Computer Applications Technology
CAPS-aligned Computer Applications Technology practice for Grade 12: 4 terms, 14 topics, with instant feedback, streaks and a leaderboard.
Term 1
Systems Technologies and Social Implications
Cover system requirements, user-centred design, hardware/software choices, accessibility, environmental issues, and the social implications of technology use.
Hardware, Software and Accessibility
Cover input, output and storage devices, operating systems and application software, licensing, accessibility options, and hardware/software suitability for different users.
Advanced Databases
Cover database fields and records, data types, sorting and filtering, queries, report design, calculated fields, and data quality in Grade 12 practical tasks.
Spreadsheets, Word Processing and PAT Planning
Cover named ranges, lookup functions, nested IF, complex formulas, professional document formatting, file management, and PAT phase 1 planning and information collection.
Term 2
Networks and Communication Infrastructure
Cover WANs, network hardware, communication infrastructure, internet access, network completion questions, and the social implications of communication technologies.
HTML, Web Design and Usability
Cover HTML structure, tags and attributes, page layout, usability, readability, navigation, communication goals, and web design choices for specific scenarios.
Solution Development in Advanced Applications
Cover advanced spreadsheet formulas, database outputs, word-processing refinements, information management, and cross-application solution development for practical tasks.
PAT Phase 2 and June Exam Preparation
Cover PAT phase 2 processing and presentation, spreadsheet/database/document refinements, and preparation for June practical and theory examinations.
Term 3
Information Management and PAT Completion
Cover information processing and analysis, source evaluation, presenting findings, and PAT phase 3 completion with appropriate evidence and reflection.
System Utilities, Security and Performance
Cover operating-system utilities, backups, antivirus, file management, performance tuning, and safe practical workflows for Grade 12 CAT.
Digital Communication and Emerging Technologies
Cover browsers, online communication, AI, VR, AR, social networking, and the opportunities and risks of emerging digital technologies.
Advanced Application Integration
Cover advanced spreadsheets, databases, HTML and linked documents, with a focus on integrating outputs accurately across applications.
Term 4
Integrated Documents, Layout and Design
Cover integrated documents with text, graphics and data, templates, layout principles, and design choices for final practical consolidation.
CAT Theory, Troubleshooting and Communication Choices
Cover computer uses and troubleshooting, communication choices, case-study analysis, and final NSC theory revision across Grade 12 CAT.
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