Computer Applications Technology
CAPS-aligned Computer Applications Technology practice for Grade 11: 4 terms, 16 topics, with instant feedback, streaks and a leaderboard.
Term 1
Systems Technologies and Accessibility
Cover the information processing cycle, hardware choices, accessibility options (screen readers, on-screen keyboard), hardware theft and protection, computer management.
Hardware and Storage Management
Cover primary vs secondary storage, volatile and non-volatile memory, storage capacity units, cloud storage, removable media, file management, and access control.
Word Processing: Templates and Forms
Cover document templates, paragraph styles, form fields (text, checkbox, drop-down), mail merge concepts, section breaks, watermarks, track changes, and Find and Replace.
Spreadsheets and Databases Fundamentals
Cover absolute vs relative cell references, named ranges, SUM/AVERAGE/IF/COUNT functions, database structure (tables, fields, records), primary keys, queries, and reports.
Term 2
Networks, Internet and Social Implications
Cover LAN, WLAN, WAN, wired and wireless connections, network hardware (router, switch, NIC), internet vs WWW, DNS, IoT, BYOD, and digital citizenship.
Websites, IoT, Security and Privacy
Cover website evaluation, URL structure, HTTPS, phishing, identity theft, social engineering, cookies, cryptocurrency, big data, and POPIA.
Spreadsheets: IF Logic and Databases
Cover nested IF, AND/OR operators, COUNTIF, SUMIF, VLOOKUP, data validation, conditional formatting, and database queries with criteria and wildcard characters.
HTML, Web Design and Information Management
Cover HTML document structure, common tags, attributes, CSS basics, information quality criteria, and referencing and plagiarism.
Term 3
Software, Online Services and Mobile Internet
Cover application software categories, cloud service models (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS), mobile internet, responsive web design, website accessibility, and software licensing.
Fourth Industrial Revolution and Information Management
Cover 4IR and 5IR technologies (AI, robotics, IoT, 3D printing, blockchain), employment impact, PAT phases, information management cycle, and search strategies.
Database Reports and Spreadsheet Integration
Cover database report design (grouping, sorting, calculated fields), importing and exporting data, CSV, embedding vs linking, chart types, and print settings.
HTML, Mail Merge and Design Principles
Cover HTML internal and external links, anchor links, tables with colspan/rowspan, mail merge steps, and design principles (alignment, contrast, repetition, proximity).
Term 4
Email Management and Online Risks
Cover email folders, rules/filters, CC vs BCC, distribution lists, webmail vs email client, IMAP vs POP3, ransomware, clickjacking, VPN, and safe online practices.
AI, Ransomware and PAT Finalisation
Cover AI applications (chatbots, recommendation systems, facial recognition), deepfakes, generative AI, ransomware recovery, and PAT Phase 3 report requirements.
Application Integration and Case Studies
Cover cross-application data flow, linking spreadsheets to Word, database-driven mail merge, social implications (digital divide, e-waste, copyright, cybercrime), and exam command words.
Exam Preparation and Consolidation
Cover theory and practical paper structure, mixed revision across all Grade 11 CAT topics (hardware, networks, spreadsheets, databases, HTML), and exam technique.
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