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GRAAD 12NATIONALSENIOR CERTIFICATEGRADE12CONSUMER STUDIESNOVEMBER 2017MARKS: 200TIME: 3 hoursThis question paper consists of 17 pages.Copyright reservedPlease turn over

Consumer Studies2NSCDBE/November 2017INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION1.This question paper consists of SIX questions.QUESTION123456CONTENTMARKSShort Questions (All topics)40The Consumer20Food and TAL:200TIME (minutes)2020402040401802.ALL the questions are COMPULSORY and must be answered in theANSWER BOOK.3.Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in thisquestion paper.4.Start EACH question on a NEW page.5.You may use a calculator.6.Write in black or blue ink only.7.Pay attention to spelling and sentence construction.8.Write neatly and legibly.Copyright reservedPlease turn over

Consumer Studies3NSCDBE/November 2017QUESTION 1: SHORT QUESTIONS1.1Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the questionnumber (1.1.1–1.1.20) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.21 D.1.1.1The logo below represents the ABCD1.1.2(1)Pay as you earn (PAYE) is the amount that ABCD1.1.3body for the registration of builders.department that collects income tax.department that determines inflation.Reserve Bank that sets the interest rates.an employer deducts from an employee's monthly salary.remains after all expenses have been paid.an employer pays into an employee's bank account.will be taxed at the end of the year when bonuses are paid.(1)A consumer who signs a contract away from the businesspremises is allowed five days to cancel a contract.This is called a/an ABCD1.1.4amino acidglucoseironlactase(1) is associated with a psychological eating disorder.ABCDCopyright reserved(1)A/An deficiency causes dairy intolerance.ABCD1.1.5cooling-off period.exemption clause.extended guarantee.unfair business practice.Bulimia nervosaHeart diseaseLow blood sugarObesity(1)Please turn over

Consumer Studies4NSC1.1.6If they claim that a food product is low in sodium (salt), it mustcontain less than of sodium per 100 g.ABCD1.1.7130 mg150 mg110 mg120 mg(1)Washing hands thoroughly will help to prevent ABCD1.1.8anaemia.celiac disease.gastro-enteritis.HIV/Aids.(1)Information on the label of perishable foods, for example fresh fish,shows the period the product will be of a good quality and safe toeat if stored according to storage instructions on the label:ABCD1.1.9Best beforeKeep untilSell byReturn by(1)Eco-friendly fabrics ABCD1.1.10are cheaper than other fabrics.are the most fashionable.have a low carbon footprint.are made in South Africa and are durable.(1)Study the photographs below and select the outfit that would be themost appropriate for an interview for a teaching job.12ABCDCopyright reservedDBE/November 2017341234(1)Please turn over

Consumer Studies1.1.115NSCAll builders and contractors must be registered with ABCD1.1.12DBE/November 2017FICA.the NHBRC.the NBT.the SABS.(1)Bond registration fees include ABCDdeeds office fees and transfer fees.interim rates and fees of the attorney who draws up the bond.stamp duty and fees of the attorney who draws up the bond.transfer fees and stamp duty.(1)QUESTIONS 1.1.13 and 1.1.14 are based on the information below.Financial strain experienced by home owners results in less housingmaintenance and upgrading.[Adapted from Business Report, 3 November 2016]1.1.13The financial strain experienced by home owners is likely theresult of ABCD1.1.14(1)Electrical fault of the street lightsLeaking tap in the owner's gardenOvergrown lawn on the premisesPaint peeling from the perimeter wall(1)A business using locally sourced raw materials:ABCDCopyright reservedBody corporateBuildersLandlordTenantThe responsibility of the owner of a unit in a complex:ABCD1.1.16(1)The group that will NOT be affected by the facts in the statement:ABCD1.1.15monthly electricity tariffs.a rise in the inflation rate.higher transfer duties.salary increases.Contributes to the country's economyPays more import duty for the materialsProduces poor quality productsTakes a long time to produce products(1)Please turn over

Consumer Studies1.1.176NSCDBE/November 2017The factor which will increase productivity in a business:ABCDCustomer relationsDelivery strategiesSafety proceduresTraining of staff(1)QUESTIONS 1.1.18 and 1.1.19 are based on the information below.The cost to produce 20 products is R350,00. The mark-up is 70%.1.1.18Calculate the production cost of ONE ate the selling price of ONE product. Round off the sellingprice to the nearest ten cents:ABCDR29,70R29,75R29,80R30,00(1)QUESTION 1.20 is based on the information below.A business's sales objective is to sell 350 products a month. Break-even pointfor this business is when 250 products are sold.1.1.20Which statements are TRUE?(i)The best sale scenario occurs when more than 350are sold.(ii) The worst sale scenario occurs when fewer than 350are sold.(iii) The best sale scenario occurs when more than 250are sold.(iv) The worst sale scenario occurs when fewer than 250are sold.productsproductsproductsproductsChoose the CORRECT combination:ABCDCopyright reserved(i) and (ii)(i) and (iv)(ii) and (iii)(iii) and (iv)(1)Please turn over

