INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PAPER ONE (P1)
GRADE 12 
EXAM PAPERS AND MEMOS
SEPTEMBER 2016

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 

1. This question paper is divided into THREE sections. Learners must answer  ALL THREE sections.
2. The duration of this examination is THREE hours. Because of the nature of this  examination it is important to note that you will not be permitted to leave the  examination room before the end of the examination session.
3. Make sure that you answer the questions in accordance to the specifications  that are given in each question. Marks will be awarded according to the set  requirements. 
4. Answer only what is asked in each question. For example, if the question does  not ask for data validation, then no marks will be awarded for data validation. 
5. Your programs must be coded in such a way that they will work with any data  and not just the sample data supplied or any data extracts that appear in the  question paper. 
6. Routines such as search, sort and selection must be developed from first  principles. You may NOT use the built-in features of a programming language  for any of these routines. 
7. You must save your work regularly. 
8. The files that you need to complete this question paper have been given to you  on a disk/network. The files are given in the form of password-protected  executable files:
   Do the following: 

• • Double click on the password-protected executable file.
  • Click on the extract button.
  • Enter the following password: School%4*# 

QUESTION 1 
Question1_p.dpr 
Question1_u.pas 
Question1_u.dfm 
QUESTION 2 
clsLearners.pas 
Question2_p.dpr 
Question2_u.pas 
Question2_u.dfm 
QUESTION 3 
examnumbers.txt 
Question3_p.dpr 
Question3_u.pas 
Question3_u.dfm

QUESTIONS

SECTION A 
QUESTION 1: GENERAL PROGRAMMING SKILLS 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

1.1 Question 1.1 Button 
The learner must enter his/her name and surname in the given text area. The  relevant grade must be selected. The old and new subject must also be  selected. If the old and new subject is the same, display an ‘Incorrect  Information’ message. If no subject change is made, display the learner’s  details and ‘No subject change’. If a subject change has been made, display  the learner’s information as well as a message indicating that all required  documents should be submitted. 
Example of output: 

INCORRECT INFORMATION:                                                                                    NO SUBJECT CHANGE: 
                                 

SUBJECT CHANGE: 
   (13)

Question 1.2 Button 
The ID number must be validated by comparing it with the date of birth.  Display a suitable message to indicate whether it is correct or incorrect. 
Example of output: (8)

1.3 Question 1.3 Button 
A username needs to be created. It is generated by removing all the vowels  and spaces from the candidate’s name and surname (as entered in  Question 1.1); ‘%’; a random number between 100 and 300 (inclusive) and ‘#’. 
Example of output (Take note: The output will be different due to random  numbers): (11)

1.4 Question 1.4 Button 
Code must be written to calculate whether the candidate has achieved a pass  based on the marks they have entered.  
Requirements for a pass are as follows: 

• Home Language must be 40% or more 
• 40% in three other subjects 
• 30% in two subjects
  Display on the panel whether the candidate has passed or failed.

Example of output:

1.5          (15) 

TOTAL SECTION A: 47

SECTION B 
QUESTION 2: OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

2.1

2.1.1 Declare an array with class scope which will store the candidate’s  marks (maximum 10 subjects). The private attributes are given; declare  the public methods as you answer the questions below. (7) 
2.1.2 Write code for the constructor method which will receive and assign the  candidate’s name and number of subjects. The attribute fapspoints must be initialised. (3) 
2.1.3 Write a method called APS which will receive the marks from the array,  convert it to the respective level and then calculate the APS points. APS points are calculated by converting the percentages to the  respective levels and adding the levels together. 

Percentage           Level 
80-100                     7 
70-79                       6 
60-69                       5 
50-59                       4 
40-49                       3 
30-39                       2 
0-29                         1 (4) 

2.1.4 Write a method called BachPass which will receive the marks and  return whether the learner has achieved a bachelor’s pass.  
In order to qualify for a bachelor pass, the learner must achieve at least  50% in four subjects. Assume that all the subjects are from the  designated list of subjects. (8) 
2.1.5 Write a method called CompileString which will return the information  as shown in the following format: 

Related Items

Learner’s Name: <fname> 
Bachelor Pass: <Yes/No> 
APS Points: <fapspoints> (3)

2.2 The learner’s name must be entered in the text area; then the number of  subjects that the learner is enrolled for must be entered using an InputBox  component.  
If the learner entered less than 7 subjects, then the learner must enter the  number of subjects again until it is 7 subjects or more. 
The learner must enter the marks and these marks must be stored in an array.  Once the marks are entered, then the program must check whether the learner  qualifies for a bachelor pass. If the learner has a bachelor pass, then APS must  be calculated. All the information must be displayed as shown in the example  below. All relevant methods must be called. 
If the learner does not qualify for a bachelor pass, a suitable message must be  displayed. (17) 
Example of output: 

TOTAL SECTION B: 42

SECTION C 
QUESTION 3: PROBLEM SOLVING PROGRAMMING 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

You are required to design a program that must be able to do the following: 

• Get the exam numbers from a text file named examnumbers.txt
• Sort and display the exam numbers
• Search for a specific centre 
• Add a new exam number to the array and text file 
• Delete an exam number 

Read the following sections before attempting the solution: 

• GUI and data supplied 
• Program requirements 
• Mark allocation 

NOTE: 

• You may NOT modify data supplied. 
•  The use of good programming techniques and modular design must be applied in  the design and coding of your solution.

GUI AND DATA SUPPLIED 
GUI 
The GUI contains components for input and output. Additional components will be  required. At least one dynamic component must be used.  
Example of GUI provided: 

DATA 
The exam centre number forms part of the candidate’s exam number. If the candidate’s exam number is 4151610060031, then it can be interpreted as  follows: 

• The last four numbers (0031) represents the candidate’s number at the centre
• The centre number consists of the numbers following the positions: 1; 4 – 9  (4161006)
• The second and third number (15) can be ignored in this question.

The exam centres are stored in a one-dimensional array called arrcentres.
The examnumbers of the candidates are stored in a textfile named  examnumbers.txt. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 
Get Information, Sort and Display 

• Get the contents of the examnumbers.txt text file. 
• Sort it in ascending order. 
• Display the sorted exam numbers. 

Search for centre number 

• The user must enter a centre number. 
• If the centre number is found, the school name as well as all the exam numbers  from that particular centre must be displayed.
• The total number of candidates must be displayed as well.
• If the centre number is not found, a suitable message must be displayed.

Add exam centre and exam number 

• Get the information that must be added from the user
• Add the exam number to the array as well as to the text file 
• Display a message that the exam number has been added to the text file ∙ Sort and display the updated array 

Delete an exam number 
Sometimes candidates are deregistered due to various reasons. 

• Ask the user to enter the exam number to be removed 
• Delete the exam number from the text file as well as from the array 
• Display a message once the exam number is deleted 
• Sort and display the updated array 
• Write the updated array to the existing text file 

MARK ALLOCATION 

TOTAL SECTION C: 61 
GRAND TOTAL: 150