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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
CONSUMER STUDIES
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015
MEMORANDUM
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Consumer Studies Grade 12 NSC Supplementary 2015 Memo
Grade 12 Consumer Studies memorandum from the NSC Supplementary Exam 2015, 14 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, question paper linked when available.
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QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 A Remembering, easy (F p 159, S p 176) (1)
1.1.2 B Remembering, easy (F p 157, S p 173) (1)
1.1.3 A Remembering, easy (F p 164, S p 188) (1)
1.1.4 D Remembering, easy (F p 80, S p 93–94) (1)
1.1.5 C Remembering, easy (F p 79, S p 94) (1)
1.1.6 C Remembering, moderate (F p 75, S p 83–85) (1)
1.1.7 C Remembering, moderate (F p 83, S p 98) (1)
1.1.8 D Understanding, easy (F p 104, S p 126) (1)
1.1.9 C Applying, easy (Grade 11) (1)
1.1.10 A Applying, easy (F p 59, S p 65) (1)
1.1.11 D Remembering, easy (F p 182, S p 201) (1)
1.1.12 B Remembering, moderate (F p 127, S p 145) (1)
1.1.13 C Understanding, easy (F p 117-121, S p 137–140) (1)
1.1.14 B Understanding, easy (F p 141, S p 16) (1)
1.1.15 A Applying, difficult (F p 117, S p 136) (1)
1.1.16 D Applying, difficult (F p 120, S p 139) (1)
1.1.17 C Remembering, easy (F p 37, S p 36) (1)
1.1.18 B Remembering, easy (F p 35, S p 35) (1)
1.1.19 B Understanding, easy (F p 18, S p 22) (1)
1.1.20 A Understanding, easy (F p 7, S p 11) (1)
1.2 1.2.1 Specification (of the product) (F p 8–9, S p 15) (1)
1.2.2 Start-up costs/initiation costs (F p 11, 35, S p 18) (1)
1.2.3 Quality control (F p 16, S p 22) (1)
1.2.4 Sustainable production (F p 16, S p 22) (1)
1.2.5 Production costs (F p 36, S p 35) (1)
Remembering, easy
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1.3 1.3.1 B (1)
1.3.2 C (1)
1.3.3 A (1)
1.3.4 G (1)
1.3.5 F (1)
Understanding, moderate (F p 117–122, S p 140, 146–147)
1.4 1.4.1 D ii (F p 73, S p 90) (2)
1.4.2 F v (F p 82, S p 94–95) (2)
1.4.3 E vi (F p 82, S p 94–95) (2)
1.4.4 C iii (F p 69, S p 80) (2)
1.4.5 A iv (F p 84–85, S p 94–95) (2)
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Applying, difficult
QUESTION 2: THE CONSUMER
2.1 • A contract is an agreement that is intended to create legal rights and
duties between its parties.
• A contract is a legal agreement between two or more parties where
one party promises to do something in return for a valuable benefit of
some sort. (Any 2) (2)
Remembering, easy (F p 155, S p 169)
2.2 • Reduce the temperature of the geyser/Set the geyser’s temperature to a
steady 60 ºC.
• Install a geyser timer.
• Use a geyser blanket/insulate the geyser to prevent heat loss/to keep it
warm.
• Insulate the geyser’s outlet pipes to prevent heat loss.
• Shower instead of bathing./Showering uses less hot water./Use a low-
flow shower head to control the amount of water usage each time./
A shower uses up to 40% less hot water.
• Install a solar water-heating unit/solar energy/wind energy unit linked to a
geyser to heat water (Any 4) (4)
Remembering, easy (F p 174, S 192)
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2.3 • Provide basic services to all citizins (water, electricity etc.)
• A free amount of electricity/water/gas is allocated per household
• Sewerage collection and disposal
• Refuse removal
• Municipal health services
• Municipal roads and storm water drainage
• Street lighting
• Municipal parks and recreation
• Libraries
• Fire-fighting services
• Abattoirs and fresh food markets
• Promote local tourism (Any 4) (4)
Understanding, Moderate (F p 183, S p 201–204)
2.4 2.4.1 • The consumer price index shows/measures a change/increase
in the price/costs of a group of products and services over
a year.
