SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY P2

2022

MARKING GUIDELINES

MARKS: 150

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SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1

1.1 1.1.1 B - Bluetooth  (1)

1.1.2 D - cookie  (1)

1.1.3 A - Expert system  (1)

1.1.4 C - extremely high volumes of traffic that request data from the (1)
website. 

1.1.5 D - ytoje  (2)

1.2 1.2.1 K Cyberbullying (1)

1.2.2 F iOS (1)

1.2.3 E RSI (1)

1.2.4 A Algorithm (1)

1.2.5 H Spam (1)

1.2.6 D Hyperlink (1)

1.2.7 R Machine Cycle (1)

1.2.8 C Machine code (1)

1.2.9 L GIGO (1)

TOTAL SECTION A: 15

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SECTION B: SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES

QUESTION 2

2.1.1 a) DIMM slot  (1)

b) Any TWO functions of a motherboard: 

 Houses components (also accept specific components)
 Connects components / communication
 Provides power/distributes power to components (2)

c) Increased use of virtual memory will result in data being accessed at a

slower/lower rate 
Instructions and data are fetched at a slower rate from storage than from
RAM 

OR

Decreased use of virtual memory/more instructions and data can be

stored in RAM
Instructions and data are fetched faster from RAM than from storage  (2)

2.1.2 A core is a single/separate processor on a CPU chip (1)

2.1.3 Any ONE type of storage device used to increase storage space: 
 SD card / memory card (1)

2.1.4 Why would device C would be the most suitable device to scan QR codes:

Mobility/portability 
Access to camera/ front and rear facing camera/built in camera  (2)

2.1.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU)  (1)

2.1.6 Any ONE motivation for having a dedicated graphics card: 

 Needed for graphics intensive applications (Video editing / CAD)
 Improve overall performance
 Reduce the processing load on the CPU
 Crypto mining (1)

2.2.1 Any ONE for what is modular design: 

 Computer is built up from separate modules/ parts
 An indication that the computer consists of individual components  (1)

2.2.2 Any ONE reason for using modular design: 

 Components can be combined according to your needs
 Easy to upgrade/replace
 Easy to repair (1)

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2.3.1 Any TWO properties of CPU cache memory: 

 High speed memory/static memory
 Memory on the CPU
 Stores frequently used instructions/stores instructions likely to be used
next (2)

2.3.2 Any TWO other types of caching that is used on a computer system:

Web caching 
Disk caching  (2)

2.4.1 A Trojan is malware disguised as useful software 

A user is tricked into installing  the Trojan with the assumption that they are
installing useful/legitimate software

CONCEPTS:
 Malware disguised as useful/legitimate software
 Activated by action from the user (installing/downloading) (2)

2.4.2 A firewall monitors/controls/filters traffic  (incoming & outgoing) on a

network/internet and prevents unauthorised communication/access  (2)

2.5 Difference between software update and patch:

An update fixes code/adds new features/enhances security to software 

A patch removes software bugs/replacing incorrect code/removes
vulnerabilities in code  (2)

2.6 Any TWO ways to free up storage space: 

 Use a disk clean-up tool/example of disk clean-up
 Remove duplicate files
 Uninstall/remove unused software/applications
 Empty the recycle bin
 Compress data not frequently used
 Archive files/data
 Move data/files to cloud storage/external device (2)

TOTAL SECTION B: 25

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SECTION C: COMMUNICATION AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES

QUESTION 3

3.1 3.1.1 Any ONE type of cable used in wired LAN:

 UTP/Ethernet cable (CAT 5/6/7)
 Fibre (1)

3.1.2 Any ONE type of media used to transmit in WiMAX:

 Radio waves
 Electromagnetic waves (1)

3.1.3 Wi-Fi  (1)

3.2 3.2.1 VPN (Virtual Private Network)  (1)

3.2.2(a) IP address:
A unique address/code that identifies a device  on a network. (1)

3.2.2(b) Purpose of a DNS:

To obtain the correct IP-address for a specific URL/linking URL’s to
IP-addresses  (1)

3.2.3 The NIC encodes/decodes data  that is transmitted across a

network 

OR

Provides a network hardware port for the computer to allow for

data transmission over a network (2)

3.2.4 Intranet is a network similar to the Internet/browser based

network  of which the access is limited to a specific
organisation  (2)

3.3 3.3.1 Any ONE characteristic of streaming: 

 The immediate and real-time delivery of media content to a
receiving device
 The file is not saved to the storage devices media, but only
played on the device
 Live viewing/ Video on demand (1)

3.3.2 Any ONE way to prevent unauthorised viewing: 

 Use on a closed channel/do not connect to a larger network
 Use a login/password to control access the content (1)

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3.4 3.4.1 You will find “HTTPS” in the URL  (1)

3.4.2 (a) Changing the format of data  using a mathematical formula/key to

prevent unauthorised access

OR

Any TWO properties of encryption (SSL):

