Computer Application Technology P2 Nov 2019 Memo Eng
Computer Application Technology P2 Nov 2019 Memo Eng
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
NOVEMBER 2019
MARKING GUIDELINES
MARKS: 150
• Revisit the questions and the marking guideline frequently during the marking session.
• It is advisable to read the question frequently (and re-read) together with the
candidate's response to check that it correlates, so that you are not misled by the
candidate's statements/answers.
• Be careful not to focus on keywords or general statements, but rather read the entire
answer. If in doubt, read the entire answer and then the question paper and the
marking guideline.
o Ask yourself or your senior marker if the response could 'fit' into the marking
guideline before allocating the correct marks to the candidate.
o Accept correct answers that are expressed differently, e.g. the marking guideline
states 'slow' and the candidate responds with 'not fast'.
• Beware of overlapping answers to a specific question. In general, ONE mark is
awarded per fact.
• Do not choose answers on the candidate's behalf. Where a question requires a
candidate to LIST or NAME/STATE: mark the first number of instances required, e.g.
the first TWO facts if the candidate presents a list of FIVE facts and only TWO facts
were required, even if presented in paragraph format.
• Questions requiring longer answers must be regarded as a single unit. Marks can be
awarded if correct statements are found anywhere in the paragraph.
SECTION A
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION 2: MATCHING ITEMS
1.1 D 1 2.1 E 1
1.2 C 1 2.2 O 1
1.3 B 1 2.3 L 1
1.4 B 1 2.4 S 1
1.5 A 1 2.5 K 1
1.6 D 1 2.6 P 1
1.7 C 1 2.7 T 1
1.8 D 1 2.8 F 1
1.9 D 1 2.9 C 1
1.10 A 1 2.10 R 1
SECTION B
(1) Keyboard/Keypad
(2) Touch pad/Track pad
(3) Microphone
(4) Camera/Webcam
(5) Fingerprint scanner
(6) Track point/Pointing stick
(Any two) 2
4.2 TWO reasons why all text on a touch screen device does not
display
(Any two) 2
4.3 TWO functions of a UPS
(Any two) 2
4.5 TWO advantages of HDMI cables over VGA cables
(Any two) 2
4.6 TWO reasons why 3D-printers are not commonly used in home
offices
4.7.1 ONE reason why 1024x768 does not refer to size of the monitor
Compatibility 1 2
4.8 TWO reasons for purchasing an office suite rather than
applications by various software developers
(Note to marker: Allocate two marks if the candidate gives two valid
points in the same bullet, e.g. Faulty RAM and faulty CPU.) 2
4.10 TWO reasons why a picture becomes blurred or is unclear
(Digital) migration 1
4.12.2 TWO advantages of digital broadcasting technology for the viewer
(Any two) 2
5.2.1 Port to connect computer to a wired network
OR
Fibre /Li-Fi 1
5.4 ONE solution for users to log on to a LAN
(Any one) 1
(Any two) 2
5.8 TWO ways to ensure privacy on social media: Facebook/
WhatsApp
(1) Ensure that only authorised people can see the posts/
content/Use privacy settings
(2) Disable cookies
(3) Disable/Restrict access to 3rd party apps/Disable sharing of data
with social network service provider, if possible
(4) Block users that you do not want to communicate with
(5) Hide/Do not share personal details
(6) Disable the 'share location' feature
(Any two)
2
5.9 TWO limitations of e-commerce
(1) Items cannot be tried out before purchase
(2) Requires some form of banking account/Usually cannot transact in
cash
(3) Not all services can be purchased through online stores, e.g.
haircut, medical visits, etc.
