provincial examination computer applications technology...

PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

PAPER 2

JUNE 2015

GRADE 10

MARKS: 100

TIME: 2½ HOURS

This paper consists of 9 pages

CAT/Gr10/P2 MP/June 2015

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of THREE sections: Answer ALL questions.

Section A Short questions [25]

Section B Questions per topic [50]

Section C Integrated scenario [25]

2. Answer ALL the questions

3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in

this paper.

4. Start EACH question on a NEW page.

5. Do NOT write in the right-hand margin.

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.

8. Write neatly and legibly.


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SECTION A – SHORT QUESTIONS [25]

QUESTION 1 – MULTIPLE CHOICE [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 Which ONE of the following components is NOT an Input device? 1 A. Ink-jet

B. Digital Camera C. Touch Screen D. Stylus

1.2 Computer Technology Can be described as: 1 A. Computer hardware such as CPU.

B. Electronic technology for communicating over a long distance. C. A technology that uses a computer that can accept raw data

and process it into information. D. Computer software such as multimedia applications.

1.3 Which one of the following mouse actions will give you optioned like move, size, minimize, close and etc?

A. Scrolling B. Double Clicking C. Clicking D. Right Clicking

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1.4 Which one of the following is NOT a valid biometric input method or medium?

A. ID card with photo B. Fingerprints C. Iris Scanning D. Voice Recognition

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1.5 Which one of the following MAY NOT influence the overall performance of the computer?

A. CPU B. RAM C. Interactive Screen D. Hard Disk

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1.6 Which extention will be used, when you save an Adobe Reader

document? A. docks B. dot C. pdf D. txt

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1.7 Well-known combined examples of application Software includes: A. Norton, Aviary and Linux B. Vista , Microsoft Office word and Fifa 2012 C. Android, Windows XP Home, and Windows 7 Professional D. Nero 8, Pastel Accounting, and Open Office

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1.8 Which of the following printers can be used to produce 500 copies

every morning? A. Laser Printer B. Multifunctional Inkjet C. Dot-matrix Printer D. Terminal Printer

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1.9 Choose the correct order of storage from biggest to smallest.

A. TB; MB; KB; GB B. TB; GB; MB; KB C. GB; MB; KB; TB D. TB; GB;KB; MB

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1.10 To centre text vertically on page, you should _____________.

A. Use an option under the Review tab B. Use page setup option under the Page Layout tab C. Click the Centre button in the paragraph group under the Home

tab. D. Click on the format painter button in the Clipboard group.

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[10]

QUESTION 2 – MODIFIED TRUE AND FALSE [10]

The following statements are either 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: Menu is a small picture that gives the user a visual clue to the object. False Icon is a small picture that gives the user a visual clue to the object.

Note: No marks will be awarded for simply negating the false statement.

2.1 Green computing is the term used to describe using computers in a way that is sensitive to the environment.

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2.2 A Chat is a type of conversation that takes place on a computer or cell phone connected to the internet.

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2.3 A shortcut key to permanently remove a file from a certain location is <Ctrl><X>

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2.4 The cable that is commonly used in a wired connection is FireWire

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2.5 A freeware is fully functioning software that can be used, and copied without any restrictions.

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QUESTION 3 – MODIFIED MATCHING [05]

Match the term/word in COLUMN A with the explanation/ description in COLUMN B

Column A Column B

3.1 System designed to speed up the sale of goods and services in the market place, at the paypoint

A. A Bluetooth

3.2 A built-in spreadsheet function that performs calculations and comes as part of the spreadsheet.

B. Information and Communication Technology

3.3 A technology used to connect devices wirelessly over a short distance.

C. POS

3.4 They are identified as A, B, C … D. Virus

3.5 A system which is a combination of hardware, software, data, processes and people with the purpose to collect, manipulate, convey, store and retrieve data and information.

E. Function

F. Formula

G. Infrared

H. Columns in Excel


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SECTION B [50] [50] SCENARIO Your friend Dave has started a computer shop to sell hardware components to his local people and other latest versions of software. He asked you as a CAT learner to assist him with some of the basic concepts you have learnt in CAT so that he can be able to advice some of his customers.

5. One of Dave’s customers wants to setup a network in his house and he would need some advices from Dave

5.1.1 Explain to Dave what network is. 2 5.1.2 Mention TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of

Network 4

5.1.3 Discuss ONE way in which Dave can communicate with his customers by using a network.

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QUESTION 6 – INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

[4]

6.1 Differentiate between the following terms: 6.1.1 Data 2 6.1.2 Information 2

4 SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES [10] Explain the following terms: 4.1. Folder 2 4.2 Single user licence 2 4.3 Compressing or zipping 2 4.4 Interface 2 4.5 Motherboard 2 QUESTION 5 – INTERNET AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES [8]


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QUESTION 8 – SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT

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8.1 The following error indicators accurred when Dave was working on his Spreadsheet program. Explain to Dave what is the cause of the error indicator and what is the possible solution to the error e.g.

