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Grade 12 Social Implications (IEB)

Computer Applications Technology practice questions and a worked example

These Grade 12 CAT social-implications questions are from an IEB exam: the digital divide, identity theft and social engineering, digital signatures and firewalls, open-source software and licence agreements, using email lists and social media responsibly, and ergonomics. The practice questions here come from the IEB November 2019 CAT Paper I (theory).

Worked example

4.2.1 Give ONE example to explain how digital communication can save a company money.

Answer & explanation

Any ONE with an explanation: no travel costs (meetings via VOIP); lower marketing costs (no printing needed); instant communication via email instead of posted letters; solving business problems via grid computing; remote client support via IT support systems.
Digital communication can save a company money in several ways. For example, using email for communication instead of sending letters through the post eliminates postage costs and reduces the need for paper and printing. This not only saves money on materials but also speeds up communication, allowing for quicker decision-making and responses. Another example is using VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) for meetings, which removes the need for travel expenses, such as flights and accommodation, when meeting with clients or colleagues in different locations. These methods show how digital communication can effectively reduce operational costs.

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4.2.2 Give the term that refers to the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology, and those that do not have access or have restricted access.

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