Lei

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Define / Definieer
Level/Vlak 1: 30%
Remembering/

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Describe / Beskryf

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