• The consumer price index is the tool that is used to measure
inflation.
• Inflation is the annual percentage change in the consumer
price index.
• The inflation rate is the percentage at which the price of
goods and services increases.
• In the extract the price of goods and services rose 6,4 per cent
over a year. Therefore that was the inflation rate for that
year. (Any 5) (5)
Understanding, moderate (F p 167–168, S p 184–185)
2.4.2 (a) Weak rand:
• Do not buy/buy fewer imported goods because they are
more expensive/buy locally produced products. (1)
(b) Increased petrol price:
• Travel less in your own car/become part of a lift
club/make use of public transport to reduce the money
spent on personal transport.
• Use cheapest mode of transport available.
• Combine rides for errands to be done to reduce the
amount of money spent on transport.
• Walk where you can to reduce the amount of money
spent on transport.
• Buy locally produced goods because there are no/less
transport costs involved and they will be cheaper.
Creating, difficult (4)
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QUESTION 3: FOOD AND NUTRITION
3.1 • Chemicals/Fertilizers/Pesticides/Herbicides which could harm the natural
environment are not used.
• Water is cleaner/Pollution is limited/less.
• Organic farming improves soil quality. (Any 3) (3)
Remembering, easy (F p 104, S p 125)
3.2 • Use salt sparingly/no more than 5 g of salt should be consumed per
day.
• Check for salt, sodium, sodium chloride and monosodium glutamate on
the list of ingredients of processed food.
• Flavour food with herbs and spices instead of salt.
• Avoid salty processed foods, such as smoked meat/bacon/macon/
biltong/potato chips/salted nuts/salted popcorn.
• Eat low fat/less saturated fat foods to lose weight/maintain healthy
weight.
• Use low fat/skimmed dairy products.
• Calcium/milk/milk products, potassium/bananas/potatoes and
magnesium/green leafy vegetables may help to lower high blood
pressure.
• Limit alcohol intake.
• Cut down on coffee/tea.
• Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Eat high fibre/wholegrain cereals rather than refined cereal products.
(Any 5) (5)
Remembering, easy (F p 77, S p 87, 88)
3.3 3.3.1 Lecithin
• Emulsifier
• Prevents the separation of oils and water/Allows oils and
liquids to mix together/Enables the combination of oil and
water
• Provides a consistent texture (Any 2) (2)
Remembering, easy (F p 102, S p 123)
3.3.2 Vitamin C
• Anti-oxidant
• Prevents the oxidation of foods, prevents rancidity or
discolouration (Any 2) (2)
Remembering, easy (F p 94, S p 114)
3.3.3 Sulphur dioxide
• Prevents browning in dried fruit/fruit juices (1)
Remembering, easy (F p 94, S p 114)
3.4 Cholesterol is found in blood and can build up inside the coronary arteries if
the level becomes too high in the blood. The deposits, called plaque,
cause the arteries to narrow, thicken and harden. This condition is
known as atherosclerosis. This blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to the
heart. This causes heart failure/heart attack (Any 4) (4)
Understanding, moderate (F p 75, S p 84)
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3.5 • 'Use by' indicates that the product is not marketable/cannot be sold after
this date.
• It appears on perishable products, e.g. milk/meat/fish
• 'Use by' shows the period for which the product will be of good quality
and safe to eat.
• The consumer may get sick/food poisoning if the product is eaten after
this date.
• The consumer must choose products with a 'use by' date that is far ahead
of the purchase dateas the product may be used earlier/the consumer
must read labels when shopping for food products to check how near
the 'use by' date isto the date of purchase.
