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GRADE 12
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 (THEORY) NOVEMBER 2010
MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours
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Computer Applications Technology/P2
2 NSC
DBE/November 2010
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. 2. 3. This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B. Answer ALL the questions. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
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3 NSC
DBE/November 2010
SECTION A QUESTION 1: MATCHING ITEMS Choose a term/concept from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A – R) next to the question number (1.1 – 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.11 S. COLUMN A 1.1 A device that adds more ports to a computer for devices such as a mouse, printer, keyboard and flash disk The component responsible for the processing of all data and instructions on a computer A way of sending messages and attachments via a computer network A program that allows one to have conversations via a network, such as the Internet A device that can be used as a temporary source of power for computers if there is a power failure A text file containing information about the user's preferences and choices regarding a specific website Software that manages and controls all the activities and resources on a computer A short message sent via Twitter O 1.9 A small touch-sensitive device often used on laptop computers as an alternative to a mouse The size of a typical mp3 file R network (10 x 1) [10] P Q 1.10 MMS cookie 300 KB A B C D E F 1.4 G H 1.5 I J 1.6 K L 1.7 M N 1.8 UPS tweet stylus touch pad application software 4 GB RAM CPU driver program Skype USB hub surge protector e-mail operating system COLUMN B
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GRADE 12
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 (THEORY) NOVEMBER 2010
MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours
This question paper consists of 15 pages.
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Computer Applications Technology/P2
2 NSC
DBE/November 2010
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. 2. 3. This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B. Answer ALL the questions. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
4.
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Computer Applications Technology/P2
3 NSC
DBE/November 2010
SECTION A QUESTION 1: MATCHING ITEMS Choose a term/concept from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A – R) next to the question number (1.1 – 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.11 S. COLUMN A 1.1 A device that adds more ports to a computer for devices such as a mouse, printer, keyboard and flash disk The component responsible for the processing of all data and instructions on a computer A way of sending messages and attachments via a computer network A program that allows one to have conversations via a network, such as the Internet A device that can be used as a temporary source of power for computers if there is a power failure A text file containing information about the user's preferences and choices regarding a specific website Software that manages and controls all the activities and resources on a computer A short message sent via Twitter O 1.9 A small touch-sensitive device often used on laptop computers as an alternative to a mouse The size of a typical mp3 file R network (10 x 1) [10] P Q 1.10 MMS cookie 300 KB A B C D E F 1.4 G H 1.5 I J 1.6 K L 1.7 M N 1.8 UPS tweet stylus touch pad application software 4 GB RAM CPU driver program Skype USB hub surge protector e-mail operating system COLUMN B
1.2
1.3
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