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Important:
These study notes are revised and updated annually to align with the CAPS curriculum and
current examination requirements. The content is based on past examination papers,
tests and typical assessment question patterns.
The content was adapted and structured for examination preparation purposes. AI tools
were used to assist with formatting, rephrasing and differentiation.
These notes are designed to help learners:
• Understand key concepts
• Practise exam-style questions
• Identify important themes and patterns in assessments
• Revise important content in a structured way
To ensure learners work with the most relevant and up-to-date content, parents and
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are unsure whether you have the latest version, please feel free to contact me at:
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Please note that these notes are compiled as a structured study aid for examination
preparation. They do not replace the prescribed textbook or classroom instruction.
Important: Learners can use the Term 3 notes for focused Term 3 preparation. Where
applicable, it is also recommended that learners revise Term 1 and Term 2 notes together
with the Term 3 notes.
Good luck
Juffrou Ansie
Content:
Network technologies: Networks 5
Internet technologies: Internet and WWW 14
Internet technologies: Communication 21
Social implications 28
Multiple-choice questions.
F1 - 10 Keys associated with the help function
The virus is placed When an antivirus program places a virus in a safe area
under quarantine of the disk so that it cannot affect the computer, we say
the virus is being spoofed
Holding Ctrl key Holding Ctrl key and click in a sentence means selecting
the whole sentence.
Restoring a file from Moves file to original location.
the recycle bin
A hotspot You can use a smartphone with its data bundle as a
personal hotspot to connect another smartphone to the
internet. A hotspot is a small area in which a wireless
network is enabled that uses Wi-Fi technology.
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Malware Any software written with negative intentions.
Virus A type of program that is loaded secretly on a
computer to disrupt the functioning of the computer.
Worm Software designed to distribute itself over a network and
reproduce so many times that your computer’s
available memory is used up.
Trojan A destructive program disguise as a useful application.
Hoax A message intended to deceive or defraud others.
ADSL ADSL is a permanent digital connection to the Internet
using a telephone line. Fibre is faster electrical
transmission than ADSL.
Fibre A type of network cable that can transfer data faster
than the type of cable used in an ADSL connection.
Hackers Breaks into computer systems for prestige and
recognition. A computer criminal who is often hired
legitimately to test security systems
Crackers Break into computer systems for criminal intentions
Botnet operator A person who used malicious software to get control
over your computer to be able to attack other
computers online
Limited range The biggest disadvantage of a personal area network
ISP A company that offers Internet access for a monthly
amount. Providers of Internet connectivity to homes,
businesses or schools.
A blog A blog is an online diary created by a person with
comment facilities for the public.
HAN A type of network that can be found in a household
HTML An example of a computer language used to create
web pages
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Network OS Software that controls communication within a network.
https:// Safe URL.
Internet Explorer A web browser
IM app Facebook Messenger is an example of an IM app.
Email list Personal online diary
Phishing Email appears from a trustworthy company, but you are
being misled to provide personal details
‘Re’ in an email The email has been answered.
subject
Advocacy websites This type of website describes an idea, opinion or cause
and usually presents the views of a particular group or
organisation
Wiki A website that allows for collaborative creating and
editing of web pages. Usually free websites.
CAP Cap is the amount of data that is allowed to be
uploaded or downloaded. What is meant by ‘the cap
usage of the month is finished’? The maximum is
exceeded.
Spyware This is software that secretly loads onto your computer to
spy – collect personal information from the user.
A network Client A network Client refers to the hardware or software that
can access services made available by a server.
A network adapter It is hardware added to a computer, allowing it to
connect to a network
A communication A medium through which a message is channelled to an
platform audience
Webpage A web page is generally a single page
of content on a website
Website A collection of web pages that are usually linked by
hyperlinks
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
IMAGES: Canva and AI-generated images based on typical examination-style questions. Resources/ past papers: @ SACAI TERM 3 TEST 1_ 2020, TERM 3
TEST 1_ 2021 @ SACAI TERM 3 TEST 1_ 2019, @SACAI NOV 2020. DBE NOTES WCED 2021. DBE_KZN Sep 2023. WCED_Revisionbooklet_2025
Important:
These study notes are revised and updated annually to align with the CAPS curriculum and
current examination requirements. The content is based on past examination papers,
tests and typical assessment question patterns.
