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Grade 10 Systems Technologies: Hardware

Computer Applications Technology practice questions and a worked example

Grade 10 CAT hardware questions test whether you can name and explain a computer's input, output, storage and processing components, not just recite a components list. Practice questions here work from real past-paper items -- identifying peripherals, spotting the odd one out in a group of devices, and interpreting a computer advert's stated specifications (processor speed, RAM, drive size, monitor resolution).

Worked example

3.5 Your dad wants to buy a new smartphone. He notes that one of the advertised specifications is ‘full QWERTY’. Clearly explain the meaning of this specification.

Answer & explanation

It refers to the keyboard. It indicates a ‘full’ keyboard – one with a separate key for every letter.
A 'full QWERTY' specification on a smartphone means that the device has a keyboard layout similar to a traditional computer keyboard. The term 'QWERTY' comes from the first six letters on the top row of most keyboards. A 'full' QWERTY keyboard means each letter has its own key, unlike some mobile keyboards where multiple letters share a key. This makes typing easier and faster, similar to using a standard computer keyboard.

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1.1 Which one of the following is NOT an example of hardware? A. Printer B. Wireless mouse C. Search engine D. CPU
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    7.1 Your father’s firm is considering installing biometric security. Explain what biometric security means, and support your answer with a suitable example.
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    7.2 Your father wants to purchase a printer for home use and has been looking at multi-function printers. 7.2.1 Give TWO functions of multi-function printers besides printing.
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    7.2.2 Give TWO advantages of multi-function printers, other than the fact that they offer more than one function.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing a peripheral (printer, scanner, external drive) with an internal component (motherboard, RAM module) -- a peripheral is connected to, not built into, the system unit. Learners also often give a brand name (e.g. 'Bluetooth speaker') instead of the general device category a question is actually asking for.

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Aligned to CAPS Grade 10 Computer Applications Technology — Systems Technologies: Hardware. Curriculum source: CAPS for the FET Phase, Department of Basic Education.

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