Summary COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY PAPER THEORY GRADE 11 NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2023
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Computer Literacy
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11th Grade
These notes were complied using past examination papers, SACAI NOV 2019, SACAI NOV 2020 & SACAI 2021. The notes are compact, colourful and easy to study, making it perfect for learners with learning barriers.
Topics:
SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
INTERNET &NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
PAPER 2/2: THEORY
GRADE 11
NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2023
Previous exam papers were used to compile these notes. SACAI NOV 2019, SACAI
NOV2020 & SACAI 2021. These are only suggested answers from the memoranda. Some
information is repeated, I want to show you the different ways the same information is
asked.
I encourage you to answer the calculation/illustration questions without even looking at
the answers.
Good luck. Juffrou Ansie
Multiple-choice questions.
Social network MySpace, Bebo and Facebook are examples of social network
sites sites
Internet A network of networks that optimize millions of users across the
world
Firewall An important aspect of a network with respect to security.
Dongle A small USB device that allows one to access the Internet.
SIM-card reader The component of a smartphone that determines the position
the phone is turned to.
Plagiarism The act of passing off someone else’s work as your own.
Thesaurus The word processing attributes would you use to search for
words with the same or the opposite meaning
Communication Radio waves, light waves and copper wires
mediums
A server computer A server computer is a powerful computer that provides services
and resources to other computers.
Refresh This button will download a fresh copy of a website being
viewed.
Hard space This key should be used to prevent that the two words that occur
immediately after each other, is separated on two lines
OTP A code that gets sent to you that can only be used once.
UPS A device used to protect computers from power surges and
outages. When there is a power outage, they will be able to
save the work and switch off the computer safely.
UTP The type of cable used in a network.
NIC NIC connects a computer to a cabled network and allows
computers to communicate with the network.
FTP The protocol used to transfer files quickly and easily between
connected computers that have Internet access.
GPS An app or function of a smartphone that you can use to
determine location if you are in a foreign city
DPI Unit or specification used to indicate the resolution of a printer or
scanner.
GHz The CPU speed is measured in this type of unit.
.bmp A general file type associated with a digital picture.
Wi-Fi Network technology that uses radio signals.
ROM The type of memory the computer uses when it starts up. A
special disc on the motherboard that contains the instructions
needed to get the computer ready when it is switched on
Primary Type of memory referred to when talking about the memory in
your computer
RSI Name of the injury sustained by repetitive fast work, like regular
text messages.
VoIP A technology that allows voice communication in a program
like Skype
RSS A technology that sends automatic notices about updated
content of webpages to a user without the user having to
search for it on each web page-
Switch Equipment that is used to connect computers to a network so
that communication can take place
3G Technology used to connect to the internet through a cellular
network.
FTP When big files are sent over the Internet. The protocol used to
transfer files quickly and easily between connected computers
that have Internet access.
AUP Policy which defines users’ rights and responsibilities within a
network.
Cap The amount of internet data that can be used in a certain
period.
Virtual reality Virtual reality is a replicated environment created by software.
A hybrid laptop A hybrid laptop has a screen which can swivel with a hinge
A smartphone A smartphone is an example of a multiple-use device. It can run
a variety of applications.
Touchscreen Is an example of both an input and an output device. You are
giving instructions to the device by interacting with the screen
(input) and you immediately receive the results of your action
(output).
Biometric devices Biometric device is a device that uses unique biological
properties of a person to identify the person.
Cache memory It is a hardware or software component that stores data so
future requests for that data can be served faster
Target audience group of people you are focusing on in your research.
Sample audience group of people where you get your information from but
represents a bigger group of people
Data refers to raw unprocessed facts that are not useful on their own.
Information is processed data that has meaning
Upgrading get the latest version of a program.
Updating get latest corrections for errors in any program or additional
features that were added.
Bitcoin Bitcoins is a form of virtual digital currency which can be
(SACAI NOV 2019 & 2020) exchanged for other currencies, products and services. Bitcoins
can be exchanged for other currencies, products and services.
Apps: ICO app • Bitcoin Ticker • Blockfolio • Lawnmower •
Getgems • Bitpay
• Glyph
Geotagging The GPS coordinates from where the picture was taken was
added in the photo’s metadata
Phablet Smartphones and tablets devices are combined and can then
be classified as a phablet
tag will be used to start a new line in HTML
=AVG([Total]) Will return an error message in Excel
#NULL! Operator is missing.
jon123@gmail.com An example of an online email service
The COUNTA The COUNTA spreadsheet function counts how many cells
spreadsheet contain a specific set of text values.
Adobe.* The best search string to use in Windows Explorer to find ‘Adobe
Reader’ files
Table The MOST essential part of a database application
Screen reader One of the staff members is visually impaired; he is not blind. This
software is a software that this person can use to make his work a
pleasant experience.
The strength of the computer is determined by:
the amount of storage space, the speed of the processor and the amount of RAM.
The correct order of the information processing cycle:
Input, processing, output, storage
The types of network according to the largest area/distance to the smallest
area/distance in which it appears:
PAN, LAN, WAN, GAN
Websites often start with ‘https’, e.g. https://www.topbank.co.za
Reason, indicates that communication with the site is secure (encryption is applied.
It is a better idea to install a Wi-Fi connection for a business, you can connect to the
Wi-Fi easier, and also add devices easier than a wired network.
The typography of a website refers to how the paragraphs and text are placed on
the page
SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
1. The difference between a patch and a service
pack Upgrade a program:
→ Patch: an update of the software that When an installed
contains fixtures of small bugs. program gets replaced with
→ Service pack: a collection of updates that a better/newer version
contains fixtures over a certain amount of time
2. Smartphones
2.1 Characteristics of smartphones (SACAI NOV 2019)
→ Blind people can use the vibration to alert them
to messages and incoming calls.
→ Deaf people can use Voice to Text technology.
→ Personal voice support enables hands-free use of
smartphones.
2.2 Advantages of touchscreens (SACAI NOV 2020 & 2021)
→ Touchscreens allow more screen space on a device.
→ There is a type of intimacy and immediacy in directly
Input device on a
touching the data or controlling components.
tablet =
→ It is intuitive to use – little training is needed.
Touchscreen
→ It allows for natural input such as drawing and gestures
2.3 Disadvantage of touchscreens (SACAI NOV 2020)
→ Typing on an on-screen keyboard is not as fast or easy as a
Examples of a single- real keyboard.
use devices:
→ A touchscreen can become dirty, oily and smudged.
•GPS • ATM • Any
→ A touchscreen does not work well on a desktop device or in
appliance. • Brakes on a
car an office environment but is very good on portable, handheld
devices
2.4 The difference between a capacitive and a resistive touchscreen
Capacitive touchscreen Resistive touchscreen
Capacitive: the screen only reacts to skin Resistive: it only reacts if you press hard
contact and you do not have to press on the screen and also responds to the
hard on the screen. use of devices that can be used like a
pen
• ‘Aspect ratio’ refers to - Indicate the relationship between the width and
height of the screen.
• ‘Response time’ refer to - Describes how quickly the screen update its pixels.
• Milliseconds – the unit in which the response time is measured in.
• Contrast ratio - he specification which refers to the difference between the
darkest black and the whitest white on the screen.
(SACAI NOV 2019)
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