 The public key is used to encrypt the data.
 The data can only be decrypted using the specific private key.
 The private and public unique matching keys are provided by
complex mathematical algorithms.
 The private key never travels on network and therefore cannot
be intercepted. (2)

3.4.2 (b) The CA verifies that the business or organisation is valid.  (1)

3.5 Difference between functions of a router and modem:

A modem converts the format of a signal for a specific communication

medium. 
A router determines the best/correct route  for the transmission of a
message/communication between two points on a network.  (3)

3.6 3.6.1 Semantic Search  (1)

3.6.2 Purpose of using SEO:

To ensure that a search engine  will place the company’s site

higher up in the order of search results.  (2)

3.7 3.7.1 FTP (File Transfer Protocol)  (1)

3.7.2 Any ONE type of file sharing service: 

 Cloud storage
 BitTorrent
 Git/Git hub

Also accept examples of Cloud Storage like Google Drive, One

Drive etc. (1)

3.7.3 Any ONE benefit of using online file storage services: 

 accessible from many devices/places
 collaboration/sharing
 Saving on local storage space
 Servers take responsibility for creating a backup of the files (1)

TOTAL SECTION C: 25

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SECTION D: DATA AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

QUESTION 4

4.1 It is the primary key.  (1)

4.2 Primary key:

Must be unique 
Cannot be empty/have a null value/required field  (2)

4.3 IDNumber  (1)

4.4 Suitable data type for the VehicleRegNumber and motivation:

Short Text (any text data type) 
A vehicle registration number contains numbers and letters  (2)

4.5 Why should name and surname be split into two fields:
There is more than one piece of information in the field 
OR
Any indication that it might be necessary to separately work with the name
and surname values (1)

4.6 4.6.1 Data redundancy refers to the unnecessary repetition of data  (1)

4.6.2 Normalisation  (1)

4.7 4.7.1 Example of useful information extracted from the data:

Establishing the frequency of offences/most common offence/least

common offence 

Accept any relevant or correct answer of information gained from

the table (1)

4.7.2 How can step 3 & 4 in the data progression diagram be applied:

A logical solution  linked to the information obtained 

Example - Increase policing at stop signs

Also accept other correct examples based on the information from

QUESTION 4.7.1 (2)

4.7.3 Fuzzy logic deals with reasoning that works with probabilities. 

Drivers not stopping at stops are reckless drivers/there are many

reckless drivers in the community 

Also accept any other correct example (2)

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4.8 4.8.1 SQL injection:

A hacking technique where SQL statements are entered  into
data input fields  instead of data. (2)

4.8.2 Audit trail:

A record or 'trail' that is made to keep track of who  made
changes to a database and when  those changes were made. (2)

4.9 4.9.1 (a) Logical integrity  (1)

4.9.1 (b) Physical integrity - ensuring that data is protected against damage
from power surges, natural disasters, theft, etc.  (1)

4.9.2 Any TWO ways to ensure the date is entered in the correct
format: 
 Provide a list/component to select from/date picker/calendar
 Specify format in input component/ghost text
 Format/Data type check/applying a validation rule
 Input mask (2)

4.10 How is transaction processing used to maintain data integrity:

 In transaction processing, transactions that are dependent on one another
to work are grouped together. 
 The transaction will only be completed if all the individual transactions are
successful. 
 If any one of the parts/instructions are unsuccessful, everything will be
rolled back.  (3)

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SECTION E: SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT

5.1 5.1.1 2  (1)

5.1.2 0-9  A-F  (2)

5.2 5.2.1 Any ONE reason for using an array vs variable: 

 When working with a large number of values/variables
 An array can store multiple values
 A variable can store only one value (1)

5.2.2 Any ONE reason why names and ages cannot be stored in array
provided: 
 An array can only store values of one specific data type
 Names and ages are represented by two different data types
 The provided array can only store integer values (1)

5.2.3 Loop k index 10  down to 7  Loop k index 9 down to 6

arrNum[k]  arrNum[k-1]  OR arrNum[k+1]  arrNum[k]
arrNum[6]  92  arrNum[6]  92 (5)

5.3 5.3.1 (a) FALSE  (1)

(b) TRUE  (1)

(c) FALSE  (1)

5.3.2 An accessor returns the value of an attribute  of an object and a mutator

changes the value of an attribute  of an object. (2)

5.4 Number Factor Loop Number Factor = 1 Output

mod Loop =
0
4
0
2
True/Yes
1
3
False/No
4
True/Yes
2
False/No
4 is NOT a
prime number
    

Notes:
 Values may be placed in the same line as long as progression of
algorithm is clear.
 Mark with fault by penalising for the faulty value in that column only. (5)

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SECTION F: INTEGRATED SCENARIO

QUESTION 6

6.1 6.1.1 Crowd funding:

The practice of funding a project or venture by raising money from a
large number of people  who each contribute a small amount,
typically via the internet/social networks. (1)

6.1.2 (a) Any TWO reasons of using technology to automate the

assembly of new vehicles: 
 Safer work environment
 Fewer people employed/cost saving
 Greater precision/consistency of repetitive tasks
 Greater efficiency
 Improved productivity

Also ACCEPT other valid answers. (2)

(b) How could a learning algorithm be used to improve the

manufacturing and sale of new vehicles:

A learning algorithm observes the current processes/trends

that are followed , for example, colour preference of vehicles,
also extras that are popular, creates a set of rules based on the
observation  and creates an optimal process that can be
implemented. 

