Design Technology

Grade 8 Sample - Term 2 - Answer Key

Where student responses may vary please Section 2 –
Section 1 - Matching
use your professional judgment. Be True or False
reasonable and award marks ONLY when Question Answer Question Answer
deserved for answers given. 1 B 1 False
Marks will be awarded as indicated on the 2 D 2 True
examination paper. Specific mark
3 A 3 True
breakdowns for questions will be written
when necessary. 4 C 4 False

Section 3 – Multiple Choice Questions

1 mark each 1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
Section 4 – Short Answer Questions
Question Answer
1a – Facebook
1 1 mark each
1b – Social Media
ANY TWO of the following –
2 1 mark each Portability / touchscreens / simpler interface / wider variety of
options / free downloads.
ANY TWO of the following –
• Purpose - Does it have clear purpose?
• Audience - What is the target audience for it?
1 mark for • Layout - is how the app appears to the user.
3
each • Navigation - allows the user to find information within the app.
• Copyright - the developer should make sure no material on the
app is copied or stolen.
• Feedback - constant feedback from users allows the developer
to improve the app.
No. (1 mark)
Nokia is not the leader of the mobile phone sector anymore
4 2 marks
because of the lack of app choices on its operating system. (1
mark)

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