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Gr 10 Term 3 Theory
Multiple Choice Questions

GHz is the unit in which the speed of a processor is measured

In the context of networking, the letters in the abbreviation ‘IP’ stand for Internet Protocol
The specification 1920 x 1080 apply to a Monitor
=COUNT(A1:A5) + COUNTA(A1:A5) will always return the answer 5
4096 MB is a big file

The view in Windows/File Explorer of the files in the screenshot displayed is Detail View

The most likely email address for someone who works at a non-profit organisation called
Greenbelt in Australia would be [email protected]

Add more DIMMs be a hardware upgrade one could make to improve the performance
(‘speed’) of a computer
A joystick is both an input device and an output device

Center, Right and Decimal is an example of a type of tab stop in Word

The short cut <Ctrl><V> will paste the selected object from the Windows clipboard
Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin is examples of social media sites
D:\2019\Documents\Private is an example of a(n) path

If a specific print task no longer displays in the printer queue it means that the printing is
complete
An Excel functions =COUNTIF(D1:D10,””) will always give the same result as
=COUNTBLANK(D1:D10)

https://uboa.us.com is an example of a secure website

Hard space ensures that two words in a Word document are not separated over two lines

True Items
A content aggregator is a website or application that gathers different web content (e.g. news and
weather) from many different online sources.

Laser printers use toner instead of ink.

ADSL is a permanent digital connection to the internet using a telephone line.
Ctrl+A is the shortcut key to select the entire contents of a Word document.

Addresses in the Bcc: field of an email will NOT be visible to other recipients of the email.

In Excel, the NOW function returns the current date and time

The MAX/LARGE Excel function can be used to find the slowest time recorded in a sprint race.

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Pharming refers to a situation where a user is redirected to another (fake) website even if they type in the
correct address for the official website.
Quarantine is the area on a disk where a virus is placed to avoid further ‘problems’.
A cracker is someone who breaks into computer systems to perform a crime.
A page break will automatically shift existing text immediately after the break to the top of a new page
Three of the four main steps in the information processing cycle are: Input, Output and Storage. The
other ‘missing’ step is processing.

Matching Items
HDMI A port that can be used to connect a data projector to a computer
Merge A command used in Excel to ‘join’ two or more cells into one larger cell
URL A term used to describe a ‘web address’
BCC An email field where you would add an address so other users do not see you have
copied this recipient in on the email
Dongle A device that plugs into a USB port to provide internet access
HTML A language used to create web pages
PNG A type of graphics file format
ROM A type of memory that contains the instructions to boot a computer and load the
operating system
Spinner A Windows control that can be used to change a value by clicking on an ‘up’ or a
‘down’ arrow
IP A numerical address such as 26.58.194.163 that links to a website
UTP A type of cabling commonly used in a LAN
VOD A technology that allows you to choose your preferred TV programmes online from a
storage archive
Linux An example of open source software
LTE The successor (‘follow-up’) to 3G communication technology
TB The unit in which the typical capacity of a modern hard drive is measured
RFID Tags that use small wireless devices to store and transmit data
POS A system that uses barcodes and scanning at till (pay) points in shops
iOS An example of software that is the first set of programs that loads when we boot a
computer
ZIP File extension of a file that has been compressed to save space
Blog A type of website that reads like a journal with the most recent entry at the top
EULA A legal agreement that describes what you may and may not do with software
OSS Software that allows programmers access to the source code in order to make
changes or to fix any bugs in the software
URL The unique address of a web page, entered in the address bar of a web browser

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System Technologies and Implications

Study the specifications of the computer in the advertisement below and answer the questions that
follow.

 15.6 .... Full HD 3ms Touch Display

 Intel Core i5 up to 3.4 .....
 8 GB RAM
 No optical drives
 1 TB hard drive
 HDMI port
 Fingerprint reader
 Up to 10 hour battery life

Name the unit in which the size of the screen is measured. inches

Name the item that the ‘Intel Core i5’ specification refers to. CPU / Central Processing Unit

Give the unit in which the speed of the item referred to in the above is measured. GHz

This computer has 8 GB RAM and a 1 TB hard drive. Explain the difference between the
functions of RAM and storage.
RAM holds programs and data that are being used/processed (i.e. only while the computer is switched
on)
Storage keeps programs and data permanently (i.e. even when the computer is switched off)

Give ONE example of a storage device that has largely replaced optical media (such as CDs and
DVDs).
• Flash drive
• Portable hard drive
• Memory card

What would one typically connect to an HDMI port?

