This is the Grade 12 Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Paper 2 written in the November 2021 exams (Term 4), set by the national DBE (NSC) exams. The paper counts 150 marks and learners had 3 hours to finish it. It has 10 questions covering integrated scenario, systems technologies, internet and network technologies, solution development, multiple-choice questions, matching items, information management, social implications and true/false items. Below you can download the question paper (Afrikaans), question paper (English), memo (Afrikaans) and memo (English) as free PDFs, then mark your answers with the memo.
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Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Paper 2 Question Paper (Afrikaans)
Download the cat grade 12 nov 2021 p2 question paper PDF in Afrikaans, set nationally by the DBE (NSC). A real November exam paper to practise with before your own tests.
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Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Paper 2 Question Paper (English)
Free PDF of the Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Grade 12 November exam 2021 Paper 2 question paper set nationally by the DBE (NSC) in English. It tests Term 4 work. Learners looking for the cat grade 12 nov 2021 p2 paper can download it here.
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Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Paper 2 Memo (Afrikaans)
Download the cat grade 12 nov 2021 p2 memo PDF in Afrikaans. It gives the model answers and mark allocation for the November exam in Term 4 set nationally by the DBE (NSC).
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Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Paper 2 Memo (English)
Official memorandum (marking guideline) for Grade 12 Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Paper 2 Nov 2021, Term 4 set nationally by the DBE (NSC). Free PDF download in English to check your work after writing the paper.
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What is in this paper
10 questions, 150 marks in total. Marks per question are taken from the paper itself.
- Q1 Multiple-Choice Questions Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the 10 marks
- Q2 Matching Items Choose a term/concept from COLUMN B that matches the description in COLUMN A. 10 marks
- Q3 True/False Items Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write 'true' or 'false' 5 marks
- Q4 Systems Technologies 4.1 What is the purpose of a product key when installing software? 25 marks
- Q5 Internet And Network Technologies 5.1 Give TWO advantages of grid computing. 15 marks
- Q6 Information Management 6.1 Explain why it is important to use current information for research purposes 10 marks
- Q7 Social Implications 7.1 Give the term for a type of malware designed to encrypt or block access to 10 marks
- Q8 Solution Development 8.1 Give TWO reasons why you would use the hyphenation feature in a word 15 marks
- Q9 Integrated Scenario Your school has offered to take a leading role in using ICTs to assist learners to 25 marks
- Q10 Integrated Scenario The school principal asks you to do research and suggest ways to reduce the impact of 25 marks
Marks per topic
- Integrated Scenario50 marks
- Systems Technologies25 marks
- Internet And Network Technologies15 marks
- Solution Development15 marks
- Multiple-Choice Questions10 marks
- Matching Items10 marks
- Information Management10 marks
- Social Implications10 marks
- True/False Items5 marks
Instructions to candidates
- This question paper consists of: SECTION A (25) SECTION B (75) SECTION C (50)
- Answer ALL the questions.
- Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
- Start EACH question on a NEW page.
- Do NOT write in the right-hand margin of the ANSWER BOOK.
- Leave an open line after EACH subquestion.
- Generally, one mark is allocated per fact; therefore, a 2-mark question would require TWO facts, etc.
- Read the questions carefully. DO NOT give more answers than the question requires as it will NOT be marked.
- All answers MUST be related to Computer Applications Technology.
- Unless otherwise specified, answers such as 'cheaper', 'slower'/'faster', etc. will NOT be accepted.
- Do NOT use brand names in your answers, unless specifically required.
- Write neatly and legibly. Computer Applications Technology/P2 3 DBE/November 2021 NSC SECTION A
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Questions about this paper
How many marks is the CAT Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Paper 2?
The paper is out of 150 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.
Is there a memo for the CAT Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Paper 2?
Yes. The marking memo is on this page as a free PDF download, next to the question paper.
Which topics carry the most marks in this paper?
Integrated scenario (50 marks), systems technologies (25 marks) and internet and network technologies (15 marks).