PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY PAPER 2 NOVEMBER 2015 GRADE 10. This paper consists of 11 pages

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1 PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY PAPER NOVEMBER 05 GRADE 0 MARKS: 0 TIME: ½ HOURS This paper consists of pages

2 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION. This question paper consists of THREE sections: Answer ALL questions. Section A Short questions [5] Section B Questions per topic [6] Section C Integrated scenario [33]. 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 -mark question would therefore require two facts, etc. 8. Write neatly and legibly.

3 Computer Application Technology/P 3 Gr 0 November 05 SECTION A SHORT QUESTIONS [5] QUESTION MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [0] 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 (..0), for example. D.. Which one of the following is an example of input and an output device? A. Keypad B. Digital Camera C. Touch Screen D. Stylus. Which one of the following is NOT an example of system software? A. Microsoft Office B. Windows 8 C. Android D. ios.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.4 The standard layout of the keyboard is known as...? A. Alphabetic keys B. Numeric keys C. Special keys D. QWERTY.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 Copyright reserved Please turn the page

4 Computer Application Technology/P 4 Gr 0 November 05.6 Which ONE of the following does NOT form part of dedicated devices? A. GPS B. Microwave C. Washing machine D. Smartphone.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.8 Which one of the following does NOT logically belongs together? A. HAN B. Intranet C. Internet D. Extranet.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 5 A. 0 B. 5 C. 5 D. 5.0 Which one of the following is not needed to set up a computer network? A. UTP B. Switch C. Network Software D. Graphics Card Copyright reserved Please turn the page

5 Computer Application Technology/P 5 Gr 0 November 05 QUESTION 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 boldprinted, underlined portion to correct term. For example: is 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.. Site licence is a license agreement that allows user to install only one copy of the software.. The way in which a slide is made to appear on the screen is called transition..3 #NUM is an error message that occurs if an invalid numerical value is used in a function..4 Data is the results of the processing of raw facts and it is meaningful..5 Bar graph is a graph that is designed to show how much is each percentage contributing to the total percentage. Copyright reserved Please turn the page

6 Computer Application Technology/P 6 Gr 0 November 05 QUESTION 3 MATCHING ITEMS [0] Match the explanation/ description in column A with the term/word in column B Column A 3. Special plug-in programs are needed to allow the user to view special effect. 3. Program that is used to access and view web pages on the internet. 3.3 Application software that can allow user to perform tasks that are based on calculations. 3.4 A malicious program that is intended to disrupt the normal functioning of a computer. Column B A. =SUM(A:A) B. Cap C. Driver D. Plug-in 3.5 The sum of cells A and A(function) E. Fax to 3.6 An area where there is Wireless Internet access. F. Web browser 3.7 They are identified as,, 3 G. Virus 3.8 An ability to send a fax to a fax machine using your computer and your system and vice versa. 3.9 The amount of data a person can download and upload in a month. 3.0 Software that allows your computer to communicate with the hardware or devices connected in your computer. H. Spreadsheet I. Hotspot J. Function K. Rowsin Excel L. Formula M. Resolution N. Columns in Excel Copyright reserved Please turn the page

7 Computer Application Technology/P 7 Gr 0 November 05 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 [0] Computer A Lenovo ThinkPadX30e R GB 7 rmp Hard disk 4GB RAM ( 4 GB + Slot Free, 6 GB max) 5 th gen Intel Core i5 500u (. GHz) 6.0 inch HD Display ( ) Wireless + Bluetooth AMD Radeon R7 M65 GB graphics Windows 8. Pro 64- Bit Computer Year Carry-in warranty Computer B R Dell SPX 3Core i7 touch screen 05 version 56 GB Solid State Drive 8GB DDR3L RAM 5 th gen Intel Core i7 5500u (.4 GHz) 3.3 inch QHD + ( ) infinity display Wireless AC Bluetooth Intel HD Graphic 5500 Windows 8. Pro 64-Bit 3 years on-site warranty 4.. What is the speed of the processors for computer A and Computer B? () 4.. Which computer has the best primary memory? Specify the size. () 4.3. Give the specification of the highest pixels in the two advertised computer by referring to the screen resolution () Copyright reserved Please turn the page

