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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2021
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY P2
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
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Information Technology Grade 12 P2 Eastern Cape Mock 2021 QP
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- Question 1.1Systems Technologies10 marks
- Question 1.2Solution Development and Software Engineering5 marks
- Question 2Systems Technologies25 marks
- Question 3Systems Technologies22 marks
- Question 4Database Design and SQL24 marks
- Question 5Solution Development and Software Engineering25 marks
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2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2021)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This paper consists of SIX sections:
SECTION A: Short questions (15)
SECTION B: System Technologies (25)
SECTION C: Communication and Network Technologies (22)
SECTION D: Data and Information Management (24)
SECTION E: Solution Development (25)
SECTION F: Integrated Scenario (39)
2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
3. Answer ALL the questions.
4. The mark allocation generally gives an indication of the number of facts/reasons
required.
5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
6. Write neatly and legibly.
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SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
1.1 Give the correct computer term for each of the following descriptions. Write
only the term next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.10) in the ANSWER
BOOK.
1.1.1 The grouping of attributes and behaviour of an object in one entity (1)
1.1.2 A group of related fields about an item or person that is captured in
a table (1)
1.1.3 The time taken for a disk drive to locate the area on the disk where
the data to read, is stored (1)
1.1.4 Initiatives to design, use and dispose of technology in an
environmentally or eco-friendly way (1)
1.1.5 … is an artificial environment that is created with software (1)
1.1.6 Is a company or organisation that provides you with either a wired or
wireless connection to the internet (1)
1.1.7 … is anything electronic or related to electronics that is thrown away (1)
1.1.8 Refers to applications that are hosted in the cloud and that users pay
a monthly subscription to access (1)
1.1.9 A type of reasoning that works with probabilities in order to arrive at
a decision (1)
1.1.10 Refers to a device that makes communication between networks
over the internet possible by directing data to its correct destination (1)
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1.2 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only letter (A–D) next to the question numbers
(1.2.1–1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.2.6 D.
1.2.1 The process of developing an impressive software/application in a
relatively short period of time is called …
A object based programming.
B rapid application development (RAD).
C extensive programming.
D object-oriented application. (1)
1.2.2 CSV means …
A Comma Separated Values.
B Comma Solution Values.
C Cine Solution Valves.
D Comma Sifting Values. (1)
1.2.3 A single processor that splits its time between different processes is
called …
A multiprocessing.
B online processing.
C multitasking.
D multithreading. (1)
1.2.4 WAP means …
A Wired Access Point.
B Wireless Access Print.
C Wireless Access Point/Protocol.
D Wireless Arm Point. (1)
1.2.5 What will the value of iAnswer be when the following statement is
executed?
iAnswer : = 20 DIV (10 – 20 DIV 3);
A 6
B 5
C 4
D 3 (1)
TOTAL SECTION A: 15
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SECTION B: SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
QUESTION 2
Since the dawn of the computing age, people have wondered if a computer would
ever be capable of thought. As computer processors and software become more
powerful, the question is debated more hotly. People that believe computers can think
argue that, if a person had a conversation with a computer and was convinced that
the computer was really a human, then the computer is intelligent.
2.1 Gone are the days where you had to e-mail yourself so that you could work at
home. Gone is the hassle of copying files to and from USB flash drives.
2.1.1 Briefly explain the concept cloud application. (1)
2.1.2 List TWO well-known examples of cloud applications. (2)
2.1.3 Explain what does it mean if a cloud application has a local front end. (1)
2.1.4 Name any TWO examples of cloud office software. (2)
2.1.5 Cloud computing offers several important benefits to users. List any
TWO benefits. (2)
2.1.6 Write SLA in full. (1)
2.2 There are various scientific and mass events world-wide, as well as
specialised training to promote augmented reality technologies.
