INSTRUCTIONS FACULTY: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY
1. Read the examination
instructions on page 2
2. Type and execute the DEPT: 1st and Foundation Unit
given commands
3. Save your document
and hand in your test MS Word
paper
Practical Test
March 2024

TOTAL: 50 Computer Skills I

TIME: 90 minutes
PAGES: 6
CN1F05D/CFAF05D/CGAF05D
1st Examiner: Mr Thiba
Lecturer: __________________
FE Ntuli
Group B
Group: ______________
Moderator:

Computer number: n/a

I declare that I am familiar

with, and will abide to the Lab Number: n/a
Examination rules of
Tshwane University of
Technology
STUDENT NUMBER

SIGNATURE (above) 2 0 9 2 2 5 7 4 3
SURNAME INITIALS

Mthimunye M %

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EXAMINATION RULES
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. By writing your name and student number on this script you confirm that you are
familiar with the examination rules and regulations of TUT.
2. During practical tests create a folder and name it with Student number and save all
your work on it.
3. You need not commence with every new answer on a new page. After completing a
question, draw a line across the page and start the new question. It must be clearly
numbered. Group the answers to subsections of a question together.
4. During practical tests you are not allowed to have any application open other than
the application on which the test is based.
5. While the test is in progress, you may not help or try to help another student, obtain
assistance or try to obtain assistance, or communicate or try to communicate with
anyone.
6. You may not have in your possession any book, memorandum, note(s), sketch,
map, film or any other document (including unused paper) or any other aid with a
bearing on the subject, with the exception of whatever is handed out to you in the
test hall.
7. No cell phone may be in your possession or be used by you during the test.
8. You may not use any pocket calculator unless it is clearly authorized on test paper.
9. You will render yourself liable to disqualification if you make personal remarks to the
examiner or invigilator. The writing or drawing of any offensive matter on the test
material supplied to you will disqualify you.
10. No explanation of test questions may be asked or will be given
11. Your answers may be written in English or Afrikaans.
12. All work done must be submitted. If you wish any mark not to be marked, draw a
line through it.
13. No pages may be removed or inserted to your script.
14. You must leave the test hall as soon as you submitted your work, but not before at
least 30 minutes of the test time has expired. You are not allowed to leave the hall
without the permission if the invigilator. After any test, no student is allowed to open
the computer to access any other program than the test.
15. All test scripts; disks and aids handed out to you must be returned before you leave
the test hall.
16. The invigilator may disqualify any candidate for unfair practices or unsatisfactory
conduct.
17. A student who does not comply with these rules shall be subject to disciplinary
steps in terms of the Examination rules and Regulations of TUT.

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Question 1

Are the Small Changes to Energy Consumption Resulting in a Big Difference?

Within homes and businesses around the country, toilets can account for up to 90% of
domestic water use. This is a huge amount and there can be significant savings made
by using a more efficient system.

Water Efficient Toilet Systems

There are a variety of toilets now which can save at least 25% of this water and will
therefore save you a bundle on your bills. If everyone used these systems, we would
save a huge amount of water. As water is a resource that could become extremely
pressured over the next few decades as the population grows, this could make a
significant difference.

Accumulator Tanks

These can be made in a variety of sizes for both residential and also commercial
properties so whether you are a family or a business wanting to save energy, these can
be a great option. The tanks work by accumulating heat energy and storing it ready to
distribute it efficiently when it is needed. Also known as a buffer tank or a thermal store,
this type of energy saving product works alongside your boiler. The result of this is that
you do not have to stoke your boiler as much and therefore save a significant amount
on your utility water bills.

Solar Powered Appliances

Kettles

Chargers

Geyser

Electricity and

Lamps

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Instructions

1. Accuracy/Type the data in the correct worksheet. (1 or 2 spelling errors: 2 2

marks; 3 or 4: 1 mark; 5+: 0 marks)

2. Change the font of the entire document to Courier New. 2

3.
Insert the following Main Heading at the top of the page and apply the following
listed below:

Main Heading: Are the Small Changes to Energy Consumption Resulting in a 2

Big Difference?
2
Font Face: Segoe Print
2
Font Size: 16
2
Text Alignment: Centre
2
Border: Thick Paragraph border

4. Insert a horizontal line as indicated in the document. 2

5. Format the 3sub-headings to be displayed in Bold and Italics. 6

6. Replace the word [water] with the word [marine] throughout the entire 9
document.

7. Sort the last four lines of the document in an Ascending order. 1

8. Insert the following 3column Page Header:

Left: your surname and initials 2

Centre: student number and group number 2

Right: insert the current date in the following format [day-month-year] 2

9. Save the final document. 38

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Question 2

Calculating the life expectancy of solar panels

RSA Energy Usage by Sector.

33% Industrial

28% Transportation

21% Residential

17% Commercial:

Residential energy consumption breakdown is shown below.

32% space heating

13% water heating

12% lighting

11% air conditioning

First let's look at energy usage. The information presented here is provided by the
Department of Energy and dates from 2004, but it still provides an accurate
representation of how energy is used throughout the RSA.

Life expectancy of solar panels

As you can immediately see from the list above, there are four main areas of energy
consumption in the RSA, and the largest is industrial. All those manufacturing plants
making chemicals, plastics, automobiles and trucks, pharmaceuticals, clothing, and a
wide range of other products consume the most energy.

Transportation of solar panels

About a third of all energy consumed. Not far behind, though, is transportation, which
includes not just the driving the regular folks do, but also all the transportation and
deliveries of products to stores and homes and all the air transportation for people and
freight.

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Instructions

1. Accuracy/Type the data in the correct worksheet.

(1 or 2 spelling errors: 2 marks; 3 or 4: 1 mark; 5+: 0 marks)
2
2. Change the font of the entire document to Courier New. 2
3. Ensure that the final document fits on one page only and that your page is 2
landscape for question2 only

4. Convert the existing text to table from [RSA Energy Usage by Sector to 2
11% air conditioning] and merge cells where necessary.
5. Adjust column widths to accommodate the text. 1
6. Add grey shading to row 1 and row 6. Ensure that the shading is not too 2
dark; the text must be clearly readable.
7. On the 2 paragraphs create two (2) equal columns. 2
8. Format the two (2) headings of the columns as double underlined. 2
9. Add the bulleted list in the first column:

 Subscribe to an online newsletter that deals with technology. 1

 Purchase or subscribe to the printed versions of magazines or 1
periodicals dealing with technology.

10. Insert an appropriate Picture (find it on google). Format the image text 2
wrapping style to display the image in the right hand column.
11. Add a thick border around the Picture – simple Frame Black.
2
12. Move the paragraph starting with “First let's look at energy usage……” to 1
be displayed immediately above the table.
Proofread the final document. Save any changes. 22
Total: 60

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