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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 11
Term 3
Test
2025
Previous exam papers have been used to compile these notes: SACAI NOV 2019, 2020,
2021 & 2022. DBE_COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
2021 EXAMINATION GUIDELINES FOR CAT. EC/NOVEMBER 2020, EC/NOVEMBER 2022. CAT T5_T3
Test_2021
These are only suggested answers from the memorandums. Some information is
repeated, I want to show you the different ways the same information is asked.
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Content:
SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES 4
SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS 10
SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT 20
INTERNET AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB 24
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Multiple choice questions
VoIP A technology that allows voice communication in a program such
as Discord.
Facebook A technology that allows chatroom communication
Messenger
RSI An injury caused by repetitive physical movement of the same
muscles in the hands, arms, back and shoulders because of long
hours of sitting and typing
NIC A device that can be used to connect a computer to a LAN.
Kindle It is a device that you hold in your hand and you use it to read
electronic books page-by-page.
HTML Language that is used to describe what a web page should look like
Cloud computing Cloud computing is sharing resources offered as services on the
Internet.
Video Video communication is the transmission of data via live video
communications streaming or video sharing.
Three main types of video communication are:
• Video calling
• Video conferencing
• Video sharing
Video calling Two or more people to communicate using video on their
smartphones or personal computers, using the same internet
Platform/software or smartphone/landline number.
Video calling apps: WhatsApp, FaceTime, Google Hangouts, Skype
Video conferencing Two or more people share a live visual connection from different
locations. Each participant can see all participants in
a grid with multiple screens. It uses Multipoint Control Unit to
select and
combine the video streams of the participants and allows text chat
and
file sharing while the conference is active.
Video conferencing apps: Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meets
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Video sharing Sharing video during meetings/presentations. This is a feature of
most video conferencing software.
E‐learning E‐learning (Electronic learning) is the creation of a learning
(Electronic environment where individuals use their computers to take part in
learning) teaching and learning to further their education
Mobile learning or Mobile learning or m‐Learning is a form of education and training
m‐Learning delivered and conducted via the internet using mobile devices,
such as tablets and smartphones. It is designed to be flexible,
allowing
learners/workers/students access to education anywhere,
anytime. It is a subsection of e‐learning.
Client computer Client computer uses resources
(workstation)
Network server Network server provides resources /Server is not used as a
workstation
Hotspot A hotspot is an area where you can obtain wireless access to the
Internet. The wireless technology associated with a hotspot Wi-Fi.
Firewall (software) The general name for the type of software that will allow exhibitors
to control which programs can access the internet
ISP A company that provides internet access
Skype Skype is software which enables a person to make telephone calls
on the internet. You can contact people in a cheaper way than
ordinary phone calls
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SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
Networks
A network EC/NOVEMBER 2020
People are increasingly using networked computers for business, education,
communication and entertainment
A network is a collection of computers or computer devices that are connected
Reasons for setting up a network at a business
• To share hardware
• To share software
• To share/centralise data and information/collaboration/improve collaboration
• Easier administration/to implement security measures
• To share internet access, etc
Hardware components needed to set up a network
• NIC’s
• Computers/Computing devices
• Switch/Router/Gateway/Hub/Bridge
• Wireless Access Point
• Communication medium/cables/wireless
Examples of hardware requirements that a computer must comply with to execute a
certain program
• Amount of memory
• Speed of processor
• Amount of storage space required
______________________________________________________________
A server in a network (SACAI NOV 2019)
The most important function of the server in a network - The
server supplies resources and services to the other computers
in the network.
The general functions of a server in a network @SACAI NOV 2022
A server is a computer that provides shared resources to
network users.
• File server
• Mail server
@Juffou_Ansie
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 11
Term 3
Test
2025
Previous exam papers have been used to compile these notes: SACAI NOV 2019, 2020,
2021 & 2022. DBE_COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
2021 EXAMINATION GUIDELINES FOR CAT. EC/NOVEMBER 2020, EC/NOVEMBER 2022. CAT T5_T3
Test_2021
These are only suggested answers from the memorandums. Some information is
repeated, I want to show you the different ways the same information is asked.
For more Juffrou Ansie products, contact
Good luck. Juffrou Ansie
Content:
SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES 4
SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS 10
SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT 20
INTERNET AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB 24
@Juffou_Ansie
, 2
Multiple choice questions
VoIP A technology that allows voice communication in a program such
as Discord.
Facebook A technology that allows chatroom communication
Messenger
RSI An injury caused by repetitive physical movement of the same
muscles in the hands, arms, back and shoulders because of long
hours of sitting and typing
NIC A device that can be used to connect a computer to a LAN.
Kindle It is a device that you hold in your hand and you use it to read
electronic books page-by-page.
HTML Language that is used to describe what a web page should look like
Cloud computing Cloud computing is sharing resources offered as services on the
Internet.
Video Video communication is the transmission of data via live video
communications streaming or video sharing.
Three main types of video communication are:
• Video calling
• Video conferencing
• Video sharing
Video calling Two or more people to communicate using video on their
smartphones or personal computers, using the same internet
Platform/software or smartphone/landline number.
Video calling apps: WhatsApp, FaceTime, Google Hangouts, Skype
Video conferencing Two or more people share a live visual connection from different
locations. Each participant can see all participants in
a grid with multiple screens. It uses Multipoint Control Unit to
select and
combine the video streams of the participants and allows text chat
and
file sharing while the conference is active.
Video conferencing apps: Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meets
@Juffou_Ansie
, 3
Video sharing Sharing video during meetings/presentations. This is a feature of
most video conferencing software.
E‐learning E‐learning (Electronic learning) is the creation of a learning
(Electronic environment where individuals use their computers to take part in
learning) teaching and learning to further their education
Mobile learning or Mobile learning or m‐Learning is a form of education and training
m‐Learning delivered and conducted via the internet using mobile devices,
such as tablets and smartphones. It is designed to be flexible,
allowing
learners/workers/students access to education anywhere,
anytime. It is a subsection of e‐learning.
Client computer Client computer uses resources
(workstation)
Network server Network server provides resources /Server is not used as a
workstation
Hotspot A hotspot is an area where you can obtain wireless access to the
Internet. The wireless technology associated with a hotspot Wi-Fi.
Firewall (software) The general name for the type of software that will allow exhibitors
to control which programs can access the internet
ISP A company that provides internet access
Skype Skype is software which enables a person to make telephone calls
on the internet. You can contact people in a cheaper way than
ordinary phone calls
@Juffou_Ansie
, 4
SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
Networks
A network EC/NOVEMBER 2020
People are increasingly using networked computers for business, education,
communication and entertainment
A network is a collection of computers or computer devices that are connected
Reasons for setting up a network at a business
• To share hardware
• To share software
• To share/centralise data and information/collaboration/improve collaboration
• Easier administration/to implement security measures
• To share internet access, etc
Hardware components needed to set up a network
• NIC’s
• Computers/Computing devices
• Switch/Router/Gateway/Hub/Bridge
• Wireless Access Point
• Communication medium/cables/wireless
Examples of hardware requirements that a computer must comply with to execute a
certain program
• Amount of memory
• Speed of processor
• Amount of storage space required
______________________________________________________________
A server in a network (SACAI NOV 2019)
The most important function of the server in a network - The
server supplies resources and services to the other computers
in the network.
The general functions of a server in a network @SACAI NOV 2022
A server is a computer that provides shared resources to
network users.
• File server
• Mail server
@Juffou_Ansie