8 Computer Application Technology/P 8 Gr 0 November Your father wants to buy one computer from the two advertised computers for his office Explain to your father what the specification "6-inch" refers to. () 4.5. Mention the company manufactured the graphics card of Computer A () 4.6. Which specification refers to the operating system in the adverts? () 4.7. Explainto your father what the specification on-site warranty refers to in computer B? () 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 Is this the best option? Motivate your answer. () Tell your father what would be the advantages of buying a wireless printer over the wired printer. Mention 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 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. () (3) () QUESTION 5 - INTERNET AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES [] 5. Your father would like to set up a smallnetwork in his office to connect to all his clients schools in Mpumalanga Define a network () 5... Help your father to identify the FOUR resources needed to set up a (4) small network Distinguish between TWO types of small networks. () Mention TWO advantages of each of the two small networks mentioned in (4) Copyright reserved Please turn the page

9 Computer Application Technology/P 9 Gr 0 November 05 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.. Mention serious danger that your father might be exposed to by using social networking sites such as Face book. 6.. Advise him about TWO guidelines to help him to protect himself while he is using a networking site such as Face book A pop up appeared on your father s laptop saying that he should download an anti-virus program from the Internet. What is an anti-virus program? () () () QUESTION 7 - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT [0] 7.. Define the following concepts 7... Task Definition () 7... Survey () Data () Information () Plagiarism () Copyright reserved Please turn the page

10 Computer Application Technology/P 0 Gr 0 November 05 QUESTION 8 SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT [5] () () () () () 8. NOTE. Supply a function that can be typed in the cells numbered from 8.. to cell Supply a function we would use to determine the shortest trip () 8..7 Supply a function we would use to determine the longest trip in the () invoice above 8..8 Write down the function to determine the average kilometres (Km) () SECTION C QUESTION 9 - INTEGRATED SCENARIO [33] 9.. Your father finds it very interesting to computerise his work and keep his offices clean and paperless What is the name given to the process of making a paperless () environment? 9... Mention TWO health issues that he may suffer from when using () his computer for too long Give him at least TWO tips that he needs to know when using computers to prevent health risks. () 9.. Your father is a person who likes to go out on vacations and would like to buy himself a digital camera to take pictures Briefly describe the term digital camera () Copyright reserved Please turn the page

11 Computer Application Technology/P Gr 0 November 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 with other schools in Mpumalanga 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 What are the other THREE components needed to connect to the (3) Internet? 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 Advice your father about THREE types of anti-virus programs (3) Give your father THREE tips to set up a good password. (3) Differentiate between a website and a webpage () 9.4. Study the screenshot above. Who is the main recipient of this () ? 9.4. From the above screenshot, explain the abbreviation Bcc? () Define the concept netiquette. () Give THREE netiquette rules ignored in this (3) GRAND TOTAL 0 Copyright reserved Please turn the page

12 PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY PAPER MEMORANDUM NOVEMBER 05 GRADE 0 MARKS: 0 TIME: ½ HOURS This paper consists of 8 pages

13 SECTION A SHORT QUESTIONS [5] QUESTION MULTIPLE CHOICE [0].. =C.. = A.3. = B.4. = D.5. = B.6. = D.7. = B.8. = A.9. = C.0. = D QUESTION MODIFIED TRUE AND FALSE [5]. False Single user licence is a licence agreement that allows user to installed only one copy software.. True The way in which a slide is made to appear on the screen is called transition..3 True #NUM is an error that occurs if an invalid numerical value is used in a function..4 False Information is the results of the processing of raw facts and it is meaningful..5 False Pie graph is a graph that is designed to show how much is each percentage contributing to the total percentage. QUESTION 3 MATCHING ITEMS [0] 3. D 3. F 3.3 H 3.4 G 3.5 A 3.6 I 3.7 K 3.8 E 3.9 B 3.0 C

