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center242381overberg EDUCATION DISTRICT00overberg EDUCATION DISTRICTName of SchoolGRADE 11: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGYJUNE 2016Examiner: E. Goosen Teacher: .................MARKS: 125TIME: 2.5 UUR INSTRUCTIONS and INFORMATION:Read each question carefully before answering it. Answer in full sentences except where only one word as answer is required.Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.Except for questions 1 and 2, leave a blank line after EACH answer.Do NOT write in the left- or right-hand margin.Write neatly and legibly.Answer ALL questions.This paper consists of 8 pagesQUESTION 1: Multiple choiceIdentify the correct answer for each question. Write only the letter (A–D) representing the best correct answer next to the question number, for example 1.11.Z.1.1Which ONE of the following devices/ applications does not fit?A.BlackberryB.WhatsAppC.Microsoft OutlookD.Digital camera1.2New technology enables the police to enter finger prints electronically into the system. This method is called .......... input.A. biometricB.terminalC.digitalD.optimal1.3Which ONE of the following statements about USB connections is NOT TRUE?A.A USB-hub can be used for many connections simultaneously.B.You can plug your printer, external hard drive and Telkom line into it. C.It supports Plug and Play.D.The abbreviation stand for Universal Serial Bus.1.4Which ONE of the following refers to video/ sound files published on the Internet? A.Skype B.VoIPC.PodcastingD.MICR1.5Which ONE of the following is input technology based on outomatic recognition of magnetic ink used world wide on cheques?A. MICRB.OMRC.GSMD.GPS1.6Which ONE of the following statements referring to an LCD monitor is NOT TRUE? A.It uses less energy than the older kind of monitors.B.It uses light emitting diodes.C.Dit does not flicker and does not hurt your eyes.D.It takes up less space on your desk.1.7Which ONE of the combinations contains only input devices?A.Monitor, printer, modemB.Graphics-card, speaker, CDC.Touch screen, Joy-stick, keyboardD.Light pen, mouse, USB-port.1.8Which ONE of the following specifications indicates print quality?A.4?800 dpiB.50 ppmC.USB 3.0D.2?600 MHz1.9Which ONE of the following will not be found at an ATM?A.CPUB.Magnetic card readerC.PrinterD.USB-port.1.10Which ONE of the following pictures is a depiction of a network? 4883153238500A.B.488315-370205004406902349500C.4406903302000D.[10]QUESTION 2: True/FalseState whether you think each of the following statements is TRUE or FALSE. If you think the statement is FALSE, then you also need to rewrite the statement by ONLY changing the key term (underlined) in order to make the statement true. Example 1: A printer is an example of an output device.Answer: TrueExample 2: A printer is an example of software.Answer: (False) hardwareNote: You will not be awarded any marks for just writing down the word ‘False’ without attempting to correct the sentence.2.1A strong password consists of a combination of captial letter, small letters and symbols. 2.2Windows makes it easier for physically challenged people to use the computer by supplying for example the Snipping Tool.2.3The zoom level of a computer mouse can be changed by using Shift and the mouse wheel together.[5]QUESTION 3: ColumnsChoose a term/concept from COLUMN B that matches the description in COLUMN A.Write only the letter (A–P) next to the question number (1.1–1.10), for example 1.11 S.Kolom AKolom B3.1It contains memory that is not possible to change. A.DVD, External HD3.2Action to save file with new name.B.HDMI, VGA 3.3Examples of secondary storage mediums.C.ROM3.4Add this to improve the function of a computer. D.Motherboard 3.5Electrical circuitboard inside a computer. E.Save As3.6Use this device if electricity supply often fluctuates.F.PPM3.7Data/ document you are only able to open and read.G.UPS3.8A card which is installed inside a computer and which is necessary to connect to a network.H.Linux, Android3.9The smalles part of a picture displayed on a screen. I.PDF3.10Examples of open source system software.J.PixelK.RAML.DIMMM.NICN.Save[10]QUESTION 4: System Technology4.1Explain the impact ICT has in industry when referring to the following:4.1.1Number of people employed to do the work.4.1.2Mechanical actions in a factory.(2)4.2Write down ONE example of how the medical profession uses ICT in treating patients.(1)4.3Write down any TWO of the four processes in the information processing cycle. (2)4.4Name TWO aspects a computer buyer should look at when deciding to buy a computer.(2)4.5Which role does the concept of “mobility” play in computer technology? (2)4.6Write down TWO power scheme settings a user can make to a computer to save electricity. (2)[11]QUESTION 5: Input and Output5.1Concisely define each of the concepts of input and output.(2)5.2Explain how colour depth and resolution influences the quality of a scanned image.(2)5.3Scanners are also used for other purposes besides the scanning of documents,. Write down TWO other uses of scanners..(2)5.4Explain how bar codes and RFID-tags can be used to keep track of stock in a shop.(3)5.5Explain why an accelerometer is an example of input. (2)5.6Explain the difference between digital and optical zoom when referring to a digital camera.(2)5.7Why do organisations like municipalities choose dedicated devices to perform certain tasks?(2)5.8Write down the term/ concept for the following description:Set of rules by which a device is introduced to a computer to communicate with that computer when connected to it.