2.2.1 Briefly explain the purpose of augmented reality technology. (1)
2.2.2 List any TWO uses of augmented reality. (2)
2.2.3 Name TWO advantages of augmented reality. (2)
2.2.4 List any TWO hardware requirements for augmented reality. (2)
2.3 Differentiate between archiving and backup. (2)
2.4 Virtualisation is a wonderful invention in technology.
2.4.1 Briefly explain the concept virtualisation. (1)
2.4.2 List TWO uses of virtualisation. (2)
2.4.3 List TWO benefits of virtualisation. (2)
2.5 Errors and corrupted computer files are hard to detect. It can cause everything
from videos not loading, applications crashing or even your operating system
not opening. List any TWO utilities that can be used to identify corrupt files. (2)
TOTAL SECTION B: 25
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SECTION C: COMMUNICATION AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES
QUESTION 3
Networks help to make life much easier, more enjoyable, makes people more
productive, saves time and money, increases social opportunities and can improve
knowledge.
3.1 Networks are incredibly powerful tools that most modern people and
businesses depend on daily.
3.1.1 Name THREE essential equipment that you need to setup a basic
network. (3)
3.1.2 Write the word WWW in full. (1)
3.2 Files can be shared on the internet simply by making them downloadable from
the website. The problem with this is that all the traffic for a file shared this way
has to be managed by a single webserver. The server can become slow and
unresponsive if too many people are trying to access the file.
3.2.1 Briefly explain the concept BitTorrent. (1)
3.2.2 Name THREE benefits of BitTorrent. (3)
3.2.3 List THREE risks related to BitTorrent. (3)
3.3 Remote access is the buzzword used by ICT gurus/specialists nowadays.
3.3.1 Briefly explain what remote access is. (1)
3.3.2 List THREE tasks that you can perform using remote access. (3)
3.3.3 List and briefly explain TWO groups of remote access technology. (4)
3.4 On computers, firewalls prevent malicious users and viruses from sending data
to and receiving data from your computer. List TWO general types of firewalls. (2)
3.5 Briefly explain the concept network topology. (1)
TOTAL SECTION C: 22
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SECTION D: DATA AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
QUESTION 4
The amount of data and information about individuals that is stored anywhere on the
internet increases every day. Photos, financial records, employment history,
personal relationship details and purchases are just few of the types of data and
information available to others for free or a fee.
4.1 Name TWO characteristics that determine the quality of data. (2)
4.2 Databases need to be protected from several different threats, including
incorrect data entry, data corruption, data loss, accidental data deletion,
purposeful data deletion and unauthorised access.
4.2.1 Explain what data verification is. (1)
4.2.2 List and explain TWO main ways of data verification. (2)
4.2.3 List TWO tasks performed by an audit trail. (2)
4.3 Managing a company’s database requires a great deal of coordination. List
TWO roles/responsibilities of a DBA. (2)
4.4 Keys are used to establish and identify relationships between tables.
4.4.1 List FOUR types of key fields that can be used when designing a
database. (4)
4.4.2 Give another name for attribute in databases. (1)
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4.5 Organised data is the key to effective database design and the normalisation
process helps structure data and eliminate redundancy.
tblCustomer tblOrders
CustNo OrderNo
CustTitle CustNo
CustName OrderDate
CustSurname ProcessedBy
CustSAID IsDeveloped
CustPoints
CustCell tblPrint
PrintNo
OrderFormNo
PicQuality
PicSize
PicFileName
PicFileSize
4.5.1 In the tblOrders table, the IsDeveloped field is used to identify whether
the picture is created or not. Name the data type that can be assigned
to the field isDeveloped. (1)
4.5.2 Redraw the tables in your ANSWER BOOK and answer the following
questions.
(a) Identify the primary key and foreign key in each table. Write PK
for the primary key and FK for the foreign key next to the
appropriate field. (5)
(b) Map an ERD (entity relationship diagram) by using the
appropriate ERD symbol. (4)
TOTAL SECTION D: 24
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SECTION E: SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT
QUESTION 5
A common problem-solving method among programmers is to break a large problem
into a series of smaller problems and then to solve each of the smaller problems.
5.1 Programming mistakes crop up quite often, we must learn how to fix them
early.
5.1.1 Briefly explain the concept debugging. (1)
5.1.2 The process of writing a code to handle errors in a program is known
as … (1)
5.1.3 Name the statement/clause used to handle errors in a program. (1)
5.1.4 What is another name of an error in programming except the word
bug? (1)
5.2 UML is a powerful and complex modelling tool used to plan and design
classes and objects. The class diagram is divided into THREE sections.
