by Editorial | Nov 8, 2025 | Grade 10 - Theory, Grade 11 - Theory, Grade12 - Theory
In the theory exam you must be able to compare hardware digital devices catagory-by-category; but what are these catagories? In the document below Computer A is an Apple Mac laptop, Computer B is a Windows based laptop and Computer C is an Android based tablet....
by Editorial | Nov 8, 2025 | Grade 10 - Theory, Grade 11 - Theory, Grade12 - Theory
In the theory section we have to know application software. Applications do something; they achieve a task on behalf of the user. A computer with system software (an operating system like Ms Windows) will run, but it will not be very useful. Application software makes...
by Editorial | Nov 2, 2025 | Grade 12, Grade 12 - Critical algorithms, Grade 12 - text files
Converting characters or Strings to their Unicode values in Java. Once this is done the Unicode values of the characters can be added, subtracted, multiplied or divided. This is useful when wanting to establish whether a String login is valid or not. See output below....
by Editorial | Sep 19, 2025 | Grade 11, Grade 11 - Critical algorithms, Grade 12
Being able to round a real number (double number) in Java off to a certain number of decimal places will be required in both the grade 11 and 12 practical exams. NOTE: When rounding off using these String based methods the accuacy of the origial number does not...
by Editorial | Sep 1, 2025 | Grade 12
The South Africa SAGS (syllabus) for IT specifically mentions 4 pieces of legislation in the Social and Ethical Issues part of the syllabus. Here below is a overview of each taken from Google . . . The Protection from Harassment Act This provides a legal remedy for...
by Editorial | Aug 31, 2025 | Grade 11, Grade 11 - GUI, Grade 12, Grade 12 - PAT
In your practical Java coding projects attention must be given to GUI design. This is not only important for appearance but because a badly designed interface is prone to user errors. Appearance – Colour. Your GUIs should have a primary colour, a secondary...