(1)5.9Explain how high quality image on TV’s and monitors were made possible by die development of new technology like HDMI.(2)[18]QUESTION 6: Memory, processing and storage6.1What happens to data/ information you have been working on when the computer suddenly switches off?(1)6.2Write down the 2 types of memory a computer uses. Add the hardware item associated with each as well.(4)6.3How would you determine how much space is available on a storage medium?(3)6.4Explain what archiving is and also provide an example of a situation in which it could be used.(3)6.5Write down the TWO components involved when a computer processes data.(2)6.6Explain what the function of the Disc clean-up Wizard is.(2)6.7Write down the THREE steps that take place when a computer boots up.(3)[18]QUESTION 7: Network- and Internet technology7.1Complete the following definition of a network by only writing down the missing words next to the number.A network is a collection of ..............7.1.1................. connected by a communication medium and it enables users to ...... 7.1.2.......... hardware, software, data and information and ...... 7.1.3.......... with each other. (3)7.2What is the main difference between a LAN and a WLAN?(1)7.3Work stations, clients and servers are found in a network. Explain what role a client plays in a network.(2)7.4Data-transfer speed is measured in Mbps.7.4.1What does data-transfer speed refer to?(2)7.4.2Sometimes the data transfer speed is 10 Mbps and other times it is 100 Mbps. Which TWO factors influences the speed at which data is transferred?(2)7.5Write down TWO kinds of communication mediums used in a network. (2)7.6In a wireless network entry points are used to enable communication between devices. 7.6.1Complete: an entry point consists of 3 components, namely sender, receiver and ......................(1)7.6.2What kind of waves are emitted by these entry points? (1)7.7Give TWO reasons why one should think carefully before placing animations and other special multimedia effects on a web page.(2)7.8Many kinds of harmful programs are created and distributed. 7.8.1Briefly explain what spyware tries to do on a computer once it is installed.(2)7.8.2A key logger can either be a program or a hard ware item. Explain the potential danger it poses.(2)[20]QUESTION 8: Solution Development8.1All occurrences of the word CAT in a word processing document must be replaced by the text Computer Applications Technology in bold.The Find and Replace-dialogue box has been completed as shown below:8.1.1Explain why the ‘Match Case’-option has to be chosen as indicated. (2)8.1.2Explain why the ‘Find whole words only’-option has to be chosen as indicated. (2)8.1.3Explain, by looking at the setting in the dialogue box, why the replacement will not take place as intended.(2)8.2Where will you place text in a word processing document to have it displayed automatically on each page of the document?(1)8.3Study the spreadsheet below containing an analysis of the learners’ results in a class exercise.ABCDEF1Total nr of Questions502Questions answeredQuestions correct%3EddyDianne504080.0%4PienaarCharmain3015#VALUE!5MvataSipho381947.5%6PareshPravin4536240.0%7SmallMandy3530157.9%8.3.1Write down the formula/ function possibly used in cell E3 to calculate the persentage of Dianne Eddy’s result.(2)8.3.2Explain why an error message is displayed in cell E4.(2)8.3.3Explain how to put the names of the learners in order from highest to lowest according to their results in column D.(2)[13]QUESTION 9: Integrated scenarioThe local SPCA organised a cat show. In the hall where it is held there are four judging stations. Each judge has a laptop on which the score is inserted into a spreadsheet. The building is an internet hotspot. There is one wireless printer in the hall. As a CAT learner, you have been asked to assist.Answer the following questions by keeping abovementioned scenario in mind.9.1You are walking around with a tablet computer taking photos of the cats. You want to send some of the photos to your friend in Johannesburg.Is it necessary to download the photos to a computer first to be able to send them? Explain your answer by also mentioning what method you will be using to send the photos to your friend.(3)9.2Answer the following questions about the internet hotspot.9.2.1Explain what a hotspot is.(2)9.2.2Which advantage does it have for the judges? (1)9.2.3Name ONE disadvantage of a hotspot.(1)9.2.4Name TWO precautions the organisers of the event should have in place to ensure that the data and network used here, is secure.(2)9.3One of the judges calls you to help solve the following problems on his spreadsheet: 9.3.1If he types the date, only numbers appear. What must he do to rectify it?(2)9.3.2One of the cells in which he has entered data the previous night, displays the following when he opens the spreadsheet:Explain what is wrong and what he has to do to rectify it. (2)9.4Another judge calls you with the compliant that his email program does not “work” any more and he therefore is not able to send his report.9.4.1Name TWO ways of seeing whether the computer is still connected to the network.(2)9.4.2What possible solution is there for this problem? (2)9.5Your smart phone displays that it is connected to the hotspot, without you having switched over to it. Explain how that happened. (2)9.6What communication medium do the laptops use to connect to the printer? (1)[20]TOTAAL:[125] ................
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