Grade 10 CAT Theory Practice Marking Guideline
SUBJECT: Computer Applications Technology MARKS: 100 Marks
GRADE: Grade 10 TIME: 2 Hours
ASSESSMENT: Marking Guideline Memorandum
MARKING GUIDELINE PRINCIPLES:
1. Award marks for correct concepts and technical accuracy. Accept alternative wording where context is correct.
2. Ticks (✓) indicate where individual marks are awarded.
3. Spelling errors in technical terms should NOT be penalized unless the meaning is completely altered or ambiguous.
4. For questions requiring a specific number of items (e.g., 'Name TWO'), mark ONLY the first requested number of
responses.
SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS [40 MARKS]
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE [10 MARKS]
1.1 C (Random Access Memory / RAM) ✓ (1)
[RAM is primary memory holding active data and instructions during processing.]
1.2 C (Router) ✓ (1)
[Router connects a LAN to the Internet and directs traffic based on IP addresses.]
1.3 C (Shareware) ✓ (1)
[Shareware is distributed for free on a trial basis before requiring purchase.]
1.4 D (.zip) ✓ (1)
[.zip is a standard compressed archive container format.]
1.5 C (Bcc / Blind Carbon Copy) ✓ (1)
[Bcc hides recipient email addresses from all other recipients for privacy.]
1.6 B (Ergonomics) ✓ (1)
[Ergonomics designs equipment and environments to prevent user injury.]
1.7 C (Worm) ✓ (1)
[Worms replicate independently across networks without needing a host file.]
1.8 C (site:) ✓ (1)
[site: limits search results to a specified website domain.]
1.9 B (Disk Cleanup) ✓ (1)
[Disk Cleanup removes temporary files and system cache to free storage space.]
1.10 B (Has no moving parts, making it significantly faster, quieter, and more durable) ✓ (1)
[SSDs use flash memory technology with zero mechanical moving parts.]
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QUESTION 2: MATCH THE COLUMNS [10 MARKS]
2.1 C (Plug and Play / PnP) ✓ (1)
[Automatically detects and configures hardware drivers.]
2.2 H (Operating System / OS) ✓ (1)
[Manages all hardware, applications, files, and users.]
2.3 E (Phishing) ✓ (1)
[Fake email scam designed to steal sensitive banking/login data.]
2.4 I (Biometric Input) ✓ (1)
[Measures unique physical features for authentication.]
2.5 B (Cookie) ✓ (1)
[Small text file remembering web browsing preferences.]
2.6 A (Digital Divide) ✓ (1)
[Gap between technology haves and have-nots.]
2.7 F (EULA / End-User License Agreement) ✓ (1)
[Legal software license contract.]
2.8 D (Motherboard) ✓ (1)
[Main printed circuit board connecting internal components.]
2.9 G (Hot-swappable) ✓ (1)
[Connect/disconnect devices while powered on.]
2.10 J (Green Computing) ✓ (1)
[Environmentally friendly ICT design, use, and disposal.]
QUESTION 3: SELECT FROM BRACKETS [10 MARKS]
3.1 Embedded ✓ (1)
3.2 History ✓ (1)
3.3 Open Source ✓ (1)
3.4 Switch ✓ (1)
3.5 Resolution ✓ (1)
3.6 Trojan ✓ (1)
3.7 Drive Letter ✓ (1)
3.8 Pharming ✓ (1)
3.9 Offline ✓ (1)
3.10 Device Driver ✓ (1)
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SUBJECT: Computer Applications Technology MARKS: 100 Marks
GRADE: Grade 10 TIME: 2 Hours
ASSESSMENT: Marking Guideline Memorandum
MARKING GUIDELINE PRINCIPLES:
1. Award marks for correct concepts and technical accuracy. Accept alternative wording where context is correct.
2. Ticks (✓) indicate where individual marks are awarded.
3. Spelling errors in technical terms should NOT be penalized unless the meaning is completely altered or ambiguous.
4. For questions requiring a specific number of items (e.g., 'Name TWO'), mark ONLY the first requested number of
responses.
SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS [40 MARKS]
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE [10 MARKS]
1.1 C (Random Access Memory / RAM) ✓ (1)
[RAM is primary memory holding active data and instructions during processing.]
1.2 C (Router) ✓ (1)
[Router connects a LAN to the Internet and directs traffic based on IP addresses.]
1.3 C (Shareware) ✓ (1)
[Shareware is distributed for free on a trial basis before requiring purchase.]
1.4 D (.zip) ✓ (1)
[.zip is a standard compressed archive container format.]
1.5 C (Bcc / Blind Carbon Copy) ✓ (1)
[Bcc hides recipient email addresses from all other recipients for privacy.]
1.6 B (Ergonomics) ✓ (1)
[Ergonomics designs equipment and environments to prevent user injury.]
1.7 C (Worm) ✓ (1)
[Worms replicate independently across networks without needing a host file.]
1.8 C (site:) ✓ (1)
[site: limits search results to a specified website domain.]
1.9 B (Disk Cleanup) ✓ (1)
[Disk Cleanup removes temporary files and system cache to free storage space.]
1.10 B (Has no moving parts, making it significantly faster, quieter, and more durable) ✓ (1)
[SSDs use flash memory technology with zero mechanical moving parts.]
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QUESTION 2: MATCH THE COLUMNS [10 MARKS]
2.1 C (Plug and Play / PnP) ✓ (1)
[Automatically detects and configures hardware drivers.]
2.2 H (Operating System / OS) ✓ (1)
[Manages all hardware, applications, files, and users.]
2.3 E (Phishing) ✓ (1)
[Fake email scam designed to steal sensitive banking/login data.]
2.4 I (Biometric Input) ✓ (1)
[Measures unique physical features for authentication.]
2.5 B (Cookie) ✓ (1)
[Small text file remembering web browsing preferences.]
2.6 A (Digital Divide) ✓ (1)
[Gap between technology haves and have-nots.]
2.7 F (EULA / End-User License Agreement) ✓ (1)
[Legal software license contract.]
2.8 D (Motherboard) ✓ (1)
[Main printed circuit board connecting internal components.]
2.9 G (Hot-swappable) ✓ (1)
[Connect/disconnect devices while powered on.]
2.10 J (Green Computing) ✓ (1)
[Environmentally friendly ICT design, use, and disposal.]
QUESTION 3: SELECT FROM BRACKETS [10 MARKS]
3.1 Embedded ✓ (1)
3.2 History ✓ (1)
3.3 Open Source ✓ (1)
3.4 Switch ✓ (1)
3.5 Resolution ✓ (1)
3.6 Trojan ✓ (1)
3.7 Drive Letter ✓ (1)
3.8 Pharming ✓ (1)
3.9 Offline ✓ (1)
3.10 Device Driver ✓ (1)
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