Computer Packages 1 Final Exam QP
Computer Packages 1 Final Exam QP
SECTION A (QUESTION 1-5) must be answered on the attached ANSWER SHEET. Upon
completion, the ANSWER SHEET must be placed in the FRONT of the EXAMINATION
FOLDER. 40 minutes should be spent on this section.
SECTION B, C and D are done with the aid of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation
software programs and approximately 140 minutes should be spent on this section.
2. In the event of a power failure or a computer or printer error/breakdown, the invigilator must
make the necessary arrangements for the candidate to continue and the actual time lost must
be added for the candidate.
3. If there is a problem with certain printers, e.g. not printing special characters or not printing
the watermark, etc. a report must accompany the ANSWER SCRIPTS of the centre.
4. A candidate may use a list of ASCII codes. A spelling checker may be used.
5. Each answer must be printed on a SEPARATE sheet of paper and on ONE side of the paper
only (DO NOT PRINT BACK-TO-BACK). PRINTOUTS must be placed in the EXAMINATION
FOLDER.
5. Each answer must be printed on a SEPARATE sheet of paper and on ONE side of the paper
only (DO NOT PRINT BACK-TO-BACK). PRINTOUTS must be placed in the EXAMINATION
FOLDER.
6. At the end of the examination session ALL PRINTOUTS to be marked must be placed in the
EXAMINATION FOLDER and handed to the invigilator. Only ONE printout per question or
Please turn over
subsection of a question may be handed in. PRINTOUTS not submitted for marking must be
collected at the end of each session by the invigilator and must be destroyed at the end of
the day. NO PRINOUTS whatsoever may be removed from the examination room or put into
wastepaper bins.
1.1 Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number
(1.1.1–1.1.5) on the ANSWER SHEET (attached).
A an ADSL line.
B a desktop computer.
C a tablet.
D All of the above.
1.1.3 Input devices are used to obtain input from a user, for example:
A speakers
B monitor
C printer
D None of the above.
1.1.4 Output devices are used to produce output for the user, for example:
A scanner
B mouse
C speakers
D None of the above.
(5 × 1) (5)
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.2.1 Type of ICT system A Android
1.2.2 Portable version of a computer B keyboard
1.2.3 Output device C classroom system
1.2.4 Part of the CPU D microphone
1.2.5 Operating system E printer
F communication system
G control unit
H tablet
(5 x 1) (5)
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2.1 Write the following abbreviations in FULL. Write your answer next to the question number
(2.1.1-2.1.5) on the attached ANSWER SHEET.
2.1.1 NIC
2.1.2 LAN
2.1.3 loT
2.1.4 HAN
2.1.5 USB
(5 x 1) (5)
2.2 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only 'True' or
'False' next to the question number (2.2.1-2.2.5) on the ANSWER SHEET.
2.2.1 A computer network is a collection of two or more computer systems and other computer
networking hardware devices that are linked.
2.2.2 Infrared is used to filter and forward data packets from one network segment to another.
2.2.3 GPS is the transmission of messages and files via a computer network.
2.2.4 A server is a high-powered computer that is used to provide services on the network.
3.1 Choose the correct term from those in brackets. Write only the answer next to the
question number (3.1.1-3.1.6) on the ANSWER SHEET.
3.1.3 Designing a step-by-step solution that can be tested and implemented to solve the
problem is known as (abstraction/algorithms).
3.1.5 Online journals or diaries where people can share their thoughts are known as
(blogs/Netflix).
3.1.6 Working together with other people, sharing ideas, resources and different work files in
different locations around the world is referred to as (online classification/online
collaboration).
(6 x 1) (6)
3.2 The DIKW hierarchy is a popular model used to simulate real-world data analysis.
Complete the hierarchy in the correct order on the ANSWER SHEET.
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4.1 Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the
answer and write only the letter (A-C) next to the question number (4.1.1-4.1.7) on the
ANSWER SHEET.
