Your parents eventually decided to get your Internet access…

Your parents eventually decided to get your Internet access at home.   5.1 Fixed Internet access connections include options such as ADSL. Mention two limitations. (2) 5.2 You will now be able to use social networking sites at your house.   5.2.1 Name two advantages AND two disadvantages of social networking websites. (4) 5.2.2 Mention one good practice that you can apply when using social networking sites. (1) 5.3.1 Explain what VoIP is. (1) 5.3.2 Name one software used to communicate using VoIP. (1)

5.4 Your younger sister has joined Facebook.   5.4.1…

5.4 Your younger sister has joined Facebook.   5.4.1 What are some of the dangers she might be exposed to by using a social networking site? (1) 5.4.2 Give her two guidelines to help her protect herself while using a site such as Facebook. (2) 5.5 Explain why anti-virus software should be updated regularly. (1)

Your teacher got an example of an exam from the department,…

Your teacher got an example of an exam from the department, but can’t open it. Someone said the programs were not compatible.   3.1 What do we mean when we say that programs are incompatible with each other? (2) 3.2 The IT teacher said that just about all software has bugs in it. Briefly explain what a software bug is. (1) 3.3 Give two reasons why people would want to update their software. (2) 3.4 Your teacher wants to start a blog to give all Grade 11 learners tips for the examinations.   3.4.1 Briefly explain what a blog is. (1) 3.4.2 Mention two good practices when blogging to your teacher. (2) 3.4.3 Mention two advantages AND two disadvantages of a blog. (4)

  INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This paper consist…

  INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This paper consists of: SECTION A (15 marks) SECTION B (35 marks) 2. Ensure that you answer ALL questions. 3. Read each question carefully. Take marks indicated into consideration. In general, a mark is allocated per fact. A 2-mark question would therefor require TWO facts. 4. Number the questions correct according to the numbering used system in this question paper.

Your teacher’s computer at school has broken. She received a…

Your teacher’s computer at school has broken. She received a new computer from the department, but had to reload all the programs.   4.1 Mention two ways how software can be installed. (2) 4.2 Hardware errors are often caused by people using hardware incorrectly. Name two examples of this. (2) 4.3 Why do you need to keep in mind the software you are planning to use when buying a new computer? (1) 4.4 Give two examples of hardware requirements that a computer needs to meet to run a particular program. (2) 4.5 Hardware failure is a sad reality of computing. List three precautions that can help prevent hardware failure. (3)