(4) Relies on internet connectivity
(5) Digital skills
(6) Warranty claims can be difficult
(7) Can be impersonal
(8) May be exposed to fraud/scams
(9) Possible delay in delivery
(Any two)
2
5.10 Technology used to secure data
Encryption /SSL/TLS
1
[15]
(Any one)
(Note to marker: Do not accept 'target audience'.) 1 2
6.2 TWO reasons for information not being suitable
(1) The author is not an authority on the topic/Cannot obtain
bibliographical information
(2) The information is too old
(3) Information in the document was found to be plagiarised
(4) The information is biased
(5) The information is contradictory
(6) Information cannot be cross-referenced
(7) The information is very limited and does not adequately cover the
topic
(Any two) 2
6.3.1 ONE limitation of closed questions in a questionnaire
(Any one) 1
6.3.2 TWO benefits for a researcher when closed questions are
answered electronically
(1) Easier to process/analyse responses in a graph/spreadsheet/
database
(2) The creation of graphs can be automated
(3) Can read all responses/Bad handwriting is not an issue/Do not
have to retype the responses/Fewer errors in data
(4) Data capturing can be automated
(5) Easy to share data with others/publish dataset
(6) Data validation of responses can be done
(7) Possible response times are quicker
(8) Higher return rate is possible
(Any two) 2 3
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6.4 THREE reasons why the graph is difficult to interpret
(1) The title obscures the content of the graph/The title may make it
difficult to see detail/interpret the graph
(2) The graph shows a big difference in the bars but values are very
close
(3) The combined percentages go well beyond 100%/It is not obvious
that the graph displays parts of a whole/A pie chart would be more
suitable
(4) The Y-axis starts at 80% rather than 0%/Incorrect upper and lower
limits of the Y-axis
(5) The legend has a meaningless label
(6) Axes are not labelled
(Any two) 2
7.1.2 TWO warning signs of internet addiction
(Any two)
(Note to marker: Allocate two marks even if candidate lists two points
from the same bullet.) 2 4
7.2 TWO potential ethical problems of companies accessing big data
(Any two) 2
7.3 ONE way law enforcement authorities could trace cyber criminals
(Any one) 1
7.4 ONE way in which social media is able to influence public opinion
(Any two) 2
[10]
(Any one)
(Any two) 2
8.3 TWO word processing features used by a reviewer
Drag the (blue) page break with the mouse to customise the printable
area 1
General/Number 1
8.8 TWO mistakes in a formula preventing correct autofill
The function will count all the values of all the records in the
table/report instead of just the values of a group/It results in only one
answer at the end of the report 1
8.11 Tag for text to appear on the web browser tab
SECTION C
(Any one) 1
9.1.3 TWO ways to extend the storage space of the tablet
(Any two) 2
9.1.4 ONE reason for the desktop computer being better for graphics
processing
(Any one) 1
9.1.5 Explanation of an on-site warranty
The manufacturer will arrange for pickup or repair the device at the
client's premises
Reason why tablets do not have on-site warranties
Tablets are small/portable enough for the owner to easily take it back to
the store 2 7
(1) Satellite
(2) Cellular (3G, 4G, 5G, LTE)
(3) Wi-Fi/Wireless
(Any two) 2
9.2.3 TWO hardware devices used for video conferencing
(1) Webcam/Camera
(2) Speakers/Earphones/Headphones
(3) Microphone
(4) (Bluetooth) Headset
(5) Monitor/Screen/Projector
(6) Smartphone/Computer/Tablet
(Any two) 2 5
9.3.1 TWO online platforms to publish videos
(1) YouTube
(2) School's website/other websites
(3) Blogs/Vlogs
(4) WhatsApp/WeChat/Telegram (group)
(5) Facebook
(6) Instagram
(7) Snapchat
(8) TikTok
(9) Twitter
(10) Vimeo, etc.
(Any two) 2
9.3.2 How to locate a video on the internet
(1) Use the word 'video' in the search string/Set search type to
video/video tab (advanced search)
(2) Search string must include the school name/cooking competition
name/dish name/video name 2
(1) Resolution/Megapixels
(2) Colour depth
(3) (Quality of the) lens
(4) Optical (vs digital) zoom
(5) Frame rate
(6) ISO rating
(7) File formats available for saving
(8) Video stabilisation/Shudder is reduced
(9) Speed of the memory card, etc.
(Any two) 2
9.3.4 TWO reasons for compressing video files
(Any two) 2 8
9.4.1 TWO spreadsheet features for accurate data capturing
(Any two) 2
9.4.2 An alternative way to add values in a range
VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
(Any one) 1 5
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(Any one) 1
10.2.2 TWO ways to dispose of a computer in an environmentally friendly
way
(Any two) 2 3
10.3.1 Type of user that uses high-end hardware and software
Super/Power user 1
10.3.2 TWO reasons to restrict access to the server room
(Any two) 2
10.3.3 TWO reasons for blocking USB ports
(Any two) 2 5
(Any two) 2
10.5.1 Cause of the software problem
Bug
Solution
(Any one)
(Any two)
(Note to marker: Do not accept any answer related to data usage and
cost.) 2 4
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