TV / monitor / display device such as a data projector

Give the name of the type of port, not mentioned in the specifications, that would be used to
connect a scanner or a printer to the computer. USB

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Study the incomplete specifications of a laptop computer below and answer the questions that
follow.

15.6-inch (1920 x 1080)

Intel Celeron 2.4 MHz
8 TB RAM
HDMI
No optical drives
___________ 2.0 MP
Fingerprint scanner
3 x USB

There are TWO mistakes in the specifications above. Write down the necessary corrections.
8 GB RAM, 2.4 GHz

What would the ‘HDMI’ specification allow the user to do? Connect an (external) display
device (e.g. a second monitor / TV)

Can an optical drive be connected to this computer? Motivate your answer. Yes: connect it
to one of the USB ports

Name the component that the ‘2.0 MP’ specification refers to. Webcam / camera

What would the ‘Fingerprint scanner’ on this computer allow the user to do? ‘Unlock’ the
computer / log on to the computer / log on to secure websites (without having to type in a
password/PIN) / use biometric security

Which important hardware item, normally included in computer advertisements, is missing

from the specifications above? Hard drive / Solid State Drive (SSD) / storage device

Give ONE thing you can do with open source software that you can not do (or are not allowed to
do) with proprietary software.

• Use the software for free

• Distribute the software / share it with others
• View / modify the source code

Name the sensor in a mobile device that can be used to sense changes in the orientation of the
screen. Accelerometer

A specialized compression utility was used to compress a file.

Give ONE way in which you can tell the compressed file apart from the original file in Windows
/File Explorer, besides the fact that the files will have different icons.
• Compressed version has a smaller file size
• Compressed version has a different file extension (e.g. ZIP, RAR, TAR)
Give ONE example of a specialized compression utility. WinZip, WinRAR

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A file can be opened in the correct app in Windows/File Explorer just by double-clicking
on the file. Explain how the computer automatically ‘knows’ which app to use when
opening the file. The computer / OS looks at the file extension (each file extension is associated
with a specific app)

Consider the path of the ‘Program Files’ folder below and answer the questions that
follow.
C:\Program Files

On which type of storage is this folder? Hard drive / HDD / Solid State Drive (SSD) (all
internal)

Explain why the files stored in this folder do not need to be backed up. Program files and
software can be re-installed if necessary / No data files are (should be) stored in this folder

Consider the specifications of a computer monitor below and answer the questions that
follow.
• Full HD 1080
• AMD FreeSynch
• Widescreen (16:9)
• HDMI
• 6 ms Response Time

What do the letters ‘HD’ in the ‘Full HD 1080’ specification stand for? High Definition

Draw a simple diagram to explain how the size of a computer monitor is measured.

Give ONE type of port that can be used to connect a monitor to a computer, besides the
port mentioned in the specifications above. VGA / DisplayPort / Thunderbolt / USB
It is important to empty the Recycle Bin before you sell your computer.

What is the main benefit of the Recycle Bin? Allows one to recover files that have been deleted

Give TWO reasons why you should empty the Recycle Bin before selling a computer.
To free up disk space and to ensure that sensitive/confidential documents are not available
With more and more devices connected to the internet, sensors are increasingly being
used to gather data.

Describe TWO general advantages of using sensors to gather data.

• Speed / ‘rate’ at which data is gathered
• Accuracy
• Reliability of data gathered
• Automatically gathered without human intervention
• Can be used in remote/hazardous situations
Give ONE example of what an accelerometer on a smartphone can be used for.

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• Detecting the ‘tilt’ or orientation of the screen (landscape/portrait)
• Change in movement/acceleration of smartphone (e.g. in gaming apps)
• Number of steps you take (e.g. in fitness apps)
• Bump detection (e.g. in robotics and safety)
Consider the specifications for a multi-function printer below, and answer the questions
that follow:

• Print, scan, and so much more!