CONCEPTS:
 Studying/observing current processes/trends
 Creating a set of rules
 Creating an optimal process (3)

6.2 6.2.1 Radio Frequency Identification  (1)

6.2.2 Any TWO ways how passive tags work: 

 Energy from reader’s radio signal at tollgate powers the tag
 Tag sends a signal that the reader uses to identify the specific
tag
 Amount is automatically deducted from tag holder’s account (2)

6.2.3 (a) GPS  (1)

(b) Any ONE reason why active tags will be needed for satellite
tracking: 
 The signal needs to be transmitted over longer distances
 Stronger signal needed to communicate with satellite
 Signal needs to be transmitted continuously (1)

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6.3 6.3.1 Uncapped:

Unlimited amount of data that can be used in a month 
OR
No limit on amount of data used. (1)

6.3.2 Any ONE reason for installing fibre rather than mobile LTE: 
 Fixed location internet has a lower cost per GB than mobile LTE
 Fibre might have faster connection speeds depending on the
speed of the package
 Using a lot of data

Also ACCEPT other valid answers. (1)

6.3.3 Router/ONT  (1)

6.3.4 Will the 70GB Night Surfer Data hold a benefit for the company:
Yes, backup/update procedures can be done overnight 
OR any other applicable motivation

OR

No. Outside office hours

OR any other applicable motivation (2)

6.4 6.4.1 (a) Rootkit:

Software designed to obtain administrator rights to a computer
for unauthorised access.  (1)

(b) Any ONE risk to data due to rootkit: 

 Opens the computer for hacking/illegally accessing data
files
 Creating backdoors for other malware
 Used as a bot for launching attacks on other computers
and networks.

Also ACCEPT other valid answers. (1)

6.4.2 Social engineering:

An attempt to manipulate or con someone  into installing malware
or giving out sensitive personal information.  (2)

6.4.3 Any ONE way that anti-virus software identifies malware: 

 The anti-virus software scans the files to identify known threats
using virus signatures/definitions
 Looks for pieces of code that is unique to specific viruses. (1)

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6.5 6.5.1 Any TWO ways that AI can be used when working with big data: 
 Find possible connections among datasets
 Recognize knowledge using natural language processing
 Can be used to automate and accelerate data preparation tasks
 Can learn common human error patterns
 Detect and resolve potential flaws in information
 Can learn by watching how the user interacts with an analytics
program
 Can identify data types
 It can alert users to anomalies or unexpected patterns in data
 Identify potential threats from system logs or social networking
data

Also ACCEPT other valid answers. (2)

6.5.2 With the duplication model, each separate site has a complete copy
of the entire database stored. 
With the partitioning model, each site stores and manages only the
part of the database it works with.  (2)

6.5.3 (a) Purging:

Deleting/removing records  permanently from a database. (1)

(b) Any ONE reason why records will need to be purged: 

 To limit the size of the database file.
 Remove obsolete/redundant/outdated records
 Improve the performance of the database (1)

6.6 6.6.1 Virtualisation is the use of software  to create an entity that only
exist for as long as the software is being run.  (2)

6.6.2 Any ONE benefit of virtualisation: 

 Saving on hardware
 Can run software written for other platforms
 Convenience of not having to keep multiple devices (1)

6.6.3 Is it compulsory for the company to pay for the additional

proprietary operating system:

Yes,  the user must pay for the operating system to avoid
committing piracy  (2)

6.6.4 TWO ways in which virtualisation is applied to make scalability of

services possible:

Combining the resources of many machines into one powerful

service 
Sharing the resources of one powerful machine between many
users  (2)

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6.7.1 Any ONE reason to frequently change a password: 

 For security reasons
 Prevent access to your account due to password leaks

Also ACCEPT other valid reasons. (1)

6.7.2 Any TWO reasons why mfundi is not a strong password: 

 Password too short/must be more than 8 digits
 Only lowercase characters/must contain an uppercase and lowercase
letter, number and special character
 Can easily be guessed/do not use personal information (2)

6.7.3 (a) How can Quantum computing can be used in the statistical process of
preventing the spread of a virus:

It is used to easily query, monitor, analyse and act on data ,

regardless of the source. (1)

(b) Any TWO problems of cloud computing which are solved using Edge
computing: 
 Bypasses the latency caused by cloud computing.
 Acts as mini data centres which cloud computing lacks.
 Used to process time-sensitive data in remote locations with limited
or no connectivity to a centralised location. (2)

TOTAL SECTION F: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 150

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