ACUDEO COLLEGE PROTEA GLEN
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 10
Term 1 Theory Test
MEMORANDUM
Examiner : Mr. TJ Mokate Date : 06 March 2024
Moderator : B.R Tseeke
Mark : 50
Duration : 1 hour
Diagnostic Tool
Section SECTION A SECTION B
Question Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6
Mark 5 5 10 18 7 10
Learner Mark
Total Per Section 20 45
Question 1 – Multiple choice [10]
Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the most appropriate
answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.1–1.10), for example 1.11 D
1.1. A
1.2. C
1.3. C
1.4. D
1.5. D
Question 2 – Modified true and false [5]
The following statements (2.1 – 2.5) are either true or false.
State whether each statement is True or False.
2.1 Without drivers, the hardware that you connect to your computer—for example, a video card or a
printer—will not work properly. TRUE (1)
2.2 ROM is a type of computer storage containing non-volatile, permanent data that, normally, can
only be read, not written to. TRUE (1)
2.3 A file extension is a three or four-letter identifier found at the end of a file name. TRUE (1)
2.4 A touch screen serves both as input and output device. TRUE (1)
2.5 A 3 TB hard drive can store about 500 GB. TRUE (1)
Question 3 – cross matching [10]
Which of the options in Column B matches those that are found in Column A?
Column A Column B
Problem or situation Task or action
K Booting
3.1 Starting a PC and loading the operating system.
L Microsoft Word document
3.2 .doc
3.3 .zip C Compress files
3.4 A contract between the manufacturer and the user on the A License Agreement
user’s rights to use the software.
3.5 A collection of raw or unprocessed facts that have no
meaning on their own H Data
3.6 Input, processing, output, storage and communication. M Information Processing
I open an application using a desktop icon like this using my Cycle
3.7 J Double-click the left mouse
mouse.
button
3.8 D Dedicated
A microwave oven is an example of this type of computer.
3.9 I move an icon from one side of the desktop to another like B Click and hold the left
this using my mouse.
mouse button while
moving the mouse
3.10 Memory that loses its contents when it has no power.
E Volatile memory
Section B – Long question Total [45]
Question 4 – Systems Technologies [18]
4.1 Define the following terms:
4.1.1 Keyboard Mouse or touch screen (any 2)
4.1.2 Device A is a printer, which is an output device, device B is a screen/monitor, it displays
video and text so that a user can interact with the computer.
4.2 Saving paper - notices can be sent to parents using email/WhatsApp; reports can be sent
electronically etc.
Increased communication speed with reduced costs -email/WhatsApp is much faster than
posting letters; cheaper to use bulk SMS rather than posting letters.
Efficiency - important documents can be stored electronically; marks can be captured on a
database; parent records can be stored electronically and be easily retrieved.
Accuracy - word processors have built-in spell checkers so communications with parents
are free of errors; budgets and expenditure can be done using a spreadsheet rather than
doing manual calculations.
(Any TWO) (2)
4.3.
4.3.1 An embedded device is a computing device/system that usually has a single purpose.
4.3.2 Any one of: Engine management; Air bag control system; ABS braking system etc.
4.4.1. Processing
4.4.2. Storage: The picture shows a storage device. The arrows show that data is moving to and
from the device.
4.5.1. Graphical user interface
4.5.2. Icons are used to access applications, folders or files without having to go through the Start
Menu
4.5.3. The icon is a shortcut
4.6. The recycle bin
Question 5 – System Technologies [17]
Use the image below to guide learners about having good posture when using a computer.
CORRECT SITTING POSTURE
5.1.
Place the monitor at eye level
Tilt the screen at an angle to avoid
Take regular breaks by getting up or looking into the distance
Don’t sit with the monitor facing a window or light source. (4)
5.2.1. File Paths
A. Documents
B. Grade 10 Small and light-weight
C. Grade 10 PAT (3)
5.2.2. Two people have folders (1)
Question 6 – Social Implications [10]
6.1 ICT enables economic growth by broadening the reach of technologies such as high-speed internet,
efficiency, accuracy, reliability (Any TWO) (2)
6.2 Green computing refers to the use of computing devices in a way that will not be harmful to the
environment.
6.2.1 The toxic materials from electronic devices are released into bodies of water, groundwater, soil
and air, affecting both land and sea animals. (Any ONE) (1)
6.2.2 Double-sided Printing AND reducing font size (Any TWO) (2)
6.3 Biometric scanning is becoming more commonly used.
6.3.1 A person's unique physical characteristic (1)
6.3.2 They are very convenient since there is no need to remember or carry anything and they are
highly fraud resistant(Accept any valid response) (2)
6.4 Identity theft (1)
6.5 Adjusting your screen position or adjust your screen settings to activate filters (1)
GRAND TOTAL = 55
