Computer Applications Technology Grade 10 P2 2026 Memo (Eng)

hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 10 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY P2 NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK) MARKING GUIDELINES MARKS: 120 These marking guidelines consist of 9 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Computer Applications Technology/P2 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO MARKERS • Revisit the questions and the marking guidelines frequently during the marking session. • Read the entire answer and check that it correlates with the question. Do not focus only on keywords. • Accept correct answers that are expressed differently, e.g. the marking guidelines state ’slow’ and the candidate responds ’not fast’. • In general, ONE mark is awarded per fact. Beware of overlapping answers to a specific question. • Where a question requires a candidate to LIST or NAME: mark the first number of answers/facts required, e.g. the first TWO facts if TWO were required, even if presented in paragraph format. • Questions requiring longer answers must be regarded as a single unit. Marks can be awarded if correct statements are found anywhere in the answer. • The answers below are not exhaustive: accept any other correct and relevant answers. SECTION A QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION 2: MATCHING ITEMS 1.1 C3 1 2.1 D3 card reader 1 1.2 B3 1 2.2 F3 Bluetooth 1 1.3 D3 1 2.3 I3 compression 1 1.4 A3 1 2.4 B3 URL 1 1.5 C3 1 2.5 G3 ISP 1 1.6 B3 1 2.6 A3 uploading 1 1.7 C3 1 2.7 J3 digital footprint 1 1.8 D3 1 2.8 K3 software piracy 1 1.9 A3 1 2.9 C3 formula 1 1.10 C3 1 2.10 M3 information 1 [10] [10] QUESTION 3: TRUE/FALSE ITEMS (Note to marker: Award the mark if the correct term is given without the word FALSE. Do NOT award the mark if only FALSE is written.) 3.1 True 3 1 3.2 False – RAM 3 1 3.3 True 3 1 3.4 False – COUNTBLANK 3 1 3.5 True 3 1 [5] TOTAL SECTION A: 25 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Computer Applications Technology/P2 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION B QUESTION 4: SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES 4.1 An electronic device that accepts data (input) 3 and processes it into 2 information, which it can store and display (output) 3 (Input – processing – output – storage: any TWO stages correctly described) 4.2 (1) Laptop/notebook 2 (2) Tablet (3) Smartphone/cellphone (4) Smartwatch/wearable device (5) E-book reader (6) Handheld game console 33 (Any two) 4.3 System software controls/manages the computer and its hardware, 2 e.g. the operating system, drivers and utilities 3 Application software is used to perform specific tasks for the user, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets or games 3 4.4.1 (1) Type/size of card must match the camera (e.g. SD/microSD) and 2 be supported by the device (2) Storage capacity (3) Transfer speed/speed class (4) Price (5) Durability/brand reliability 33 (Any two) 4.4.2 (1) Use an external (USB) card reader 1 (2) Connect the camera to the laptop with a USB cable (3) Transfer the photos wirelessly (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/app) or via cloud storage 3 (Any one) 4.5 Input that uses a unique physical characteristic of a person to 2 identify him/her 3 Example: fingerprint scanner, face recognition camera, retina/iris scanner, voice recognition 3 4.6 Purpose: to maintain, protect and optimise the computer/keep the 2 computer running efficiently 3 Example: antivirus, backup software, disk cleanup, defragmenter, compression software, firewall 3 4.7 A legal agreement that sets out how/where/by how many users the 1 software may be used 3 (the user buys the right to use the software, not the software itself) 4.8 The printer is a plug-and-play device/auto configuration 3 – the 2 operating system detected the printer and installed/loaded the correct driver automatically 3 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Computer Applications Technology/P2 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 4.9 (1) Smaller files are sent/uploaded faster 2 (2) Use less data/bandwidth (3) E-mail servers limit the size of attachments (4) Many