Systems Technologies: Hardware & Concepts is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 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
Easy
1. Which type of computer user typically needs a system with a fast processor, large RAM, a dedicated graphics card and high-speed storage?
A power user
A basic personal user
A mobile-only user
A user who never edits video or graphics
Answer: A power user — A power user, such as a video editor, 3D designer or gamer, needs high-end hardware including a fast processor, large RAM, a dedicated graphics card and high-speed storage.
Easy
2. What is the term for raw, unprocessed facts and figures with no context?
Data
Information
Knowledge
A decision
Answer: Data — Data is raw, unprocessed facts and figures with no context; it becomes information once it is processed, organised or given meaning.
Medium
3. Name the term describing a single device combining functions that used to require several separate devices, such as a smartphone combining a phone, camera and GPS.
Answer: convergence — Convergence describes a single device combining functions that used to require several separate devices, driven by advances in processing power, storage and connectivity.