The content was adapted and structured for examination preparation purposes. AI tools
were used to assist with formatting, rephrasing and differentiation.
These notes are designed to help learners:
• Understand key concepts
• Practise exam-style questions
• Identify important themes and patterns in assessments
• Revise important content in a structured way
To ensure learners work with the most relevant and up-to-date content, parents and
learners are encouraged to confirm that they are using the latest version of the notes. If you
are unsure whether you have the latest version, please feel free to contact me at:
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
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Please note that these notes are compiled as a structured study aid for examination
preparation. They do not replace the prescribed textbook or classroom instruction.
Important: Learners can use the Term 3 notes for focused Term 3 preparation. Where
applicable, it is also recommended that learners revise Term 1 and Term 2 notes together
with the Term 3 notes.
Good luck
Juffrou Ansie
Content:
Network technologies: Networks 5
Internet technologies: Internet and WWW 14
Internet technologies: Communication 21
Social implications 28
Multiple-choice questions.
F1 - 10 Keys associated with the help function
The virus is placed When an antivirus program places a virus in a safe area
under quarantine of the disk so that it cannot affect the computer, we say
the virus is being spoofed
Holding Ctrl key Holding Ctrl key and click in a sentence means selecting
the whole sentence.
Restoring a file from Moves file to original location.
the recycle bin
A hotspot You can use a smartphone with its data bundle as a
personal hotspot to connect another smartphone to the
internet. A hotspot is a small area in which a wireless
network is enabled that uses Wi-Fi technology.
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
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Malware Any software written with negative intentions.
Virus A type of program that is loaded secretly on a
computer to disrupt the functioning of the computer.
Worm Software designed to distribute itself over a network and
reproduce so many times that your computer’s
available memory is used up.
Trojan A destructive program disguise as a useful application.
Hoax A message intended to deceive or defraud others.
ADSL ADSL is a permanent digital connection to the Internet
using a telephone line. Fibre is faster electrical
transmission than ADSL.
Fibre A type of network cable that can transfer data faster
than the type of cable used in an ADSL connection.
Hackers Breaks into computer systems for prestige and
recognition. A computer criminal who is often hired
legitimately to test security systems
Crackers Break into computer systems for criminal intentions
Botnet operator A person who used malicious software to get control
over your computer to be able to attack other
computers online
Limited range The biggest disadvantage of a personal area network
ISP A company that offers Internet access for a monthly
amount. Providers of Internet connectivity to homes,
businesses or schools.
A blog A blog is an online diary created by a person with
comment facilities for the public.
HAN A type of network that can be found in a household
HTML An example of a computer language used to create
web pages
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
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Network OS Software that controls communication within a network.
https:// Safe URL.
Internet Explorer A web browser
IM app Facebook Messenger is an example of an IM app.
Email list Personal online diary
Phishing Email appears from a trustworthy company, but you are
being misled to provide personal details
‘Re’ in an email The email has been answered.
subject
Advocacy websites This type of website describes an idea, opinion or cause
and usually presents the views of a particular group or
organisation
Wiki A website that allows for collaborative creating and
editing of web pages. Usually free websites.
CAP Cap is the amount of data that is allowed to be
uploaded or downloaded. What is meant by ‘the cap
usage of the month is finished’? The maximum is
exceeded.
Spyware This is software that secretly loads onto your computer to
spy – collect personal information from the user.
A network Client A network Client refers to the hardware or software that
can access services made available by a server.
A network adapter It is hardware added to a computer, allowing it to
connect to a network
A communication A medium through which a message is channelled to an
platform audience
Webpage A web page is generally a single page
of content on a website
Website A collection of web pages that are usually linked by
hyperlinks
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