• 27/35 ppm
• 1200 x 4800 dpi
• Scan to PDF
• A3/A5/B4/Legal, etc.
• Minimum installation and operation requirements
• Easy to use full colour touch panel
• Low power consumption
• WiFi
• Onsite warranty

Which one of the specifications promotes ‘green computing’? Low power consumption
What is the general term given for the specification given by the ‘dpi’ rating? Resolution
What does the ‘A3/A5/B4/Legal’ refer to? Paper sizes the printer can use
What is the main reason why PDF documents are created and used (besides the fact that they are
not easily altered)? A PDF document can be opened without having the software originally used to
create the document
Name TWO typical functions of a multi-function printer that are not already included in the
specifications. (Photo) copy, fax, OCR functionality, email
Briefly explain what WiFi is, and state what it allows one to do in this context. WiFi is a wireless
connection technology (can connect wirelessly to a computer/device)
Allows devices without ports to print / allows mobile devices to print / allows one to print without using
cables / allows one to print when not right next to the printer
Biometric flash drives are increasingly being used.
What does the term biometrics refer to? The recognition/use/measurement of unique physical
features, e.g. fingerprints

Explain why biometric security ensures a higher level of security than a password. Biometric
security cannot be written down or shared (as a password can) / Tied to a single person

What would be the advantage of having biometric technology on a flash drive? Biometric
technology would prevent others having access to the data/files on the flash drive
Irrespective of whether you are using iOS, Windows, Linux or Android, they all perform similar
general functions.
What type of system software are all of these examples of? Operating systems
Give TWO functions of this type of software.
• Managing hardware
• Managing software
• Maintaining security (with use of passwords, etc.)
• Providing a user interface

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Network and Internet Technologies

Consider the email message below, which the learner Kirsty sent to her teacher, and answer the
question that follow

To: [email protected]
Cc:
Bcc:
Subject:
Attach: History_Essay (1.2 MB)

Dear Mrs De Wet

We had a long power outage but now everything is fine again.
Please accept my apologies for the lateness of my essay, which was due
yesterday morning.
I have attached the essay, and hope this will be alright with teacher.
Regards,
Kirsty

Suggest a suitable text for the Subject field. History

Give ONE example of a way in which people can communicate with others by using a
network, besides email.

Any ONE example (besides email) of: ✓

• Instant messaging (IM)
• SMS
• Social networking
• VoIP calls / video calls
Give ONE example of a hardware item that can be shared on a network.

• Printer
• Scanner
• (Portable) hard drive
• Photocopier
What is the function of a server in a network?
Servers provide (shared) resources (e.g. files) and services to other computers in the network
Give ONE example of a cloud storage service for storing data files.
• OneDrive
• Google Drive
• Dropbox
Give TWO advantages of storing files in the ‘cloud’ rather than on the local device.

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 • Easy to share files with others (who also have internet access)
• If the device is lost / stolen / damaged, the files will still be accessible
• You can access your files from any computer or device that has an internet connection
• Files can be ‘synced’ to other devices (so that you always have the most up-to-date
version of the file on any device you may be using)
Give ONE general limitation of a PAN (Personal Area Network) over a HAN (Home Area Network).
• Smaller range (only a few metres)
• Slower data transmission
• Not suited for multiple users (home network (HAN) is meant for multiple users and devices – PAN
meant for single user and devices acting as wirelessly connected peripherals to ONE central device)
Networking hotspots are commonly found in homes and public places.
Name the wireless networking technology associated with a hotspot. WiFi

For what reason would one typically set up a personal hotspot (e.g. by using a smartphone
with its data bundle)? To connect another mobile device or computer to the internet
Give ONE example of a web browser.
• (Google) Chrome
• (Mozilla) Firefox
• (Microsoft) Edge
• (Microsoft) Internet Explorer
• (Apple) Safari
Explain why one would typically click on the web browser button (icon) shown below.

