November 2021
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Grade 11
Paper 2 – Written
TIME: 3 HOURS MARKS: 150
This question paper consists of 15 pages (cover page included)
Instructions and information
1. This question paper consists of three sections: Section A (25 marks), Section B (75 marks)
and Section C – the integrated scenarios (2 x 25 marks).
2. Answer all the questions.
3. Read the questions carefully, taking note of the mark allocations. In general, one mark is
allocated per fact. A two-mark question would therefore require two facts, and so on.
4. Answers such as ‘cheaper’, ‘faster / slower’, ‘easier’, etc. will ONLY be accepted if properly
motivated.
5. Do NOT use brand names in your answers, unless specifically required.
6. Draw a 2 cm margin at the right side of your answer sheets.
7. Number the answers according to the numbering system used on this question paper.
8. Leave a blank line after each sub-question.
9. Draw a line after each main question.
10. Write neatly and legibly.
SECTION A
Question 1: Multiple Choice Questions
, Identify the correct answer for each question. Write down only the number of each question,
and next to it the single capital letter which represents the best answer, for example 1.11 A.
1.1 In a research report, a reference to a source of information that you refer to in the
report is called a/an ...
A. index
B. citation
C. endnote
D. caption (1)
1.2 Which one of the following types of servers can be used to monitor internet usage and
keep the internal network protected from malware?
A. Database server
B. Proxy server
C. Email server
D. Web server (1)
1.3 Which one of the following statements about memory and storage is FALSE?
A. Storage is less expensive per GB than memory.
B. Memory is sometimes referred to as primary storage.
C. Storage and memory capacities are both measured in multiples of bytes.
D. Memory generally operates at lower speeds than storage. (1)
1.4 In the context of the workplace, office space and services which you rent according to
your needs is known as a ...
A. help desk.
B. virtual office.
C. call centre.
D. mobile office. (1)
1.5 Which one of the following will NOT help you to find a specific file more quickly in
Windows/File Explorer?
A. Limit the places (folders) that must be searched
B. Press < > < S >
C. Change the viewing option from ‘List’ to ‘Details’
D. Specify fewer metadata options (the type of file, etc.) (1)
1.6 Which one of the following statements about a cover page in Word is FALSE?
A. The cover page will always be inserted as the first page of a document.
B. The theme of the cover page will automatically be adjusted to that of the main
document.
C. The cover page sets its own page number to 1.
D. The cover page has no influence on the existing numbering in a document. (1)
1.7 Which one of the following is a specification of a digital camera?
A. Monthly duty cycle
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Grade 11
Paper 2 – Written
TIME: 3 HOURS MARKS: 150
This question paper consists of 15 pages (cover page included)
Instructions and information
1. This question paper consists of three sections: Section A (25 marks), Section B (75 marks)
and Section C – the integrated scenarios (2 x 25 marks).
2. Answer all the questions.
3. Read the questions carefully, taking note of the mark allocations. In general, one mark is
allocated per fact. A two-mark question would therefore require two facts, and so on.
4. Answers such as ‘cheaper’, ‘faster / slower’, ‘easier’, etc. will ONLY be accepted if properly
motivated.
5. Do NOT use brand names in your answers, unless specifically required.
6. Draw a 2 cm margin at the right side of your answer sheets.
7. Number the answers according to the numbering system used on this question paper.
8. Leave a blank line after each sub-question.
9. Draw a line after each main question.
10. Write neatly and legibly.
SECTION A
Question 1: Multiple Choice Questions
, Identify the correct answer for each question. Write down only the number of each question,
and next to it the single capital letter which represents the best answer, for example 1.11 A.
1.1 In a research report, a reference to a source of information that you refer to in the
report is called a/an ...
A. index
B. citation
C. endnote
D. caption (1)
1.2 Which one of the following types of servers can be used to monitor internet usage and
keep the internal network protected from malware?
A. Database server
B. Proxy server
C. Email server
D. Web server (1)
1.3 Which one of the following statements about memory and storage is FALSE?
A. Storage is less expensive per GB than memory.
B. Memory is sometimes referred to as primary storage.
C. Storage and memory capacities are both measured in multiples of bytes.
D. Memory generally operates at lower speeds than storage. (1)
1.4 In the context of the workplace, office space and services which you rent according to
your needs is known as a ...
A. help desk.
B. virtual office.
C. call centre.
D. mobile office. (1)
1.5 Which one of the following will NOT help you to find a specific file more quickly in
Windows/File Explorer?
A. Limit the places (folders) that must be searched
B. Press < > < S >
C. Change the viewing option from ‘List’ to ‘Details’
D. Specify fewer metadata options (the type of file, etc.) (1)
1.6 Which one of the following statements about a cover page in Word is FALSE?
A. The cover page will always be inserted as the first page of a document.
B. The theme of the cover page will automatically be adjusted to that of the main
document.
C. The cover page sets its own page number to 1.
D. The cover page has no influence on the existing numbering in a document. (1)
1.7 Which one of the following is a specification of a digital camera?
A. Monthly duty cycle
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