5.2.1 List the name of each section. (3)
5.2.2 Explain the purpose of ToString in classes and objects. (1)
5.2.3 Write UML in full. (1)
5.2.4 Give another name for the following keywords/names in classes and
objects.
(a) Accessor (1)
(b) Mutator (1)
(c) Auxiliary (1)
5.3 Write down the result of each of the following functions:
sString = ‘Living in a Digital World’;
5.3.1 iPos := Pos(‘a’, sString); (1)
5.3.2 iL := Length(sString); (1)
5.3.3 sWord := Copy(sString, 13,13); (1)
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5.4 Study the following code which was written to calculate the Total Amount Due
after doing some grocery shopping.
Var
Num : Integer;
Price, Cost, Total : real;
Item : string
begin
1. Total := 0;
2. Item := ‘Baked beans’;
3. Num := 3;
4. Price := 3.29;
5. Cost := Num * Price;
6. Total := Total + Cost;
7. Item := ‘Kewl Drink’;
8. Num := 5;
9. Price := 1.95;
10. Cost := Num * Price;
11. Total := Cost;
12. redOut.Lines.Add(‘Total amount to pay: R’);
13. redOut.Lines.Add(IntToStr(Total));
end;
5.4.1 Copy the trace table provided below into your ANSWER BOOK and
complete to determine output.
Line Item Num Price Cost Total redOut
No
1
2
3
(14 ÷ 2) (7)
5.4.2 The program has a programming error. Name the type of an error you
have located/identified. (1)
5.4.3 Correct the TWO program segments that have errors. (2)
TOTAL SECTION E: 25
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SECTION F: INTEGRATED SCENARIO
QUESTION 6
ICT has revolutionised the way in which people use media to communicate socially.
ICT has changed the workplace in terms of employment practices and the physical
nature of the space.
6.1 It is not only important to keep informed about the developments and trends
in IT, but also keep software updated.
6.1.1 List THREE reasons of updating the software. (3)
6.1.2 Distinguish between a patch and a service pack. (2)
6.2 Computer criminals are ordinary people spending long hours doing tiresome
work – often for little reward. They are very scary. Some computer criminals
work in cyberspace, so for the average person, they are very hard to identify
and seem like an invisible force of evil.
6.2.1 Explain the concept computer criminal. (1)
6.2.2 List any THREE common computer-related types of theft. (3)
6.2.3 Differentiate between backdoor and piggybacking. (2)
6.2.4 List any THREE measures/safeguards against computer crimes,
threats and criminals. (3)
6.2.5 Name and briefly explain TWO types of hackers. (4)
6.2.6 Name the attack that makes a website unavailable by using
thousands or even millions of computers to request data from the
site at the same time. (1)
6.3 The speed and accuracy of computers, their ability to analyse vast quantities
of data quickly and to transform, present and communicate data in a variety
of formats locally and globally are their main strengths.
6.3.1 Briefly explain the concept globalisation. (1)
6.3.2 List TWO technologies which have made globalisation possible. (2)
6.3.3 List any THREE advantages of global communication. (3)
6.4 Online applications are evaluated on the way they look and feel, so website
creators spend a lot of time formatting their output.
6.4.1 Explain what a data cap is. (1)
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6.4.2 Name and explain the purpose of the icon below.
(2)
6.4.3 Write CSS in full. (1)
6.4.4 Java script programming instructions can either be stored as
separate text files with a filename extension …. (1)
6.5 Expert systems are no longer called expert systems but are known as … (1)
6.6 Explain the function of disk clean-up. (1)
6.7 To keep pace with the mass adoption of smart home devices and drive
business growth without service interruptions, you need the self-improving
IoT technology already used by over 500 million to secure their home
networks, clouds and endpoints.
6.7.1 Write IoT in full. (1)
6.7.2 Briefly explain the concept IoT. (1)
6.7.3 List TWO technological trends that has made/enabled the IoT
possible. (2)
6.8 Social networks grow more powerful with the increase in interactions among
people on social platforms. Briefly explain the concept memes. (1)
6.9 Computers need sufficient unused space on the hard drive in order to
function smoothly. List TWO things that you need to do to free up space on
a drive. (2)
TOTAL SECTION F: 39
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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