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EXAMINATION GUIDELINES FOR 2009

Comprehensive guidelines for the Computer Applications Technology examination in 2009/10, including practical and written components. Covers software requirements, content focus, saving and printing procedures, and answering questions effectively.

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EXAMINATION GUIDELINES FOR 2009

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  1. EXAMINATION GUIDELINES FOR 2009 Computer Applications Technology

  2. Foundation General • Based on NCS, LPG and SAG • Official exam notices and circulars found on Thutong, Annexure G/H – law • Exemplar and 2008 and March 2009 - as examples of structure CAT Examination Guidelines 2009/10

  3. When in 2009 • Practical – 2 weeks before main starting time • Speed test • Written - with all the other papers • National learned from last year CAT Examination Guidelines 2009/10

  4. Optional Speed Test • 2009 on different day to practical paper • Follow instructions on paper • Save on CD, and print • 10 mins keying in time • >20 words a minute will be marked • Results on certificate CAT Examination Guidelines 2009/10

  5. PRACTICAL • Obviously on a computer • Software must be able to fulfill the requirements of the LPG, e.g. WinZip, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Search functions, database • Internet and e-mail access disabled for exam period • Able to access Help on the network • Active and effective antivirus software used • System date current • Regional settings, i.e. currency, comma/point P R A C T I C A L CAT Examination Guidelines 2009/10

  6. Printing • Be prepared • Database report P R A C T I C A L CAT Examination Guidelines 2009/10

  7. LO 2, and LO 1 and 3 Grades 12, 11 and 10 2008 LPG Covers File Management Word processing Spreadsheets Databases Integration Scenario Solve problems – not all ‘instructions’ Be familiar with software terminology Content Focus P R A C T I C A L CAT Examination Guidelines 2009/10

  8. Saving • Follow instructions with the paper • Copy the work to CD, NOT flash, with ‘senior’ checking • Check that they are properly saved (not shortcuts) • Ifinformationsheet supplied, complete and check learners’ sheets • Keep backup for one year • Have available during exam marking time, in case of phone call P R A C T I C A L Check CAT Examination Guidelines 2009/10

  9. THEORY / WRITTEN T H E O R Y / W R I T T E N • Whole LPG covered • LO 1 - Gr 12, 11 and 10 • And LO 2 and 3 – Gr 12, 11 and 10 • Answer from a computer-based perspective CAT Examination Guidelines 2009/10

  10. Answering Questions T H E O R Y / W R I T T E N • Identify keywords - verb/doing word • Answer accordingly – in scenario! • Use the correct terminology • Need to have a command of basic vocabulary CAT Examination Guidelines 2009/10

  11. For the markers T H E O R Y / W R I T T E N • Write legibly • Organise answers in a logical way • Start each new question on a new page • Notwrite in the margins        CAT Examination Guidelines 2009/10

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