Computer Applications Technology

Grade 10 Theory Exam

16 September 2022
Examiner : Mr Ntuli Marks: 120
Moderator : Mrs Cloete Time: 02h30
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.
4. Use only a BLUE pen.
5. Draw a RULER-WIDTH margins on the RIGHT-HAND side of EVERY page. Do
NOT write in these margins.
6. Leave a line after Each sub-question.
7. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
8. Rule off after EVERY question.
9. Do NOT write in the right-hand margin.
10. Read ALL the questions carefully
11. In general, a mark is allocated per fact. A 2-mark question would therefore
require two facts, etc.
12. Answers such as ‘cheaper’, ‘slower’/’faster’, ‘easier’ ect. will only be accepted if
they are motivated.
13. Write neatly and legibly.
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. Which one of the following is an example of input and an output device?
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A. Keypad
B. Digital Camera
C. Touch Screen
D. Stylus

1.2. Which one of the following is NOT an example of system software? 1

A. Microsoft Office
B. Windows 8
C. Android
D. iOS

1.3. Which one of the following mouse actions will give you options like move, size,
minimize, close and etc? 1
A. Scrolling
B. Right Clicking
C. Double Clicking
D. Clicking

1.4. The standard layout of the keyboard is known as......? 1

A. Alphabetic keys
B. Numeric keys
C. Special keys
D. QWERTY

1.5. Which ONE of the following categories of system software can you download
from the internet free of charge with fully functionality? 1
A. Shareware
B. Freeware
C. Open source software
D. Proprietary software

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1.6. Which ONE of the following does NOT form part of dedicated devices? 1
A. GPS
B. Microwave
C. Washing machine
D. Smartphone

1.7 Which of the following printers can be used to produce high quality images? 1
A. Laser Printer
B. Inkjet Printer
C. Dot-matrix Printer
A. Thermal printer
1.8. Which one of the following does NOT logically belongs here? 1
A. HAN
B. Intranet
C. Internet
D. Extranet

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” 1
A. 10
B. 25
C. 5
D. 15

1.10 Which one of the following is not needed to set up a computer network? 1
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-mail is the electronic equivalent of „junk mail
False: Spam is 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 1
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.

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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 A. =SUM(A1:A2)
view special effect.
3.2 Program that is used to access and view web pages on the B. Cap
internet.
3.3 Application software that can allow user to perform tasks C. Driver
that are based on calculations.
3.4 A malicious program that is intended to disrupt the normal D. Plug-in
functioning of a computer.

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 H. Spreadsheet
computer and your email system and vice versa.
3.9 The amount of data a person can download and upload in I. Hotspot
a month.
3.10 Software that allows your computer to communicate with J. Function
the hardware or devices connected in your computer.
K. Rows in Excel
L. Formula
M. Resolution
N. Columns in
Excel

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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]

R 13 897 .89
R 6 589.99

Computer A Computer B

Lenovo ThinkPadX130e Dell SPX 13Core i7 touch screen 2015

version
500 GB 72 rmp Hard disk 256 GB Solid State Drive
4GB RAM (1 4 GB + 1 Slot Free, 16 GB 8 GB DDR3L RAM
max)
5 th gen Intel Core i5 – 5200 u (2.2 GHz ) 5 th gen Intel Core i7 – 5500 u (2.4 GHz )
16 .0 inch HD Display (1366 × 768) 13.3 – inch QHD + (3200 × 1800) infinity
display
Wireless + Bluetooth Wireless – AC 7260 + Bluetooth
AMD Radeon R7 M265 2GB graphics Intel HD Graphic 5500
Windows 8.1 Pro 64 - Bit Windows 8.1 Pro 64 -Bit
1 Year Carry -in warranty 3 years on -site warranty
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 computers by
referring to the screen resolution (1)

4.4. Your father wants to buy one computer from the two advertised computers for
his office.

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 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. Explain to 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.

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.

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)

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QUESTION 5 - INTERNET AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES [12]

5.1 Your father would like to set up a small network 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 Facebook and he is worried about a lot of notifications from
Facebook telling him about people he may know.
6.1. Mention 1 serious danger that your father might be exposed to by using social (1)
networking sites such as Facebook.
6.2. Advise him about TWO guidelines to help him to protect himself while he is (2)
using a networking site such as Face book.
6.3. A pop up appeared on your father’s laptop saying that he should download an (2)
anti-virus program from the Internet. What is an anti-virus program?

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]

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8.1 NOTE. Supply a function that can be typed in the cells numbered from
8.1.1 to cell 8.1.5 (2x5=10)
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
8.1.8 Write down the function to determine the average kilometres (Km) (1)

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SECTION C

QUESTION 9 - INTEGRATED SCENARIO [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 (1)
environment?
9.1.2. Mention TWO health issues that he may suffer from when using his (2)
computer for too long.
9.1.3. Give him at least TWO tips that he needs to know when using (2)
computers to prevent health risks.
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)

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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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