provincial examination computer applications technology

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of THREE sections: Answer ALL questions.
Section A Short questions [25]
Section B Questions per topic [62]
Section C Integrated scenario [33]
2. Answer ALL the questions
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in
this paper.
6. Read ALL the questions carefully
7. In general, a mark is allocated per fact. A 2-mark question would therefore
require two facts, etc.
Computer Application Technology/P2 3 Gr 10 November 2015
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SECTION A – SHORT QUESTIONS [25]
QUESTION 1 – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [10]
Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the most appropriate answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.1–1.10), for example 1.11 D
1.1. 1.1 Which one of the following is an example of input and an output
device? A. Keypad B. Digital Camera C. Touch Screen D. Stylus
1
1.2 Which one of the following is NOT an example of system software?
A. Microsoft Office B. Windows 8 C. Android D. iOS
1
1.3 Which one of the following mouse actions will give you options like
move, size, minimize, close and etc? A. Scrolling B. Right Clicking C. Double Clicking D. Clicking
1
1.4 The standard layout of the keyboard is known as......?
A. Alphabetic keys B. Numeric keys C. Special keys D. QWERTY
1
1.5 Which ONE of the following categories of system software can you
download from the internet free of charge with fully functionality? A. Shareware B. Freeware C. Open source software D. Proprietary software
1
1.6 Which ONE of the following does NOT form part of dedicated devices?
A. GPS B. Microwave C. Washing machine D. Smartphone
1
1.7 Which of the following printers can be used to produce high quality
images? A. Laser Printer B. Inkjet Printer C. Dot-matrix Printer A. Thermal printer
1
1.8 Which one of the following does NOT logically belongs together?
A. HAN B. Intranet C. Internet D. Extranet
1
1.9 Which one of the following would be the result if the following function
is typed in a Spread sheet: =SQRT(A5) where A5 is equals to “25” A. 10 B. 25 C. 5 D. 15
1
1.10 Which one of the following is not needed to set up a computer network?
A. UTP B. Switch C. Network Software D. Graphics Card
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QUESTION 2 – MODIFIED TRUE AND FALSE [5]
The following statements are either TRUE OR FALSE. State whether each statement is TRUE OR FALSE. If the statement is false then rewrite the statement to make it true. In other words, replace the bold- printed, underlined portion to correct term.
For example: E-mailis the electronic equivalent of „junk mail. False: Spamis the electronic equivalent of „junk mail. Note: No marks will be awarded for simply negating the false statement.
2.1 Site licence is a license agreement that allows user to install only one
copy of the software.
1
2.2 The way in which a slide is made to appear on the screen is called
transition.
1
2.3 #NUM is an error message that occurs if an invalid numerical value is
used in a function.
1
2.4 Data is the results of the processing of raw facts and it is meaningful. 1
2.5 Bar graph is a graph that is designed to show how much is each
percentage contributing to the total percentage.
1
QUESTION 3 – MATCHING ITEMS [10]
Match the explanation/ description in column A with the term/word in column B
Column A Column B
3.1 Special plug-in programs are needed to allow the user to view special effect.
A. A =SUM(A1:A2)
3.2 Program that is used to access and view web pages on the internet.
B. Cap
3.3 Application software that can allow user to perform tasks that are based on calculations.
C. Driver
3.4 A malicious program that is intended to disrupt the normal functioning of a computer.
D. Plug-in
3.5 The sum of cells A1 and A2(function) E. Fax to e-mail
3.6 An area where there is Wireless Internet access. F. Web browser
3.7 They are identified as 1, 2, 3 … G. Virus
3.8 An ability to send a fax to a fax machine using your computer and your email system and vice versa.
H. Spreadsheet
3.9 The amount of data a person can download and upload in a month.
I. Hotspot
3.10 Software that allows your computer to communicate with the hardware or devices connected in your computer.
J. Function
Excel
SECTION B [80]
SCENARIO
Your father, Paul has started a transport business to help the community of Mpumalanga in trying to intervene in the transport problem caused by the Mpumalanga scholar transport. He asked you as a CAT learner to assist with any computer related issues in his business.
QUESTION 4 – SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES [20]
Computer
4.1. What is the speed of the processors for computer A and Computer B? (2)
4.2. Which computer has the best primary memory? Specify the size. (2)
4.3. Give the specification of the highest pixels in the two advertised computer by referring to the screen resolution
(1)
Computer A
Lenovo ThinkPadX130e 500 GB 72 rmp Hard disk 4GB RAM (1 4 GB + 1 Slot Free, 16 GB max) 5th gen Intel Core i5 – 5200u (2.2 GHz) 16.0 inch HD Display (1366 × 768) Wireless + Bluetooth AMD Radeon R7 M265 2GB graphics Windows 8.1 Pro 64- Bit 1 Year Carry-in warranty
Computer B
Dell SPX 13Core i7 touch screen 2015 version 256 GB Solid State Drive 8GB DDR3L RAM 5th gen Intel Core i7 – 5500u (2.4 GHz) 13.3 – inch QHD + (3200 × 1800) infinity display Wireless – AC 7260 + Bluetooth Intel HD Graphic 5500 Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit 3 years on-site warranty
R 6 589.99 R 13 897 .89
4.4. Your father wants to buy one computer from the two advertised computers for his office.
4.4.1. Explain to your father what the specification "16-inch" refers to.
(2)
4.5. Mention the company manufactured the graphics card of Computer A (1)
4.6. Which specification refers to the operating system in the adverts? (1)
4.7. Explainto your father what the specification “on-site warranty” refers to in computer B?
(2)
4.8. Your father would like to buy a printer to print only office invoices. He overheard some people talking about a wireless laser printer.