files can be combined into ONE file/attachment (5) Use less storage space in the mailbox 33 (Any two) [18] QUESTION 5: NETWORK AND INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES 5.1 Two or more computers/devices connected to each other so that 1 they can communicate and share resources/data 3 5.2 (1) Share hardware, e.g. printers 2 (2) Share files/data/software (3) Share an internet connection (4) Central storage/backups (5) Communication between users (6) Centralised security/user accounts 33 (Any two) 5.3 A LAN connects computers/devices in a small area, such as a 2 building or school 3 A PAN connects the devices of ONE person over a very short distance (a few metres), e.g. a cellphone and earphones via Bluetooth 3 5.4 Directs/routes data between networks, e.g. between the LAN and 1 the internet 3 5.5 (1) UTP/twisted-pair cable 2 (2) Fibre-optic cable (3) Wireless/radio waves (Wi-Fi) (4) Bluetooth (5) Microwave/satellite 33 (Any two) 5.6 The internet is the worldwide network of connected networks/the 2 infrastructure 3 The WWW is the collection of web pages/websites that are stored on and accessed via the internet 3 5.7 (1) Cost/price of the package 2 (2) Speed of the connection (3) Data cap/amount of data (4) Coverage/availability in the area (5) Reliability/quality of service (6) Customer support (7) Contract period 33 (Any two) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Computer Applications Technology/P2 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines [12] QUESTION 6: SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS 6.1 (1) Switch off devices when not in use/use power-saving settings 2 (2) Print only when necessary/print on both sides (3) Recycle e-waste/ink cartridges/paper (4) Buy energy-efficient devices (5) Use digital documents instead of paper (6) Donate or reuse old devices 33 (Any two) 6.2 Copyright: the legal right of the creator/owner of work to control how 2 it is copied and used 3 Acknowledge: reference the source, e.g. give the author, title, URL and date accessed (bibliography/citation) 3 6.3 To protect the personal information of people/to control how 1 organisations collect, store and use personal information 3 6.4 (1) Be polite/respectful – no insults or cyberbullying 2 (2) Do not type in capital letters (shouting) (3) Do not share personal information of others without permission (4) Do not spread fake news/check facts before sharing (5) Think before you post (6) Respect copyright/give credit 33 (Any two) 6.5 When a criminal steals someone’s personal information and 1 pretends to be that person, e.g. to open accounts or commit fraud 3 6.6 (1) Back/neck/shoulder pain (poor posture) 2 (2) Eye strain (3) Repetitive strain injury (RSI)/carpal tunnel syndrome (4) Headaches (5) Lack of exercise/obesity 33 (Any two) [10] QUESTION 7: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 7.1 Data: raw/unprocessed facts and figures that have no meaning on 2 their own 3 Information: data that has been processed/organised so that it is meaningful and useful 3 7.2 Advantage (ONE): free; easy/quick to access; up to date; covers 2 many topics; links to other sources 3 Disadvantage (ONE): anyone can edit it, so it may contain errors/bias; not always reliable; needs to be verified 3 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Computer Applications Technology/P2 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 7.3 (1) Questions must be short, clear and easy to understand 2 (2) Ask only ONE thing per question (3) Questions must be relevant to the topic (4) Avoid leading/biased questions (5) Use closed questions where possible (easier to process) (6) Do not ask for unnecessary personal information 33 (Any two) 7.4 Closed question 3 (accept: multiple-choice question) 1 7.5 Interview/observation/experiment/measurement (e.g. reading the 1 water meter) 3 [8] QUESTION 8: SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT 8.1.1 =B2*C2 3 1 8.1.2 =SUM(D2:D5) 3 (the total is R640) 1 8.1.3 =COUNTIF(C2:C5,">20") 2 COUNTIF with range C2:C5 3 Criterion ">20" 3 (answer: 2) 8.1.4 15 3 1 8.1.5 The column is too narrow to display the value 3 2 Widen the column/AutoFit the column width (or decrease the font size) 3 