To refresh or reload the web page / update the information being displayed to the latest information
Explain what tabbed browsing is, and why this is such a useful feature of a web browser. Having
more than one web page open (at the same time) on separate tabs (of a single web browser) It allows
one to quickly jump between the web pages
Peter wishes to send the file shown below as an email attachment to a friend, but is worried that
the email will take long to send and download.

What can Peter do to reduce the time it will take for the file to send and download as an email
attachment? by using a utility like WinZip to compress the file; by cropping / compressing / removing
graphics in the file; by removing any embedded video / Reduce the file size
Suggest another electronic means by which Peter can share the file with his friend, besides by
using email. Use a cloud service (e.g. Dropbox, Google Drive)

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Give THREE general advantages of networks.
• Flexible access (can log on any computer connected to network)
• Can share hardware (access to remote printers, etc.)
• Can share files between computers
• Centralised data (can access data files from server)
• Can control access to data
• Can maintain data integrity (reduces likelihood of duplicate/outdated files on different computers
• Teacher can teach/demonstrate via computers
• Can update and distribute software (e.g. anti-virus software)
• Data can be backed up centrally
Explain why a network typically makes the backing up of data an easier task. Data is stored
centrally, not on each separate computer
What is the main function of the following hardware devices?
Switch: A switch is used to connect computers/devices in a network
Router: A router allows one or more computers/devices in a network to connect to networks (such as
the internet)
Name the TWO most common types of wired methods to connect to the internet. Fibre and ADSL
Give the three-letter acronym (‘abbreviation’) used to describe a network set up for a small
business that is run from person’s house. HAN or LAN
Most modern browsers allow for tabbed browsing. Explain what tabbed browsing refers to and
give ONE advantage of tabbed browsing.
Tabs allow you to have multiple web pages open (on separate tabs) in a single browser window
Allows you to quickly and easily move between web pages
• Easier to browse within the same window
• Avoids cluttering up the taskbar with multiple instances of the browser program
• Tabbed web browsers often allow users to save their browsing session and return to it later
• Tabbed browsing consumes less resources (e.g. memory)
Why should one be careful when using the ‘Reply to all’ option in an email program? You may not
want to include everyone who received the original email in the reply (to see your reply)
Explain why it is not necessary to have a fax machine to receive a fax, by explaining what you
would need to do to able to receive faxes. You can receive the email on a computer by using a fax-to-
email facility
Explain why a network can still be infected with a virus even if the network does not have an
internet connection. A network can be infected via portable devices (e.g. flash drives) that contain a
vrius
Describe the main function of the WinZip program by referring to a typical situation where it is
used. It is used to reduce the size of files in order to save storage space / when sending files (e.g. via
email)
What is the general function of a content aggregator website? A content aggregator website gathers
content from (a variety of) online sources / websites
Give ONE advantage of a web-based app such as Gmail, over an app stored on a local computer.
• A web-based app such as Gmail can be accessed on any device and from anywhere (as long
as there is internet access)
• Free of charge (but might have to pay for internet access)
• Does not have to be installed locally
• Does not have to be upgraded (always have latest version)
• Software does not take up space on local storage

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Give the main reason why one would choose a 3G internet connection over an ADSL internet
connection, besides cost considerations. In order to have a portable internet connection / not tied to
a fixed line such as ADSL

Social Implications and Information Management

Interviewing people can be a valuable source of information. Give TWO etiquette (‘good
manners’) rules you should follow when conducting an interview, besides making an
appointment with the person.
• Be prepared / know what questions you will ask
• Be polite (thank them for their time, willingness, etc.)
• Ask interviewee if they mind the taking of notes / recording the conversation
• Do not take too long
• Do not ask irrelevant questions
Give ONE reason why one should consider switching off the geotagging function on a mobile
device.
• To extend battery life of device
• To protect your privacy / ensure that your location is not given away (e.g. in metadata of photos)

Describe TWO indications from an email you received that the email is an attempt at phishing.
• Comes from a source you do not normally deal with
• Spelling mistakes
• Lack of personal details (user is not addressed by name)
• Sense of urgency in terms of responding (e.g. what will happen if you don’t respond)
• Requests the user to click on a link,

Describe TWO general ways of reducing the amount of spam you receive, besides using any
additional software.
• Using an ISP that detects and blocks spam
• Use filters of existing email program
• Use anti-spam software built into existing anti-virus software on the computer
• Be careful of who you give your email address to
• Make use of different email addresses (for different accounts/usages)
• Blacklist/block senders of spam
• Never respond to spam
Describe ONE general way of contributing to green computing, that is not directly related to
printers or printing.
• Switch off computers and devices you are not using.
• Rather than throw old or broken hardware away, see if someone else can make use of it.
• Try to repair or upgrade old or broken hardware.