NAME? An invalid name function has been used. e.g. (AVAREGE(A1:A18)

Check the spelling of the function name.

8.1.1 VALUE! 2 8.1.2 DIV/0! 2 8.1.3 NUM! 2 8.2 Study the screen shot bellow and answer the set questions:

QUESTION 7 – SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS

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7.1 Explain the differences between the TWO terms: 7.1.1. \ Touch pad 2 7.1.2. 7 Touch Screen 2 7.2 Mention at least THREE disadvantages of an open source software 3 7.3 Dave is a having a very expensive gaming software in his Desktop

computer at home and he wants to install it in his laptop computer at work.

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7.3.1 Name and explain the name given to this act. 2 7.4 One of Dave’s customers has a DVD ROM in his computer and he

wants to know if he would be able to play his music CD’s in the computer.

7.4.1 Would he be able to do that? Motivate your answer. 2 7.5 Give TWO health tips for using computers 2


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Give the formula that would be written in cells:

8.2.1 E4 3 8.2.2 F5 3 8.2.3 D6 3 [15] SECTION C – INTEGRATED SCENARIO

[25] Daniel, Dave’s Grandfather wants to buy a new laptop as advertised in a newspaper. He is asking you and Dave a number of questions about things to be considered when buying a computer.

QUESTION 9 [25] COMPUTER A Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz 180 GB DDH 128 MB RAM 21” SVGA colour monitor DVD/CD Writer combo-Drive MS Windows XP Home Basic Optical Mouse Free Zeon Ink-jet printer Ergonomically designed QWERTY Keyboard Free Digital Camera

COMPUTER B Intel Dual Core 2.1GHz (T4300) 1TB HDD 2GB RAM 24” Monitor, 1920 × 1080 Resolution Blue Ray Combo Drive MS Windows 8 Home Basic Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Free: Multifunctional Desk-Jet, 20 MP digital Camera, 5 in 1 card reader With USB Hub include

9.1. How much memory and how much storage does Computer B have? 2 9.2. What is the speed of the processor in Computer B 1 9.3. Explain how a monitor is measured explain 2 9.4. Mention THREE disadvantages of a wireless mouse in Computer B 3 9.5. Mention TWO advantages of a printer in Computer B over the printer in

Computer A 2

9.6. Daniel wants to make a backup of a movie of 18 GB size. What storage media should be used should he buy Computer B to store

this movie. Motivate your answer by referring to the total size of the storage media.

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9.7. Both the keyboards in computers A and B are QWERTY Keyboards 10 Name and explain 5 Sections of the keyboard.

9.8. Computer A listed the MS Windows XP Home Basic 9.8.1. What do we call a group of suite that this software form part of? 1 9.9. Mention TWO reasons why we need this type of software by referring to

its function. 2

Total Section C [25]

TOTAL: 100


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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION

MEMORANDUM

GRADE 10 MARKS 100 JUNE 2015

SECTION A – SHORT QUESTIONS [25]

QUESTION 1 – MULTIPLE CHOICE [10]

1.1. = A 3 1.2. = C 3 1.3. = D 3 1.4. = A 3 1.5. = C 3 1.6. = C 3 1.7. = D 3 1.8. = A 3 1.9. = B 3 1.10. = C 3

QUESTION 2 – MODIFIED TRUE AND FALSE [10]

2.1 False 3 Green computing 3 is the term used to describe using

computers in a way that is sensitive to the environment. 2

2.2 False 3 A Chat 3 is a type of conversation that takes place on a computer or cellphone connected to the internet.

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2.3 False 3 A shortcut key to permanently remove a file from a certain location is Ctrl+X 3

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2.4 False 3 The cable that is commonly used in a wired connection is Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 3

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2.5 True 3 A freeware 3is fully functioning software that can be used, and copied without any restrictions.

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QUESTION 3 – MODIFIED MATCHING [5]

3.1 C 3 1 3.2 E 3 1 3.3 A 3 1 3.4 H 3 1 3.5 B 3 1

SECTION B

[50]

Question 4 – SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES [10]

4.1. A folder is a storage place or container where you can store files or more folders on disk. 33

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4.2. A licence under which you may only install one copy of the software. 33

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4.3. Process of creating of a file which is reduces in size compared to the original version of the file. 33

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4.4. The interface id the way the different functions of a program arranged and presented, and provides a way in which users can use programs to communicate with and use the computer. 33

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4.5. Motherboard is a large circuit board inside the computer case, containing slots and connections for all the components of a computer. 33

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QUESTION 5 – INTERNET AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES

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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