4.1.1 A global system of interlinked computers and networks that connects billions of computers
and computer networks together
A Wireless
B Desktop
C Internet
4.2 Study the following URL and answer the questions that follow. Write the answer next to
the question number (4.2.1-4.2.3) on the attached ANSWER SHEET.
https://www.rwc.org/worldcup2023/about.html
4.2.1 What is the domain name of the URL? (1)
4.4 The Web today is divided into THREE parts. Name these three parts. (3)
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5.1 Complete the following sentence or sentences or paragraphs by writing only the missing
word or words next to the question number (5.1.1-5.1.5) on the ANSWER SHEET.
5.1.1 …is a payment made to the owner of the content in return for being able to use that
content.
5.1.2 Software that infects your computer without your knowledge and causes harm is
called...
5.1.3 A... licence is usually used by organisations for an unlimited number of users.
5.1.5 Ownership over some content that is proven by law, is referred to as... property.
(5 x 1) (5)
5.2 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only 'True' or
'False' next to the question number (5.2.1-5.2.5) on the ANSWER SHEET.
5.2.1 ICT cannot connect people to an online doctor for assistance in case of an
emergency.
5.2.2 A precaution to limit the negative impact on a user's health is to reduce the volume
on a headset when listening to music.
5.2.4 Software piracy is the illegal copying and downloading of copyrighted software.
TOTAL SECTION A: 55
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This section is done on a computer. Use font type Arial 12 pt.
3. Edit the document as indicated in the text and according to the instructions
below.
5. Ensure that all margins for the entire document are 2.54 cm/1''.
6.
▒ The whole document should be left-aligned accept where indicated differently.
7. As a footer, insert the following text right-aligned in 8 pt, italics and bold:
8. Insert a double paragraph border and apply shading as indicated (Light Grey,
Darker 10%).
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9. Insert all page breaks as indicated in the document.
11. Change the TWO paragraphs, “If you're a farming …” AND “Leveraging the
Controlled …” into TWO parallel columns with a line between the columns and
justify.
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14. Centre the contents of ONLY page TWO vertically.
15. Save the document as QUESTION 6, print and place the PRINTOUT in your
EXAMINATION FOLDER.
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Vertical farming is the practice of growing crops in vertically stet
stacked layers. It often incorporates controlled-environment
horizontally
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RA, Capitalise
But what exactly are the benefits of Vertical Farming? each word,
underline
Insert a table with text as indicated, below the heading, “But what exactly...”
8.1 Create the following document in the spreadsheet program. Use the exact cell
references as indicated. Do not type the row and column headings (you will be
penalised if you use the wrong cells and for spelling errors).
8.2 Use font Calibri (Body) 11 pt when creating the spreadsheet, except when
instructed differently.
8.4
8.5
Use text wrapping to type column headings.
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Adjust the column widths to fit the spreadsheet on ONE page. Do not use the
'Fit-to-one-page' option.
8.7 Print the spreadsheet WITH row and column headings in portrait orientation
and place the PRINTOUT in your EXAMINATION FOLDER.
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9.3
9.4
Save the spreadsheet as QUESTION 8.
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Make all changes indicated on the spreadsheet and according to the
instructions below.
9.6 Insert horizontal and vertical lines using the method you are familiar with.
9.8 Insert formulas where the letters of the alphabet appear to do the following
calculations:
A
B
PAYE = BASIC SALARY × 15%
UIF = BASIC SALARY × 1%
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C TOTAL DEDUCTIONS = PAYE + UIF
D NETT SALARY = BASIC SALARY – TOTAL DEDUCTIONS
E TOTAL = THE TOTAL OF EACH COLUMN
F Determine the AVERAGE NETT SALARY
G Determine the HIGHEST DEDUCTION
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H Determine the LOWEST UIF
I Determine the NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
9.9 Copy the formulas to the other cells as indicated in the spreadsheet.
9.12 Adjust the column width to fit the spreadsheet on ONE page in landscape
orientation, but do not use the 'Fit-to-one-page' option.
9.14 Print the spreadsheet in landscape orientation WITHOUT row and column
headings and place the PRINTOUT in your EXAMINATION FOLDER.
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10.4 Hide Column B.
10.5 Adjust the column widths so that all formulas are visible.
10.6 Save the spreadsheet as QUESTION 9 and print the spreadsheet WITHOUT
row and column headings on ONE A4 landscape page. Place the PRINTOUT
in your EXAMINATION FOLDER.
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