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 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This paper consists of 3 sections: SECTION A (25 marks) SECTION B (70 marks) SECTION C (25 marks) 2. Answer all the questions. 3. Read the questions carefully, taking note of the mark allocations. In general, one mark is allocated per fact. A two mark question would therefore require two facts, and so on. 4. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 5. Go to the EXAMCONNECT ROOM immediately if you experience any problems while answering this paper.   Section A   Question 1:  Multiple choice 10 Question 2: True / False 5 Question 3: Matching columns 10 Section B   Question 4:  System technologies 25 Question 5: Internet- and network technologies 15 Question 6: Information management 10 Question 7: Social implications 10 Question 8: Solution development (Word processing / Spreadsheet / Database – Theoretical questions 10 Section C   Question 9: Integrated Scenario 25 TOTAL 120

4.18 Fill in the speed of the CPU as indicated in the advertisement. Use the space provided to fill in your answer. Only fill in the number in the space provided. (1)

1.9 Which database object in Access would be best to show the records of the database one by one? (1)

5.9 Complete the following sentences by choosing the missing words from the drop-down lists for [a] and [b]: Fibre optic cables uses [a] signals to transmit data; UTP cables uses [b] signals to transmit data. (2)

9.1 Give TWO reasons why using touch screens might be an advantage when demonstrating the exciting world of ‘apps’ to new computer users. (2) Money has been made available to purchase a printer. 9.2 a) Give TWO specifications that one should consider when purchasing a printer, besides the printing speed. b) Give ONE situation in which it is better to use an ink-jet printer instead of a laser printer. (3)

8.3 c) Dui aan watter tabel-eienskap gebruik sal word om die volgende uitkoms te verseker deur die regte antwoord uit die aftreklysie te kies: Die vanne moet altyd in hoofletters vertoon word.  [KiesEienskap] (1)

 Question 2 – TRUE / FALSE State whether each of the statements 2.1–2.5 below is TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write ‘true’ or ‘false’ next to the question numbers (2.1 to 2.5) in the provided space. Correct the statement if it is FALSE. Change the underlined word(s) to make the statement TRUE or give a reason for choosing FALSE. (Do NOT simply use the word ‘NOT’ to change the statement.) NO mark will be awarded if only FALSE is written. Example: QUESTION ANSWER   docx is a Excel file. FALSE – xlsx   A printer is an example of software. FALSE – hardware   The refresh rate of a monitor is measured in Hertz. TRUE  

Die volgende skermkopie is ‘n voorbeeld van ‘n moontlike sigblad wat kan deur jou skool gebruik word. Dit is in Microsoft Excel geskep.          A B C D           E   1 Naam Van  Manlik/Vroulik(F)   Geboortedatum      BedragBetaal   2 Bianca           Meyer            F 24/2/2003 R500.00   3 Karabo          Moloi             M                                5/11/2002 R400.00   4 Nawisha       Gardien        F                                  17/1/2003 R300.00   5 Tsepo             Mvunga        M                                12/10/2002 R400.00  

4.17 The advertised laptop has a SSD as main storage. Information on SSD’s can be accessed faster because it uses ________________ technology to store information.  Fill the missing word in in the space provided. (1)

7.4 Choose the correct answers for (a – d) from the drop-down lists. below. a)   Software that can install itself on your computer without your knowledge with malicious intent is called [a]. b)    Software that tries to monitor and track the way that you use your computer is called [b]. c)   Software that can capture your keystrokes as you type is called [c]. d)   Software that keeps on popping advertisements in your active window is called [d]. (4)