Explain what a site license is and what it allows one to do. It is a software licensing agreement
that allows the software to be installed on all computers within a business/organisation
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It is important that people with disabilities should have the appropriate tools to enable them to
work on a computer.
Give a type of application software that can help a person to use a computer, who cannot use
their hands or arms properly. Voice recognition / dictation software

What physical disability of a user would audio output help to compensate for? A person with poor
vision
Give ONE way, besides positioning the monitor or taking breaks, in which you can try to
prevent your eyes from becoming sore when using a computer.
• Make sure the (ambient) lighting (in the room) is adequate
• Adjust monitor settings (brightness, contrast, blue light settings, etc.)
• Adjust the size / magnification of items on screen (font size)

Explain what a closed question is, in terms of a question in a questionnaire. A question with
only 1 answer / A (finite) list of answers from which the user can choose only 1
Explain why questionnaires are still important as a source of information, even though so
much information is already available on the internet. Questionnaires must be used to obtain
info not readily available on the internet, such as people’s views on a specific matter, or their habits
or behavioural patterns

Consider the bibliography entry below, which appeared at the end of a report, and answer the
questions that follow.

Clark, Arthur. (2017). Top 10 Health Benefits of Cricket. Retrieved 10 22, 2017

What is the purpose or function of a bibliography? To provide a list of the sources used (in a
document / report / presentation, etc.)
The entry above is intended to refer to a website.
Name the bibliography element that is normally included in a reference to a website, but that is
missing from the entry above. URL / website address
Give ONE type of theft that a person can commit by using ICT.
Identity theft
Theft of data / bandwidth
Theft of computer time
Piracy (illegal copying and distribution of software / CDs / DVDs)
Extortion (ransomware)
General fraud

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Examine the extract of a spreadsheet below, which was used to capture the responses in a
questionnaire on people’s lifestyles, and answer the questions that follow.

Give ONE means by which the data in the spreadsheet can be processed or analysed to obtain
information, besides by means of functions or formulas.
• Sorting
• Charts
• Conditional formatting
• Pivot table

Give ONE example of information that can be obtained by processing (by any means) the data
shown above.
The number of respondents; the average age of the respondents; the number of respondents under the
age of 20 that participated in the survey

A principal wants to see if the Grade 9 subject choice for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
in Grade 10 is influenced by the teachers who taught the learners Mathematics in Grade 9.
What data would need to be obtained and captured (e.g. in a spreadsheet) to enable the principal
to get this information? A list of the teachers who taught the learners Mathematics in Grade 9 and the
subject choices (Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy) of their learners

Why would it be necessary not to look at just ‘numbers’ or ’totals’ but rather at percentages, to
analyse the data? Numbers/totals (on their own) provide no direct way of comparison Percentages
allow one to compare with each other two (or more) sets of numbers (irrespective of the actual
numbers/totals in each group)

Give TWO reasons why we still use surveys to gather data, when there is already so much data
available on the internet.
• Surveys can assess people’s opinions/feelings not found on the internet.
• Surveys can be used to target a specific group of people (e.g. your school community).
• Data on the internet might be outdated.
• You might want to gather data from a different target group.
• Data from surveys found on the internet might be unsuitable, because it was obtained in a totally
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 different environment/grouping

Explain what a wiki is. A wiki is a website developed collaboratively (jointly) by a community of users
(members of the public)

The following question was asked in a survey:

What cellphone brand (not model) do you use?

These were some of the 275 different responses:

Samsong
Samsung
Iphone
iPhone 11
OnePlus 7 Pro
iPhone 6S
Motorola Moto G7
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy J2
Huaweei P30 Pro
Huawei Y9
Huawei
……………

There are problems in terms of the spelling of some responses, and some users specified both
the brand and the model. It is also difficult to anticipate (know beforehand) every possible brand.