• A 'use by' date that is close means that the product must be used within
a short time
• Bulk buying of products should not be done when the 'use by' date is
close if proper storage facilities are not available. (Any 5) (5)
Applying, moderate (F p 95, S p 86)
3.6 3.6.1 Tuberculosis
Inhaling the bacterium through the air when the aunt coughed/
sneezed/spat/spoke or sung./They lived in a crowded space with
the aunt/being in close contact with the aunt/breathing the same air
as the aunt for prolonged periods. (2)
Understanding, moderate (F p 89, S p 104)
3.6.2 • Sugar/Honey/Syrup
• Non-fat dairy-milk powder/Amasi
• Peanut butter
• Vegetable oil/butter/margarine (Any 2) (2)
Understanding, easy (F p 84, S p 105)
3.6.3 • They use milk that contains calcium, phosphorus and
vitamin D that strengthens bones.
• The canned fish, if eaten with the bones, will provide
calcium.
• The spinach provides calcium.
• They occasionally eat canned fish (oily fish) that contains
Vitamin D that assists in the absorption of calcium and its
incorporation into the bones.
• The tomatoes, oranges and strawberries contain vitamin
C which is necessary for collagen/connective tissue
synthesis/building tissues.
• She consumes protein in the fish and milk which assist
with connective tissue synthesis/building tissues.
• She does not eat too many protein-rich foods as the body
releases acids into the bloodstream when it digests protein
and draws calcium from the bones to neutralize the acids.
(Any 6) (6)
NOTE: The foods can only be awarded a mark when linked with
the correct nutrient.
Understanding, moderate (F p 75–76, S p 89–90)
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3.6.4 • Spinach is a source of iron and selenium and plays a role
in maintaining a healthy immune system.
• Green peppers/tomatoes/strawberries/oranges are rich in
vitamin C that build the immune system and assist people
in recovering from infections. Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant
which protects cells from damage.
• Spinach/Carrots contain beta-carotene/vitamin A and
selenium that are anti-oxidants which protect cells against
damage and keep the immune system healthy. Vitamin A
keeps the linings of the lungs intact.
• Fruit and vegetables are colourful and may improve the
appetite of a person with tuberculosis. (Any 6)
Conclusion:
The seasonal fruit and vegetables will have a positive impact on
Wendy's health as they will meet the increased need for vitamins
and minerals/boosts the immune system/protects the cells against
damage. (2) (8)
Evaluating, difficult (F p 84–85, S p 100, 105)
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QUESTION 4: CLOTHING
4.1 • Economic, social, political-judicial technological events/changes.
• Consumers get bored and look for something new.
• Sustainability calls for change in style and fabric that clothing
manufacturers use.
• Biotechnology opened up a range of fabrics with special characteristics
for special purpose textiles, for example sportswear. (4)
Remembering, easy (F p. 51, S p. 53)
4.2 TYPE OF NUMBER OF PEOPLE LENGTH/DURATION OF
FASHION ACCEPTING AND THE FASHION
WEARING THE STYLE
Fashion fads A fashion fad is quickly A fashion fad lasts only one
accepted by a larger season/suddenly becomes
number of people than a popular and disappears
classic fashion. suddenly/shortest life cycle.
Fashion A fashion is accepted by Fashion lasts for two to three
the largest number of seasons/lasts longer than a
people/many people wear fad but shorter than a classic
the style/worn by more style.
people than a fashion fad
and a classic fashion.
Classic fashion A classic fashion is worn A classic style lasts longer
by a smaller number of than a fashion fad or
people than a fashion/ fashion/a fashion/the longest/
fashion fad. for many seasons/ years.
(6)
Understanding, moderate (F p. 49–50, S p. 50–51)
4.3 4.3.1 When a product is deliberately given a name/logosimilar to a well
known brandto mislead/let consumers mistake it for the actual
brand name.
OR
Unauthorised useof legally protected brand namesthat can be
mistaken for the original. (3)
Understanding, easy (S pg 72, F pg 64)
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4.3.2 Piracy has a negative influence/hurtsthe economic environment
as manufacturers of original brands sell less products and lose
income.