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5.1.2. Communication 3 Sharing hardware 3 Centralisation of data 3 Transfer of files 3 Leisure 3 Increased control and security 3 Flexibility 3 Any TWO

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5.1.3. Expertise is necessary 3 High level of security is necessary 3 Harmful software can spread 3 Network problems can imply that users access their data 3 Any TWO

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5.1.4. E-mail: 3In his business Dave can be able to sent messages about his promotions and send electronic account statements to them. 3

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SMS: 3Dave can send SMS to many customers using the network.3 Chat: 3He can have conversations with his customers using Smartphone or the computer. 3 Video conference: 3He can hold meetings with one or more of his customers at different locations where computer network is used to transmit audio and video data. 3 Any ONE

QUESTION 6 – INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

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6.1.1. Data is (raw) unprocessed facts that are not organised. 33 2 6.1.2. Information is the meaningful knowledge obtained when data has

been organised and interpreted in a meaningful format. 33 2

(adjust answers according to textbooks)

QUESTION 7 – SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS

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7.1.1. A touch pad is rectangular pressure sensitive areas built into a laptop. 33

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7.1.2. Touch screen is a device which responds to finger touch. 33 2 7.2 Not as widely used. 3

Less support. 3 No guarantee of quality or that is works correctly. 3 Multiple versions of same software may occur. 3 One can generally get open source software from the internet. 3 May not be able to share data with other programs. 3 Any THREE

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7.3 Software piracy 3 Software piracy is the illegal installation, copying and distributing of proprietary software. 3

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7.4 7.4.1. Yes, 3He is having a DVD ROM and a DVD ROM is backward

compatible therefore it can read CDs. 3 2

7.5 Sit correctly 3 Adjust the chair of your seat and/ or table so you can sit your hand at the keyboard while you keeping your upper arms fairly slack at your side. 3 Make sure the lighting and the air ventilation is adequate. 3 Make sure your mouse and keyboard are at the same level and that the mouse is close to the keyboard. 3 Make sure your monitor is positioned at the correct position so that you are not straining your neck. 3 Every once in a while, turn your eyes away from your monitor and focus on something else which is far away. 3 Take regular breaks 3 Any TWO

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QUESTION 8 – SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT

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Error Cause Solution VALUE! Reference is made to cells

in the formula/function where the data type cannot be used in a calculation. 3

Ensure that all cell references and any other values used in the calculation are of a data type that can be used in calculations. 3

DIV/0! Division by zero or by an empty cell has been attempted. 3

Change the deviser to any other number or key in a number in an empty cell your function referred to. 3

#NUM! An invalid numerical value has been used in a function. 3

Ensure that numerical values are valid. 3

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8.1.2

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8.1.3 2

8.2 8.2.1 =D4*0.14 OR (D4*14)/100

=D43*30.143/(D43*314)/1003 3

8.2.2 =D4+E4 =D43+3E43

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8.2.3 =B6*E6 =B63*3E63

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SECTION C – INTEGRATED SCENARIO

[25]

QUESTION 9

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9.1 Memory : 2GB 3

Storage : 1TB 3 2

9.2 2.1GHz Dual Core 3 1 9.3 Diagonally, 3 From the top left to the bottom right or vice versa. 3 2 9.4 It requires batteries 3

It is slightly more expensive that a wired mouse. 3 There can sometimes be interference with the signal causing the mouse to stop working temporarily. 3 It can be stolen easily. 3 Any THREE

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9.5 They are cheaper because you just buy one device. 3 The save space on the table. 3 They need only one USB connection port on the computer. 3 Any TWO

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9.6.1 Blue-Ray Disk, 3It has a huge capacity hence it can store up to 50

GM of data. 3 2

9.7 Numeric Keyboard:3 Used to type numbers and arithmetic

symbols. 3 Toggle Keys: 3 Switch functions on or off. 3 Function Keys: 3 Used for special functions e.g. F1 3 Alphabetic Keyboard: 3 QWERTY layout 3 Navigation Keys: 3 to move around keyboard. 3

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9.8 9.8.1. System software OR Operating software 3 9.8.2. 9.9

Coordinate all activities in the computer 3 Control Hardware of the computer/ Control resources/ allows users to use hardware. 3 Allow other users to the computer or network. 3 Provide user with interface. 3 Allows us as user to load and run programs. 3 Maintaining basic security. 3

Beheer die rekenaar-apparatuur / stel gebruiker in staat om apparatuur te gebruik / beheer hulpbronne Verskaf aan die gebruiker ’n koppelvlak Stel gebruiker in staat om programme te laai en hulle take te laat uitvoer Hanteer sekuriteit, hoofsaaklik deur verskillende gebruikers in staat te stel om die rekenaar of netwerk te gebruik, deur vir hulle rekeninge met wagwoorde te skep, ens.

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GRAND TOTAL [100]

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