Consumer Studies Nov 2022 MG Eng
Consumer Studies Nov 2022 MG Eng
Consumer Studies Nov 2022 MG Eng
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
CONSUMER STUDIES
NOVEMBER 2022
MARKING GUIDELINES
MARKS: 200
QUESTION 1
1.3 1.3.1 C
1.3.2 A
1.3.3 D (3)
Understanding, moderate (Focus, p.49-51; Successful, p.50-55)
1.4.3 Stabilisers
1.4.4 Bleaches
1.5 B
E
F (Any order) (3)
Remembering, easy (Focus, p.118; Successful, p.137)
1.6 A
C
E
F
I (Any order) (5)
Understanding, easy (Focus, p.27-28; Successful, p.26)
TOTAL SECTION A: 40
Simple interest1
Compound interest2 (2)
Remembering, easy (Focus, p.166; Successful, p.184)
2.2 Define the term grey goods/parallel imports.
Items that a manufacturer1 does not want sold in a particular country2 but
end up there through unofficial distribution channels.3
OR
Items that have been imported into a country through unofficial channels.4
They are not illegal5 as all the necessary duties have been paid.6 (3)
Remembering, easy (Focus, p.158; Successful, p.176)
2.3 State THREE ways in which consumers can save water when gardening.
Use grey water.1
Use water from the overflow pipe of the geyser.2
Use rainwater/ rainwater tanks/ borehole/ wellpoint.3
Plant indigenous/ water-wise plants that require less water.4
Group plants with similar water needs together. 5
Use mulches/ small rocks/ pebbles to retain water in the soil.6
Do not water the garden during the hottest part of the day/ do water early
in the morning/ late in the evening.7
Do not water when it is windy.8
Use a bucket/ watering can/ drip system instead of hosepipe/
sprinklers.9
Do not water everyday/ only water two to three times a week.10 (3)
(Any 3)
Remembering, moderate (Focus, p.180-181; Successful, p.199)
OR
2.8.2 Explain how the cooling-off period protected Ayanda when she
cancelled the alarm system contract.
Ayanda was approached through direct marketing/ transaction that
she did not start.1
She has the right to cancel the contract/ reconsider her
purchase/ change her mind2 within five business/ working
days3 without a reason.4
Ayanda cancelled the contract within three days5 before the
alarm system was installed.
She may not be charged any penalty fees6 for the
cancellation, as she cancelled it within the cooling-off period.
(Any 3) (3)
Applying, moderate (Focus, p.157; Successful, p.173)
2.9 Discuss the advantages for the natural environment when using gas.
Gas is the cleanest fossil fuel available1 and it causes less (air)
pollution.2
Gas is more environmentally friendly than coal or oil/ less transport
required3 thus producing less carbon emissions.4
Gas has a lower carbon footprint than electricity/ reduces the need for
mining resources such as coal5 (Any 3) (3)
Understanding, moderate (Focus, p.176; Successful, p.194-195)
2.10 Describe the impact that increasing fuel prices have on consumers'
rights to satisfy their basic needs.
It is developed when arteries1 clog/ become narrow/ and close2 due to the
build-up of cholesterol/ other fatty substances/ plaque3 in the walls of the
arteries. (3)
Remembering, easy (Focus, p.74; Successful, p.83)
3.6 3.6.1 Name the ingredient that is present in the largest quantity in
the food item.
Peanuts1 (1)
Remembering, easy (Focus, p.97; Successful, p.118)
3.6.2 List the basic information that is NOT visible on the label
above.
Name of the manufacturer1
Address of the manufacturer2
Storage instructions3
Net content/ weight4
Country of origin5
Batch number6
Price/ barcode7
Sell-by/ best before/ production date8 (Any 4) (4)
Remembering, easy (Focus, p.97-98; Successful, p.118-119)
Mix foods/ oil and water/ liquid1 and prevent the separation of the
ingredients.2 They provide a consistent texture.3 (Any 2) (2)
Remembering, easy (Focus, p.93; Successful, p.113)
Anaemia1 (1)
Understanding, easy (Focus, p.76; Successful, p.91)
3.7.2 Discuss reasons why the doctor prescribed the above plan for
Nancy.