The image/reputation of the brand is harmedconsumers lose faith
in the brand and will not buy it.
Retailers selling original brands will be missing out on opportunities
for job creation and will suffer job losses this will result in
unemployment/unfavourable economic conditions.
On the other hand piracy might boost sales in the informal
sectorwhere pirated brands are popularand more affordable
(Any 7) (7)
Evaluating, difficult (F p 64, S p 72)
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QUESTION 5: HOUSING
5.1 5.1.1 • Sectional title (1)
Remembering, easy (F p 122, S p 140)
5.1.2 • It is safe/secure.
• Each unit has a parking bay.
• There is a lift/elevator from the parking bay/level to the unit/
apartment.
• Easy access to transport routes.
• The units are built by a reputable developer.
• The buyer can live in the unit or rent it out. (Any 3) (3)
Understanding, easy
NOTE: From advertisement.
5.1.3 • National Home Builders Registration Council/NHBRC (1)
Remembering, easy (F p 119, S p 139)
5.1.4 • If a new property is being purchased from a developer, no
transfer duty is payable.
• The purchase price includes VAT, which is payable by the
developer.
• Transfer duty is only payable when a property is transferred
from a previous owner to a new owner. (4)
Understanding, easy (F p128, S p146)
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5.1.5 • To employ staff to take care of the complex.
• To maintain/repair the outside of the buildings/common
areas.
• To cover any extra expenses for the outside of the building/
common areas.
• To employ staff for the security of the complex.
• Pay rates and taxes.
• Insurance on the buildings.
• Water and electricity consumption of the common areas.
(Any 3) (3)
Remembering, easy (F p 122, S p 140)
5.1.6 • It is a sound investment as it will increase in value.
• The tenant can pay part of/whole of the home loan/bond.
• An income can be earned from the property once the home
loan/bond is paid.
• Property can be used as security for a bank loan.
• As it is a new development, everything should be in good
working order/few/no maintenance issues initially. (6)
Applying, moderate (F p 122, S p 141)
5.1.7 • They can share the cost/rent.
• The rental fee will be fixed for a specific period.
• They are not responsible for paying the rates and taxes.
• They are not responsible for the maintenance of the unit.
• The unit is new so there should be few/no maintenance issues/
everything should be in good working condition.
• Each have a bedroom for privacy.
• The balcony is an extension of the living space.
• There is no garden to look after, this saves time and cost.
• It is safe/secure/there is a fence/lift from parking to units
• Easy access to transport routes.
Conclusion: Their decision is suitable as they will share the
expenses and they have very little responsibilities with regard to
maintenance. (Any 8) (8)
Analysing, difficult (F p 118, S p 137)
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5.2 Financial implications:
An instalment sale is a type of credit agreement. The buyer pays a deposit
and the balance of the purchase price in instalments/smaller amounts over
a set period of timeuntil the unit price has been paid in full. Finance
charges (bank charges, administration charges, interest) and
insurance charges must be paid. (4)
Understanding, moderate (F p 148, S p 162)
5.3 5.3.1 • Rechargeable batteries are environmentally friendly/
renewable source of energy
• Saves electricity as batteries are used
• Charging indicator indicates when batteries are charged –
can remove charger to save electricity
• Main Voltage is 7,2 V which is lower energy consumption
therefore environmentally friendly. (Any 2) (2)
Applying, moderate (from given information)
5.3.2 • Small dust capacity/0,5 litres dust capacity means that the
vacuum cleaner must be emptied often
• Less powerful than other vacuum cleaners
• Will not clean thoroughly/well.
• Small cleaning surface, it will therefore take a long time to
complete cleaning the house.
• More suited to jobs on flat surfaces.
• Short operating time: Will have to recharge often/will not be
able to clean the whole house in one go.
• Must bend down to use it to clean floor: back will get
sore/taxing on human resources.
• Can reach into awkward corners unlike the other more
bulky/larger vacuum cleaners.