14 SECTION B [6] QUESTION 4 SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES [0] 4.. Computer A: 5 th gen Intel Core i5 500u (. GHz) Computer B: 5 th gen Intel Core i7 5500u (.4 GHz) 4.. Computer B, 8GB DDR3L RAM 4.3. Computer B: It refers to the size of the monitor measured diagonally, from top left to bottom right and vice versa 4.5. AMD 4.6. Windows 8. Pro 64- Bit 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 No, He needs only a dot matrix printer for this purpose No cord to get tangled You are not restricted by cable length to use it. It is easy to use Any Two 4.9. Swipe, pinch, Expand, drag 3 Any Three 4.0. Yes, file transferred by Bluetooth 3

15 QUESTION 5 INTERNET AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES [] 5.. Computer networks 5... Network is a collection of computers or computing devices such as smart phones that are connected by some sort of communication media Computer devices Switch Cable or wireless technology Network software Network interface controller Any FOUR Personal Area Network, is a computer network organised around an individual with a small range Home Area Network is a small network within a person's home environment and connects devices such as computers, printers, cell phones and smart phones Advantages Personal Area Network Files can be backed up from a cell phone or a smartphone to a laptop and vice versa. A user can and browse the internet by connecting the PAN to the internet whilst on the move. Small files can be transferred easily. Any Two. 4 4 Advantages Home Area Network Efficient communication between devices in the HAN, which leads to flexibility. Resources such as printers can be shared among all users. Data saved on different computers can be shared and transferred easily. Games can be played with other people using the network. Any Two 4

16 QUESTION 6 - SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS [5] 6... Facebook 6... He might talk to people who are not whom they claim to be. His personal information might be stolen to commit fraud. Any relevant answer 6... Never to give out his personal information. Never arrange to meet in person with strangers. Newer upload pornographic pictures. Any Two 6... Software that is intended to protect the computer by scanning viruses and eliminating them. QUESTION 7 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT [0] 7... Task definition is a detailed explanation and description of the most important aspects of a problem 7... A survey is data collection tool used to gather information about individuals A report is a document about a specific task that presents findings of an investigation Information is the results of the processing of data Plagiarism is the process of taking someone else s work and presents it as your own. 5

17 QUESTION 8 SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT [5] 8.. =C4 *D4 Or =(C4 *D4 ) 8.. =SUM (G3:G5) Or =(G3+G4+G5) 8..3 =G6 * 0.4 Or =(G6*4)/ =G6 + G7 Or =SUM(G6:G7) 8..5 =(C5* D5) * F5 Or =E5*F =MIN (C3:C5) Or =SMALL (C3:C5,) 8..7 =MAX (C3:C5) =LARGE (C3:C5,) 8..8 =AVERAGE (C3:C5) 6

18 SECTION C [33] QUESTION 9.- INTEGRATED SCENARIO [33] Green Computing 9... Eye strain Finger strain or wrist Back pain Headache Any Two He must take regular breaks Use spectacles Adjust the chair correctly Take relaxation drill Any Two Digital camera is an input device that is capable to capture image and save it into memory Advantages: Capture and view photos immediately Photos can be edited Photos can be deleted Pictures can be transfer to another computing devices Any Three Internet 9.3. Internet service Provider is a company that has a permanent and fast connection to the internet 9.3. Computing device 3 Internet connection (Wired or wireless) Modem/router Any Two Computer slow down dramatically Files suddenly disappearing Computer no longer boots up Any Two AVG, Avast, Bid Defender, Norton 3 Any Three Password must be a combination of text, symbol and numbers Do not use your birthday as password Your password must be at least 8 characters long Any Two 7

19 9.3.6 A website consists of web pages where as a web page is a single electronic document in a web Smith J Blind Carbon Copy is a field that is used to type the 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 fields Netiquette is a name given to the use of good manners and showing respect for other users when using internet The user of capital letters The use of slang: using pls instead of please Incorrect spelling confim instead of confirm. Informal Language i.e the use of a smile Any Three 3 GRAND TOTAL: 0 8