Nancy has anaemia because she lacks iron/ Vitamin B12 in her
diet.1
Fresh fruit/ orange juice are rich in vitamin C/ folic acid.2
Vitamin C will promote the absorption of iron.3
Muesli contains iron4 and folic acid5 which helps in the
formation/ needed to produce haemoglobin/ red blood cells.6
Eggs contain iron/ vitamin B127 which assists in the formation
of red blood cells.8
Nancy will feel less tired9 if she follows the plan and this will
improve her health. (Any 5) (5)
Applying, moderate (Focus, p.76-77; Successful, p.91)
3.8 3.8.1 Justify why MENU B will be harmful to a person suffering from
coronary heart disease.
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QUESTION 4: CLOTHING
Brand piracy occurs when a product is given a name that is similar to that of a
well-known brand1 deliberately so that consumers may mistake it for the
actual brand name. 2
OR
Brand piracy is the imitation/ a fake of the original,3 but they do not look
exactly like the original.4
OR
4.3 4.3.1 Identify the stage represented by the acceptance phase in the
graph above.
4.4 Discuss the interrelationship between quality and price when buying
clothes for the world of work.
Clothes for the world of work are often good quality classic styles1 and
can be worn for a long time.
Good quality clothes usually cost more/ is more expensive2 but last
longer/ many seasons.3 This may save money in the long run/
over time.4
Cheaper clothes may have a poor quality5 and may have a short
lifespan/ last for a short time/ season,6 thus more clothes need to be
bought in a short period and more money will be spent on clothing in a
shorter period.7 (Any 4) (4)
Applying, difficult (Focus, p.55; Successful, p.59)
4.5 4.5.1 Give THREE reasons why the clothing in PICTURES A and B
can be regarded as classic fashion items.
Both items can remain popular over a long period/ last for
many seasons/ timeless.1
The items are considered as tasteful.2
Cotton blends have been popular over a long period.3
Blue and black are classic colours.4
The black tracksuit/ shirt/ blouse is characterised by
simplicity.5
Both items are accepted by a large group of consumers/ most
people.6 (Any 3) (3)
Understanding, easy (Focus, p.49; Successful, p.51-57)
5.5 State the financial information that must be included in the sales
agreement when buying a full-title property.
5.6.2 Describe how the functions of the microwave oven above will
benefit a consumer.
QUESTION 6: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
6.1 Define the term target market.
A (group) of people1 who wants to purchase the product/ service2 and who
are willing to pay the price charged.3
OR
A (specific group) of people/customers4 whom the product/ service will be
sold.5 (2)
Remembering, easy (Focus, p.34; Successful, p.33)
The product will be the same every time in terms of appearance and
quality.1
Customers will get exactly what they expected.2
Prevent losses/ waste as all products should be successful/ therefore
there will be no loss of profit because of failure.3 (Any 2) (2)
Remembering, moderate (Focus, p.16; Successful, p.15)
6.3 Give THREE reasons for the packaging of products.
6.6 6.6.1 Explain how the young entrepreneur applied the following
factors when choosing a product for her small-scale business.
6.6.2 List the stages in the production process where she should
conduct quality control.
6.6.3 Explain the impact that the quality of raw materials will have
on the quality and price of her final products.
The fabric off-cuts/ tyres/ wooden boards are not new/ second
hand1 and their quality is not guaranteed.2
The quality of her raw materials will influence the selling price
of her products.3 The quality of her final products may be
poor.4
If the raw materials are of a good quality, she can charge a (4)
higher price.5 (Any
4)
Understanding, moderate (Focus, p.21; Successful, p.24)
6.6.4 The production cost of one couch is R500,00 and she adds
45% as her mark-up.
R500 + R225
= R7254 (3)
Applying, moderate (Focus, p.39-40; Successful, p.37-40)
6.6.5 She sells one vehicle seat cover for R350,00 which includes
20 % profit.
Calculate the profit she makes if she sells six seat covers.
Show ALL calculations.
70 x 62 = R4203
OR
R420.006
OR
OR
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