8.2.1 Header 3 1 8.2.2 (1) An automatic table of contents can be created 2 (2) Consistent formatting of all headings (3) Saves time – change the style once and all headings change (4) Use the Navigation pane to move through the document (5) Headings can be collapsed/expanded 33 (Any two) 8.3 (1) colour must be spelt color 3 2 (2) Font size must be from 1 to 7 – size "9" is invalid 3 [12] TOTAL SECTION B: 60 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Computer Applications Technology/P2 7 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION C QUESTION 9: INTEGRATED SCENARIO 9.1.1 3.6 GHz 3 1 9.1.2 512 GB SSD 3 1 9.1.3 (1) Faster access to data/faster start-up 2 (2) No moving parts – more durable/shock resistant (3) Silent (4) Uses less power/generates less heat (5) Lighter/smaller 33 (Any two) 9.1.4 RAM temporarily stores the data and instructions/programs 3 that 2 the CPU is busy processing/using 3 9.1.5 Category: system software/operating system 3 2 Function (ONE): manages hardware/resources; provides a user interface; manages files; manages/runs programs; provides security 3 9.1.6 USB port 3 1 9.2.1 (1) Takes up less space 2 (2) Cheaper than buying separate devices (3) Fewer cables/only one device to connect and maintain (4) Can print, scan, copy (and fax) with one device (5) Uses less electricity than several devices 33 (Any two) 9.2.2 The print queue is the list of documents waiting to be printed 3 2 Reason (ONE): to cancel/pause a print job that was sent by mistake/to fix a paper jam; to change the order of documents 3 9.2.3 A document is scanned and sent directly to an e-mail address as an 1 attachment 3 9.3.1 (1) Fibre 2 (2) ADSL/DSL (3) Mobile/cellular data (LTE/5G router) (4) Satellite (5) Fixed wireless/Wi-Fi from a wireless ISP 33 (Any two) 9.3.2 (1) Tabs 2 (2) Bookmarks/favourites (3) History (4) Back/forward/home/refresh buttons (5) Address bar/search from the address bar (6) Downloads manager 33 (Any two) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Computer Applications Technology/P2 8 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 9.3.3 Downloading: copying/transferring a file from the internet/a server to 2 your computer 3 Uploading: copying/transferring a file from your computer to the internet/a server 3 9.3.4 Use quotation marks for an exact phrase; use more specific 1 keywords; use + or – (AND/NOT); use advanced search/filters 3 9.4.1 (1) The attachment is too large 2 (2) The file type is blocked (e.g. .exe) (3) No internet connection (4) Incorrect e-mail address (5) The mailbox is full/storage limit reached 33 (Any two) 9.4.2 (1) Asks for personal information/passwords/banking details 2 (2) Unknown/suspicious sender address (3) Urgent or threatening language/’too good to be true’ offers (4) Spelling and grammar errors (5) Suspicious links or attachments (6) Generic greeting, e.g. ’Dear customer’ 33 (Any two) 9.4.3 To send a copy of the e-mail to other people who must be informed 3 1 9.5.1 (1) At least 8 characters long 2 (2) Mix of upper-case and lower-case letters (3) Include numbers and special characters (4) Do not use personal information, e.g. name or date of birth (5) Do not use common words/easy-to-guess passwords 33 (Any two) 9.5.2 (1) Log off/sign out when finished 2 (2) Do not save passwords in the browser (3) Use private/incognito browsing (4) Delete downloaded files/clear the history (5) Make sure no one is watching when you type your password (6) Do not do online banking on a public computer 33 (Any two) 9.5.3 (1) Adjustable chair height 2 (2) Back support (lumbar support) (3) Desk at the correct height (4) Space for the feet/footrest (5) Enough space for keyboard and mouse at the same level (6) Armrests 33 (Any two) 9.6.1 Pie chart 3 1 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Computer Applications Technology/P2 9 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 9.6.2 (1) Do not put too much text on a slide/use keywords 2 (2) Use a large, readable font (3) Use contrasting colours for text and background (4) Use a consistent design/theme (5) Use relevant images/charts (6) Do not overuse animations/sounds 33 (Any two) [35] TOTAL SECTION C: 35 GRAND TOTAL: 120 Copyright reserved