Summary Gr 12 CAT Final 2026 Summarised by Juffrou Ansie

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Resources: NSC NOVEMBER: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 | 2022, NSC NOVEMBER: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 |
2023, NSC NOVEMBER: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 | 2024, SACAI NOV: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 | 2024, SACAI NOV:

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 | 2025.




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• The content is structured according to the official ATP topics to ensure alignment
with the CAPS curriculum.
• Questions and solutions included here are unique extracts from the most recent
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• Material that has already been covered in Term 1, Term 2, and the Prelim notes has
been excluded to avoid unnecessary duplication.
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Content

Systems Technologies 2
General concepts 2
Hardware 4
Software 8
Solution Development 10
Databases 10
Spreadsheets 10
Word Processing 12
HTML & Web Design 15
Information Management 16
Network Technologies 18
Internet Technologies 21
Communication 22
Social Implications 23
Computer crimes 23
Security 24
Impact on society 26
Operating Systems & Management 28
File Management 28
INTEGRATED SCENARIOS 29




Systems Technologies
Note: Review Term 1 study notes

General concepts
Note: Review Term 1 & Prelim study notes

RAM and storage both play an important role in storing data. When will a file be copied
from RAM to a permanent storage device? NSC NOVEMBER: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 | 2024

When the user gives an instruction/command to save the file/AutoSave (e.g., OneDrive,
Google Drive)
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Advantages of biometric input devices NSC NOVEMBER: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 | 2024
• Accurate
• Reduced fraud
• Reliable
• Convenient
• Can be integrated into various devices
• User recognition across different devices/systems
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The advantages of using Google G Suite to create a document compared
to traditional word processing programs installed on a computer. NSC NOVEMBER: COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 | 2024



• Real-time/cloud-based collaboration
• Multiple users can edit the same document simultaneously
• Automatic updates
• Easy access from anywhere
• No installation needed/Does not take up space on local storage.
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It is extremely important to keep documents safe, regardless of where they are
stored. Features used by document management software to protect electronic
documents: NSC NOVEMBER: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 | 2024

• Access control/Username and password protection
• Restricted access
• Encryption
• Audit trails
• Backup and recovery
• Secure file transfer
• Document locking/documents are locked when a user is actively editing them
• Time-based access
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When a laptop is linked to a data projector through an HDMI cable, the video's sound
plays through the projector's speaker, even without an audio connection between the
laptop and projector. How is this possible? NSC NOVEMBER: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 | 2023

HDMI transfers audio and video data.
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NFC is a standard that allows devices such as smartphones to connect wirelessly. NSC
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The limitation of NFC
The NFC devices must touch or be in very close proximity.
Will you use NFC as the preferred method of transferring files between devices?
No, NFC has a relatively low transfer speed


Hardware
Note: Review Term 1 & Prelim study notes

Cloud integration with printers SACAI NOV: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 | 2025
Advantages of cloud integration with printers
• Users can print documents from cloud-based storage services directly to the
printer.
• Users can initiate print jobs even when they are not physically near the printer or on
the same network.
• Cloud printing is accessible from any internet-connected device, such as
smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops.
• Printing can be done without device-specific drivers.

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Scenario NSC NOVEMBER: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 | 2023
A school wants to replace the printer in its administration office. The printer will be shared
by several staff members and will be used to print a large number of documents every
month. Staff members also store many of their documents in cloud storage.
Why should the school consider the duty cycle of the printer?
The duty cycle indicates the maximum number of pages the printer can handle in a month
without experiencing excessive wear and tear.
Why would cloud integration be useful in this situation?
• Staff can print documents directly from cloud-based storage services.
• Print jobs can be initiated without being physically near the printer or on the same
network.
• Printing can be done from different internet-connected devices such as laptops,
tablets and smartphones.
The printer requires device-specific software before all its functions can be used.
What is the purpose of this software?
A driver enables the operating system and printer to communicate by translating
instructions into a form that the printer can understand.



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