Social Implications & Digital Citizenship is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Computer Applications Technology CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
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1. What does digital citizenship refer to?
The responsible, safe and ethical use of technology and the internet
Owning the maximum number of digital devices possible
A type of computer hardware
A government department
Answer: The responsible, safe and ethical use of technology and the internet — Digital citizenship refers to the responsible, safe and ethical use of technology and the internet.
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2. What is a "digital footprint"?
The trail of data a person leaves behind through their online activity
A type of computer virus
A physical print made by a 3D printer
A username chosen for an online account
Answer: The trail of data a person leaves behind through their online activity — A digital footprint is the trail of data a person leaves behind through their online activity, including sites visited and content posted or shared.
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3. Give the name of the South African legislation that sets rules for how organisations may collect, use, store and share a person's personal information.
Answer: the POPI Act — The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) is South African legislation governing how organisations handle personal information.