4.8.1. Is this the best option? Motivate your answer. (2)
4.8.2. Tell your father what would be the advantages of buying a wireless printer over the wired printer. Mention 2
(2)
4.9. Tell your father about the advantages of a touch screen as indicated in computer B, by referring to at least Three gestures for the touch screen.
(3)
4.10. Would it be possible for one to transfer files from Computer A to Computer B in the advert? Motivate your answer by referring to the specifications in the advert.
(2)
QUESTION 5 - INTERNET AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES [12] 5.1 Your father would like to set up a smallnetwork in his office to connect to all
his clients schools in Mpumalanga.
5.1.1. Define a network (2) 5.1.2. Help your father to identify the FOUR resources needed to set up a
small network. (4)
5.1.3. Distinguish between TWO types of small networks. (2) 5.1.4. Mention TWO advantages of each of the two small networks
mentioned in 5.1.3. (4)
QUESTION 6 -SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS [5]
Your father has joined Face book and he is worried about a lot of notifications from Face book telling him about people he may know.
6.1. Mention 1 serious danger that your father might be exposed to by using social networking sites such as Face book.
(1)
6.2. Advise him about TWO guidelines to help him to protect himself while he is using a networking site such as Face book.
(2)
6.3. A pop up appeared on your fathers laptop saying that he should download an anti-virus program from the Internet. What is an anti-virus program?
(2)
QUESTION 7 - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT [10] 7.1. Define the following concepts
7.1.1. Task Definition (2) 7.1.2. Survey (2) 7.1.3. Data (2) 7.1.4. Information (2) 7.1.5. Plagiarism (2)
QUESTION 8 – SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT [15]
(2) (2) (2) (2) (2)
8.1 NOTE. Supply a function that can be typed in the cells numbered from 8.1.1 to cell 8.1.5
8.1.6 Supply a function we would use to determine the shortest trip (2) 8.1.7 Supply a function we would use to determine the longest trip in the
invoice above (2)
8.1.8 Write down the function to determine the average kilometres (Km) (1)
SECTION C
[33]
9.1. Your father finds it very interesting to computerise his work and keep his offices clean and paperless.
9.1.1. What is the name given to the process of making a paperless environment?
(1)
9.1.2. Mention TWO health issues that he may suffer from when using his computer for too long.
(2)
9.1.3. Give him at least TWO tips that he needs to know when using computers to prevent health risks.
(2)
9.2. Your father is a person who likes to go out on vacations and would like to buy himself a digital camera to take pictures.
9.2.1. Briefly describe the term digital camera (2)
9.2.2. Mention at least THREE advantages of a digital camera (3) 9.3 Your father would also want to connect to the Internet and communicate
through e-mail with other schools in Mpumalanga.
9.3.1
Briefly explain what an ISP is as one of the components your father would need to connect to the Internet. Do not just expand the acronym.
(2)
9.3.2 What are the other THREE components needed to connect to the Internet?
(3)
9.3.3 Mention Two things that your father should be aware of that would be the indicators if the fact that his computer is affected with a virus.
(2)
9.3.4 Advice your father about THREE types of anti-virus programs (3)
9.3.5 Give your father THREE tips to set up a good password. (3)
9.3.6 Differentiate between a website and a webpage (2)
9.4
9.4.1 Study the screenshot above. Who is the main recipient of this email?
(1)
9.4.2 From the above screenshot, explain the abbreviation Bcc? (2) 9.4.3 Define the concept netiquette. (2) 9.4.4 Give THREE netiquette rules ignored in this email (3)
GRAND TOTAL 120
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SECTION A – SHORT QUESTIONS [25]
QUESTION 1 – MULTIPLE CHOICE [10]
1.1. =C3 1.2. = A3 1.3. = B3 1.4. = D3 1.5. = B3 1.6. = D3 1.7. = B3 1.8. = A 3 1.9. = C3 1.10. = D3
QUESTION 2 – MODIFIED TRUE AND FALSE [5]
2.1 False Single user licence3is a licence agreement that allows user
to installed only one copy software. 2
2.2 True The way in which a slide is made to appear on the screen is called transition. 3
2
2.3 True #NUM3 is an error that occurs if an invalid numerical value is used in a function.
2
2.4 False Information3is the results of the processing of raw facts and it is meaningful.
2
2.5 False Pie graph3 is a graph that is designed to show how much is each percentage contributing to the total percentage.
