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COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 10
Paper 2_2025
June Exam
Previous exam papers have been used to compile these notes, @IMPAQ JUN
2022, @IMPAQ JUN 2019, SC/NSC DBE/ 2023, Revision Booklet WCED_2024
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.
I encourage you to answer the calculation/illustration questions.
NOTE: You have to study Term 1 and 2’s notes for the June Exam. If you haven’t
purchased Term 1’s notes contact
Good luck. Juffrou Ansie
Topics:
1. MULTIPLE-CHOICE
2. SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
3. INTERNET AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES
4. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
5. SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT
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MULTIPLE-CHOICE
Convergence Convergence is where the functionality of two or more devices is
combined into one device
Grid computing Processing power of various computers is combined to perform a
single task/solve problem
Fibre optic, Light fidelity communication technology that uses light to transfer data.
& Infrared
RAM RAM is where the running program and its data is temporarily stored.
RAM is described as volatile
ROM ROM is a special chip on the motherboard that holds the instructions
needed to start the computer when it is switched on.
Application software This software performs a specific task according to the needs of the
user
Touchscreen Touchscreen acts or operates as both an input and an output device
Pinch Action on touchscreen to decrease image.
Desktop The first screen that pops up when Windows is loaded.
Hotspot The relatively small area in which a wireless network (Internet
connection) is enabled. That used WiFi technology.
Dongle A small USB device that allows one to access the Internet
PAN A Pan is a network created by connecting personal computing
devices, such as cellular phones or PDAs. A PAN will extend to within
only a few metres of the user.
HAN A HAN is a network connecting two or more computing devices within
a home. A HAN will allow shared access to the Internet or to printers
and scanners.
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right-hand boundary of the column heading, drag the column wider
#REF! The cell reference is not valid (does not exist)
ISP Providers of Internet connectivity to homes, businesses or schools.
NIC An NIC is a computer hardware component that connects the
computer with the computer network. A switch connects computers
in a network so that communication can occur.
GPS A device that receives information from a satellite and informs you of
your geographical location.
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HDMI cable High-Definition Multimedia Interface, typically be connected to
Monitor/data projector.
UTP cable A cable that will plug into the network port.
#VALUE! Error indicator in a spreadsheet for multiplying a text value with a
numeric value
The F1 key The F1 key on the keyboard usually opens the Help file for the
program you are working on.
The F5 key This shortcut can be used to play a PowerPoint presentation
A folder A folder is a storage place or container in which you can store files or
more folders on disk.
The booting process The booting process means that the operating system is
automatically loaded when the computer is switched on.
Creative Commons Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that promotes legal
sharing of knowledge and products by providing a variety of free,
customisable copyright licences.
Green computing Green computing is the environmentally responsible and eco-friendly
use of computers and their resources.
Emoji A device that receives information from a satellite and informs you of
your geographical location.
‘e-waste’ Old/broken electronic devices which end up in the trash.
Check boxes Check boxes allow multiple options to be selected.
Radio buttons Radio buttons allow only one option to be selected.
The differences between RAM is more expensive than storage
memory and storage in
terms of cost and speed. RAM is faster than storage.
The difference between Stand-alone software works on its own and cannot share data with
stand-alone software other programs
and integrated software. Integrated software combines programs generally used, e.g. word
processing, spreadsheets, database and communication programs
in one package.
@ Juffrou _Ansie
, 4
Gamers are advised to use a separate graphics card (not built in) in
their computer for the best gaming experience. Reason: Built-in
graphics card uses the computers’ memory, separate graphic card
comes with its own memory.
SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
Information and communication technology (ICT)
An ICT system integrates communication and information tasks into a single management
system.
The information processing cycle changes data into information
1 2 3 4
Input – the data Processing – the act of Output – the Storage – computers may
that goes into a manipulating data with information that a store data before or
computer a computer to change computer produces as during the processing
it into information a result of processing, and generally store the
usually in the form of information produced.
an on-screen display or
printout
TYPES OF COMPUTERS
1. Workstations
2. Servers
3. Supercomputers
4. Dedicated computers
ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTERS DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTERS
@ Juffrou _Ansie
COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 10
Paper 2_2025
June Exam
Previous exam papers have been used to compile these notes, @IMPAQ JUN
2022, @IMPAQ JUN 2019, SC/NSC DBE/ 2023, Revision Booklet WCED_2024
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.
