INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Dear Grade 12 IT learner Solution Development
ÀÀ Design of classes and their presentation in the form of class
What you have learnt over the three years in IT will give you the diagrams
edge in this information driven age we live in. ÀÀ Appropriate assigning of data types
ÀÀ Providing an algorithmic solution to a problem
Subject Requirements ÀÀ Testing and tracing an algorithm
ÀÀ Computer
ÀÀ Application of the principles of human computer interaction
ÀÀ Programming and Office software
to design functional user interfaces
ÀÀ Textbooks – for IT theory and programming
Assessment
Content Checklist ÀÀ You have 50% of the total for this subject in your hands
Below is a checklist you should use to ensure that you have before you enter the examination room in October through
covered the Grade 12 IT content in full. School-based assessment (25%) and the PAT (25%). This
Practical Examination (Paper 1) 150 marks includes:
ÀÀ This is a practically oriented paper covering questions on ÀÀ Term 1: 1 Theory test 50 marks
solution development 1 Alternative task 50 marks
ÀÀ It will assess the practical skills of the programming ÀÀ Term 2: 1 Practical test 50 marks
language and includes interaction with a database ÀÀ Term 3:
ÀÀ The paper will cover the broad topics of Trial examinations: 1 Practical examination 150 marks
• Basic programming skills 1 Theory examination 150 marks
ÀÀ PAT: January to August, 150 marks
• Integrated data-aware and SQL solutions
divided into 3 phases:
• OOP-based programming
• Phase 1: Planning and designing
• General and advanced problem solving
• Phase 2: Implementation (coding)
ÀÀ All GUIs will be provided
• General: Whole PAT evaluation
Theory Examination (Paper 2) 150 marks Tips for Success
System Technologies (Hardware and Software) ÀÀ At the heart of the theory paper is the major topic “System
ÀÀ Factors affecting overall performance of computer systems Technologies”. Know this section extremely well.
ÀÀ How the CPU functions in terms of the machine cycle ÀÀ The work you put into Phase 2 of the PAT will add value
ÀÀ The motherboard and its components and focussing on how to your preparation for the theory question on “Solution
data flows between these components Development”.
ÀÀ The concept of modular design in terms of expansion cards ÀÀ The skill of building on given/existing code.
and memory modules
ÀÀ Different types of memory and how memory is managed. Work through past examination papers.
Terms including virtual memory, thrashing, buffering, ÀÀ At the heart of the theory paper is the major topic “System
spooling and caching Technologies”. Know this section extremely well.
ÀÀ Operating systems. Processing techniques, multi-tasking, ÀÀ The work you put into Phase 2 of the PAT will add value
multi-threading and multi-processing. to your preparation for the theory question on “Solution
ÀÀ Mobile computers like smartphones, tablets etc. Development”.
ÀÀ The skill of building on given/existing code will be very
Communication Technologies and Network important for the Practical Exam.
Technologies
ÀÀ The different forms of electronic communication and their Work through past examination papers
implications. How to protect information: techniques such ÀÀ Examination papers and suggested answers of previous
as encryption, passwords, user access rights and privileges, years are available on: ePortal
digital signatures and certificates, security protocols such
as SSL.
ÀÀ The role of Internet services and supporting technologies,
including cloud computing.
ÀÀ Networks: types of network, their structure, security and
communication between components in terms of switching
techniques and protocols.
Data and Information Management
ÀÀ Representation and classification of data and information
ÀÀ Database design for use in information-driven ICT systems
ÀÀ DBMS software and its purpose.
Social Implications
ÀÀ Effects of the use of computers.
ÀÀ Ethical issues relating to the use of computers, intellectual Work through past
property rights, availability of information, information examination papers
overload, capabilities and limitations of ICTs, computers
providing solutions to issues of national and international https://wcedeportal.co.za/
importance, consequences of search engines and how ICTs pastpapers/2019
impact on careers.
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