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Grade 12 Information Technology CAPS past papers

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Grade 12 Information Technology past papers (NSC)

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Information Technology Grade 12 FAQ

What topics are covered in Term 1 for Grade 12 IT?

Term 1 covers database design, OOP, hardware, SQL, social implications, and PAT requirements and analysis.

Which topics are assessed in the mid-year exams?

Paper 1 covers programming skills, database and OOP with general problem-solving. Paper 2 covers systems technologies, communications and networks, data and information management, solution development and an integrated scenario.

How is the trial examination structured?

The trial exam uses the same Paper 1 and Paper 2 structure as the mid-year exam, with 150 marks each over 3 hours.

Does the IT ATP include PAT milestones?

Yes. PAT milestones and analysis requirements are integrated across Terms 1–3.

What happens in Term 4 for IT?

Term 4 focuses on revision using case studies across all topics and the final NSC examination.