I encourage you to answer the calculation/illustration questions.
NOTE: You have to study Term 1 and 2’s notes for the June Exam. If you haven’t
purchased Term 1’s notes contact
Good luck. Juffrou Ansie
Topics:
1. MULTIPLE-CHOICE
2. SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
3. INTERNET AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES
4. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
5. SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT
@ Juffrou _Ansie
, 2
MULTIPLE-CHOICE
Convergence Convergence is where the functionality of two or more devices is
combined into one device
Grid computing Processing power of various computers is combined to perform a
single task/solve problem
Fibre optic, Light fidelity communication technology that uses light to transfer data.
& Infrared
RAM RAM is where the running program and its data is temporarily stored.
RAM is described as volatile
ROM ROM is a special chip on the motherboard that holds the instructions
needed to start the computer when it is switched on.
Application software This software performs a specific task according to the needs of the
user
Touchscreen Touchscreen acts or operates as both an input and an output device
Pinch Action on touchscreen to decrease image.
Desktop The first screen that pops up when Windows is loaded.
Hotspot The relatively small area in which a wireless network (Internet
connection) is enabled. That used WiFi technology.
Dongle A small USB device that allows one to access the Internet
PAN A Pan is a network created by connecting personal computing
devices, such as cellular phones or PDAs. A PAN will extend to within
only a few metres of the user.
HAN A HAN is a network connecting two or more computing devices within
a home. A HAN will allow shared access to the Internet or to printers
and scanners.
###### ERROR Column not wide enough. You can fix it by placing the cursor on the
right-hand boundary of the column heading, drag the column wider
#REF! The cell reference is not valid (does not exist)
ISP Providers of Internet connectivity to homes, businesses or schools.
NIC An NIC is a computer hardware component that connects the
computer with the computer network. A switch connects computers
in a network so that communication can occur.
GPS A device that receives information from a satellite and informs you of
your geographical location.
@ Juffrou _Ansie
, 3
HDMI cable High-Definition Multimedia Interface, typically be connected to
Monitor/data projector.
UTP cable A cable that will plug into the network port.
#VALUE! Error indicator in a spreadsheet for multiplying a text value with a
numeric value
The F1 key The F1 key on the keyboard usually opens the Help file for the
program you are working on.
The F5 key This shortcut can be used to play a PowerPoint presentation
A folder A folder is a storage place or container in which you can store files or
more folders on disk.
The booting process The booting process means that the operating system is
automatically loaded when the computer is switched on.
Creative Commons Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that promotes legal
sharing of knowledge and products by providing a variety of free,
customisable copyright licences.
Green computing Green computing is the environmentally responsible and eco-friendly
use of computers and their resources.
Emoji A device that receives information from a satellite and informs you of
your geographical location.
‘e-waste’ Old/broken electronic devices which end up in the trash.
Check boxes Check boxes allow multiple options to be selected.
Radio buttons Radio buttons allow only one option to be selected.
The differences between RAM is more expensive than storage
memory and storage in
terms of cost and speed. RAM is faster than storage.
The difference between Stand-alone software works on its own and cannot share data with
stand-alone software other programs
and integrated software. Integrated software combines programs generally used, e.g. word
processing, spreadsheets, database and communication programs
in one package.
@ Juffrou _Ansie
, 4
Gamers are advised to use a separate graphics card (not built in) in
their computer for the best gaming experience. Reason: Built-in
graphics card uses the computers’ memory, separate graphic card
comes with its own memory.
SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
Information and communication technology (ICT)
An ICT system integrates communication and information tasks into a single management
system.
The information processing cycle changes data into information
1 2 3 4
Input – the data Processing – the act of Output – the Storage – computers may
that goes into a manipulating data with information that a store data before or
computer a computer to change computer produces as during the processing
it into information a result of processing, and generally store the
usually in the form of information produced.
an on-screen display or
printout
TYPES OF COMPUTERS
1. Workstations
2. Servers
3. Supercomputers
4. Dedicated computers
ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTERS DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTERS
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