How could this question be formulated (presented to the respondent) in a ‘better way’, to ensure
that as much useful data as possible will be obtained? Present the user with a (list of) choices of the
(perceived) most popular/’known’ brands and also provide an ‘other – please specify’ option (for brands
not anticipated)

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Solution Development

Consider the extract of a spreadsheet below, which is used to calculate the wages of workers,
and answer the questions that follow.

What formatting feature was used to display the text ‘Hours worked’ in cell B2 over two lines?
Wrap text

Give only the name of the function that can be used to determine the most common number
of hours worked (column B). Mode
The formula =B3*F1 in cell C3 correctly calculates the wages earned by the worker Boipelo.
However, when this formula is copied down to other cells in column C, incorrect results are
returned. Explain what the user must do, before the formula in cell C3 is copied down, so that the
correct wages will be calculated for the other workers. Note: It is not necessary to give the actual
‘mouse clicks’ or menu options required.
Give a cell name (any) to cell F1
Replace the cell reference F1 in the formula, with the cell name

In which case is a numbered list more suitable than a bulleted list when you want to format a
list of items? To indicate that the order of the items is important

Explain how one can generally recognise hyperlinked text in a document, without using the
mouse. Hyperlink is displayed as blue underlined text

The date format of a cell in Excel has been set as follows: dd mmm yyyy. Write down how the
date 5/11/2021 will be displayed, if entered in this cell. 05 Nov 2021

A user mistakenly right-aligned a paragraph in a Word document by pressing Ctrl+R. Give ONE
keyboard shortcut that the user can press to correct the mistake.

Ctrl+Z
Ctrl+L
Ctrl+R

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Which TWO important chart elements are missing from the chart below, that would be required to
enable the reader to interpret the chart correctly? Legend, Vertical axis title

Name THREE types of paragraph formatting that were used on the following Word paragraph:

In order to make your document look professionally produced, Word provides

header, footer, cover page, and text box designs that complement each

other. For example, you can add a matching cover page, header, and

sidebar. Click Insert and then choose the elements you want from the

different galleries. You can also use styles to make it quicker and easier

to format headings in a consistent way.

• hanging indent
• justification
• borders
• line spacing
Where in a Word document must you place information that must automatically be repeated on
each page? In the header / footer

Explain why a person would use (click on) the following command on the Ribbon, in a Word
document:

To show (or hide) the hidden formatting symbols

Consider the extract below from a spreadsheet showing ticket sales for various items the school
is presenting, and answer the questions that follow.

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 A B C D E F G H J K
1 Cost
Total Tickets sold for item Cost of
Surname per
Yes/No all
Grade tickets ticket
Initial tickets
2 sold Snack Dunk the Cricket Drama Memory
Stalls Teacher! vs. Staff Pieces Lane
R10
3 Bell, P 8 10 Yes Yes No Yes Yes R100.00
4 Sapele, T 11 7 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes R0.00
5 Mould, N 10 1 Yes No Yes Yes Yes R0.00
6 Gobey, K 10 6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes R0.00
7 Willey, L 12 1 No Yes Yes Yes No R0.00
8 King, A 8 5 Yes Yes No Yes Yes R0.00
9 James, B 8 5 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes R0.00
10 Kok, M 12 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes R0.00
Explain why the MODE function can not be used on the data in column D. The MODE function
only works on numerical data (numbers)
Give the reason why column I does not appear. The column has been hidden

The function in cell J3 (which gives the correct answer for the learner Bell, P) is: =C3*K2 Yet
when this function is copied to the rest of the cells in column J, the answers for the other
learners are incorrect. Describe ONE way to fix this problem
• Make use of a named cell (for cell K2)
• Make use of absolute cell addressing (for cell K2)

Name the function that must be used to count how many grade 12 learners are listed in the
spreadsheet. (It is not necessary to write out the function as it would appear in the spreadsheet.)
CountIF
What type of cell formatting was used in cells D2:H2, that caused the text in these cells to be
displayed over two lines? Wrap text / Text wrapping

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