2
QUESTION 3 – MATCHING ITEMS [10]
3.1 D3 1 3.2 F3 1 3.3 H3 1 3.4 G3 1 3.5 A3 1 3.6 I 3 1 3.7 K 3 1 3.8 E 3 1 3.9 B 3 1 3.10 C 3 1
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QUESTION 4 – SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES [20]
4.1. Computer A: 5th gen Intel Core i5 – 5200u (2.2 GHz)3
Computer B: 5th gen Intel Core i7 – 5500u (2.4 GHz)3 2
4.2. Computer B3, 8GB DDR3L RAM3 2 4.3. Computer B: 3200 × 18003 1 4.4. It refers to the size of the monitor3 measured diagonally, from top
left to bottom right and vice versa 3 2
4.5. AMD 3 1 4.6. Windows 8.1 Pro 64- Bit3 1 4.7. It means that if the computer is faulty, the father can just inform the
supplier and they would come and pick it up for fixing from site. 33
2 4.8. 4.8.1. No, 3He needs only a dot matrix printer for this purpose. 3 2
4.8.2 No cord to get tangled 3 2 You are not restricted by cable length to use it. 3 It is easy to use 3 Any Two
4.9. Swipe, 3pinch, 3Expand, 3drag 3 Any Three
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QUESTION 5 – INTERNET AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES [12] 5.1. Computer networks 5.1.1. Network is a collection of computers or computing devices such
as smart phones that are connected by some sort of communication media. 33
2
5.1.2. Computer devices 3 Switch 3 Cable or wireless technology 3 Network software 3 Network interface controller 3 Any FOUR
4
5.1.3. Personal Area Network, 3 is a computer network organised around an individual with a small range Home Area Network 3is a small network within a person's home environment and connects devices such as computers, printers, cell phones and smart phones
2
5.1.4. Advantages Personal Area Network Files can be backed up from a cell phone or a smartphone
to a laptop and vice versa.3 A user can e-mail and browse the internet by connecting
the PAN to the internet whilst on the move. 3 Small files can be transferred easily. Any Two.
Advantages Home Area Network
Efficient communication between devices in the HAN, which leads to flexibility. 3
Resources such as printers can be shared among all users. 3
Data saved on different computers can be shared and transferred easily.
Games can be played with other people using the network. Any Two
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QUESTION 6 - SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS [5] 6.1.1. Facebook
6.1.1. He might talk to people who are not whom they claim to be.3 His personal information might be stolen to commit fraud. Any relevant answer
1
6.1.2. Never to give out his personal information. 3 Never arrange to meet in person with strangers. 3 Newer upload pornographic pictures. Any Two
2
6.1.2. Software that is intended to protect the computer by scanning viruses and eliminating them. 33
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[10]
7.1.1. Task definition is a detailed explanation and description of the most important aspects of a problem33
2
7.1.2. A survey is data collection tool used to gather information about individuals33
2
7.1.3. A report is a document about a specific task that presents findings of an investigation. 33
2
7.1.4. Information is the results of the processing of data. 33 2 7.1.5. Plagiarism is the process of taking someone else’s work and presents
it as your own. 33 2
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8.1.6 =MIN 3 (C13:C15) 3 Or =SMALL 3 (C13:C15,1) 33
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SECTION C [33] QUESTION 9.- INTEGRATED SCENARIO [33] 9.1 9.1.1. Green Computing 3 1 9.1.2. Eye strain 3
Finger strain or wrist 3 Back pain Headache Any Two
2
9.1.3. He must take regular breaks 3 Use spectacles 3 Adjust the chair correctly Take relaxation drill Any Two
2
9.2 9.2.1. Digital camera is an input device that is capable to capture
image and save it into memory. 33 2
9.2.2. Advantages: Capture and view photos immediately3 Photos can be edited 3 Photos can be deleted 3 Pictures can be transfer to another computing devices Any Three
3
9.3. Internet 9.3.1 Internet service Provider is a company that has a
permanent and fast connection to the internet33 2
9.3.2 Computing device3 Internet connection (Wired or wireless) 3 Modem/router 3 Any Two
3
9.3.3 Computer slow down dramatically 3 Files suddenly disappearing 3 Computer no longer boots up Any Two
2
9.3.4 AVG, 3Avast, 3 Bid Defender 3, Norton Any Three
3
9.3.5 Password must be a combination of text, symbol and numbers 3 Do not use your birthday as password 3 Your password must be at least 8 characters long Any Two
8
9.3.6 A website consists of web pages 3 where as a web page is a single electronic document in a web. 3
2
9.4. Email 9.5.1. Smith J. 3 1 9.5.2. Blind Carbon Copy 3 is a field that is used to type the email
addresses of the other recipients of the message. A copy of the message will still be sent to these people, but their address will NOT be visible to other recipients in the To fields3
2
9.5.3. Netiquette is a name given to the use of good manners and showing respect for other users when using internet 33
2
9.5.4. The user of capital letters 3 The use of slang: using pls instead of please3 Incorrect spelling confim instead of confirm. 3 Informal Language i.e the use of a smile Any Three
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