COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
Grade 12
Final
EXAM
PAPER 2
2025
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Content
Systems Technologies 7
General concepts 7
Hardware 9
Software 13
Solution Development 13
Databases 13
Spreadsheets 14
Word Processing 16
Information Management 19
Network Technologies 20
Internet Technologies 22
Communication 23
Social Implications 23
Computer crimes 23
Security 23
Impact on society 26
Solution Development: HTML & Web Design 18
Operating Systems & Management 27
File Management 27
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Metadata of a file
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• File Name
• File Size
• File Type
• Creation Date
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• Author
• Title
• Subject
Access to source code
Customisation is one of the benefits for
smartphone manufacturers when using
open-source software like Android.
The Access to source code feature of
open-source software makes
customisation of software possible
Social media bubble Environment within social media platforms
where users are exposed to information
and perspectives that reinforce their
existing beliefs
Process/analyse The information management process
involves several steps. The step occurs
between providing input to a computer and
receiving output.
A correlation trend It describes how changes in one
variable/pattern/relationship are
associated with changes in another
variable/between two or more variables
Crowdfunding Crowdfunding is a fundraising method that
involves raising small amounts of money
from many people, typically via
online/internet/social media platforms
Fake news It is intentionally misleading content online
used to influence opinions, push agendas,
or create confusion
The basic structure of a webpage.
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