• Delicate surfaces will not be scratched due to the built-in
wheels. (Any 7)
Conclusion:
• Therefore, this vacuum cleaner is not suitable to clean a three
bedroom house. (1) (8)
Evaluating, moderate (F p 142–143, S 157,158 and from given
information)
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QUESTION 6: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
6.1 • Give clients a positive customer relation experience.
• Must be knowledgeableabout the business.
• Good communication skills/must be able to persuade people to buy.
• Use feedback/listen to feedback/clients. (Any 2) (2)
Remembering, easy (F p 34, S p 33)
6.2 • Attractive packaging/that will attract attention/is the first thing that a
consumer sees/notices.
• Attractive packaging will make a consumer read the information on the
label/analyse the product/encourage a consumer to buy the product.
• Consumers will rather buy products which are packed in strong/
convenient/that will protect the product against damage/well
designed/easy to handle and this could increase product sales.
• Packaging that distinguishes/stands out from other similar products will
have a competitive edge which will increase sales.
• Consumers will rather buy products in hygienic and safe packaging that
will prevent contamination.
• Well designed packaging reflects a good business image. (Any 4) (4)
Understanding, easy (F p 20, 30, S p 29)
6.3 6.3.1 • The local school
• Local mining companies
• Tourists/Tourist shops
• Local companies/consumers who have functions
(Any 3) (3)
Understanding, easy (F p 20, S p 13, 33)
6.3.2 • The end result will always be the same, even if different people
make it.
• The products will always be the same in terms of
appearance, size, weight, colour and style
• Products are always of the same high quality/The quality of the
products will be consistent.
• The needs and desires of the target market will be
met./Customers will get what they expected. (Any 4) (4)
Remembering, easy (F p 8, 16, S p 15, 21)
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6.3.3 Training enable the workers to:
• Do the job/Know what is expected of them
• Improve the quality of work
• Be motivated
• Increase productivity
• Increase job satisfaction
• Improve employee moral
• Reduce wastage
• Reduce maintenance and repair costs (Any 4) (4)
Remembering, easy (F p 25, S p 26)
6.3.4 R2 810.00 + R1 300.00 + R500.00 = R4 610.00
R4 610.00 x 70% = R3 227.00
R4 610.00 + R3 227.00 = R7 837.00
R7 8377.00 ÷ 200 = R39,19
= R39.00
OR
R2 810.00 + R1 300.00 + R500.00 = R4 610.00
R4 610.00 ÷ 200 = R23.05
R23.05 x 70% = R16.14
R23.05 + R16.14 = R39.19
= R39.00 (7)
Applying, moderate (F p 37–38, S p 38-41)
6.3.5 • Lee has a passion for food/needlework/her business/
producing her products.
• She is hard-working and creative.
• She has a number of appropriate target markets/groups
• Her business has suitable products for her target market/
which fulfill needs of the target markets.
• Her business is situated/located near her target group/
market.
• The products are marketed through word of mouth and
cellphone photos which convey information fast.
• There is a market for the products right through the year.
(Any 6) (6)
Applying, moderate (F p 7, S p 10–11 and from the scenario)
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6.3.6 (a) Word of mouth
What people said about her products/photos created interest/a
desire to buy the product.
The increase in orders boosted her business. (2)
(b) Cell phone photo's
Most people have cell phones therefore it is easy/quickto
send photos and information.
The pictures attracted the people in the community/local
school/mining companies/tourists. (4)
Analysing, moderate (F p 30–31, S p 30)
6.3.7 • November/December/Christmas timebecause people are
buying gifts/presents during this time
• During holidays/festive season people eat and entertain
moreand they will buy more platters and milk tarts,
increasing the turnover.
• People are getting extra money (e.g. bonus) and can afford to
buy.
• Overseas tourists visit South-Africa in the summerand would
likely buy the fabric souvenirs
• In December South African schools have holiday and there
may be many South African visitors to the historical town.
(Any 4) (4)
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