Consumer Studies1.21.37NSCDBE/November 2017Give ONE word/term for each of the descriptions below. Write only theword/term next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.1.2.1The production of goods to satisfy the basic needs of consumersand to improve the quality of life without harming the environment(1)1.2.2A symbol or drawing in specificmanufacturers from their competitors(1)1.2.3The group of people whose needs will be met when they buy aproduct(1)1.2.4A document indicating money management in the future(1)1.2.5Expenses, for example repairs and maintenance, fuel, stationeryand telephone(1)coloursthatdistinguishIdentify FOUR benefits of efficient waste management in the list below.Write only the letters (A–H) next to the question number (1.3) in theANSWER BOOK.ABCDEFGHCopyright reservedPollutes the air, water and soilConserves valuable resources by reusing themUnsightly environment impacts negatively on job creationSaves money through the recycling of materialsOwners who sort their own waste receive a reduction in ratesIt reduces the negative impact on the environmentComposting enriches the ecosystemIt creates landfills of non-biodegradable wastePlease turn over(4)

Consumer Studies1.48NSCChoose a disadvantage from COLUMN B that matches the payment methodin COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–F) next to the question number(1.4.1–1.4.4) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.4.5 G.COLUMN APAYMENT METHOD1.4.1Cash1.5DBE/November 20171.4.2Credit card1.4.3Lay-by1.4.4Instalment saleACOLUMN BDISADVANTAGEa default in payment may result in thepurchase being called off and themoney paid thus far, not beingreimbursedBa security risk when buyingCinterest rate for smaller payments isvery highDno interest addedEsmall payments are made over aperiod of time and one can affordluxury goodsFunless carefully controlled,expenditure may exceed theestimated budget(4 x 1) (4)Identify THREE statements in the list below that are CORRECT regardinggluten intolerance. Write only the letters (A–F) next to the question number(1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.ABCDEFCopyright reservedAllowed to eat rye breadMay eat maize-meal porridgeLeads to malabsorption of nutrientsMay not eat macaroni and cheeseNot allowed to eat potato saladThe result of an enzyme deficiency(3)Please turn over

Consumer Studies1.69NSCDBE/November 2017Choose the fashion term from COLUMN B that matches the quotein COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–F) next to the question number(1.6.1–1.6.4) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.6.5 G.1.6.11.6.21.6.31.6.4Copyright reservedCOLUMN AQUOTEOversized earrings bring your lookright up to date – play with funshaped and colourful jewels.ACOLUMN BFASHION TERMclassic fashionBfashion fadThe bomber jacket never seems togo out of fashion, so invest nowand it will last for seasons to come.Chigh fashionDretrospective fashionThe bohemian blouse is back!Make it your own and wear it looseor with a belt.Estandard fashion trendFobsolete fashionWhat's there not to love aboutwide-legged trousers? Wear with aneat blouse keep it simple andelegant.(4 x 1) (4)[40]Please turn over

Consumer Studies10NSCDBE/November 2017QUESTION 2: THE CONSUMER2.1Explain excise duty.(2)2.2Explain the term guarantee.(3)2.3State why tiered-level or multilevel marketing is not considered to be illegalpyramid schemes.(1)2.4Explain how using the washing machine may contribute to the responsibleuse of:2.52.4.1Water(3)2.4.2Electricity(2)Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.In the past, community-based saving clubs focused on individuals contributingto a joint pool of money and paying out cash on a rotating basis. More ofthese clubs now rotate through buying non-perishable groceries instead ofpaying out money or cash.2.62.5.1Give the term for the clubs in the scenario above.(1)2.5.2Identify, in the scenario, why these clubs may be considered legal.(1)2.5.3Discuss how club members benefit from receiving non-perishablegroceries that are bought in bulk.(3)Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows.Slower inflationLower economic growthInterestrate hikeInterestrate cutHigher economic growthFaster inflation[Source: alysis/interest-rates-101.html]Write a paragraph and explain the impact of interest rate hikes on the inflationrate.Copyright reservedPlease turn over(4)[20]

Consumer Studies11NSCDBE/November 2017QUESTION 3: FOOD AND NUTRITION3.1Describe the term organic food.3.2Explain ONE function of EACH of the following food 2)3.3Explain how irradiation extends the shelf life of food.3.4Answer the following questions on home-grown or community food gardens.3.5(3)3.4.1Write a paragraph to explain how home-grown or community foodgardens may positively contribute to food security.(5)3.4.2Discuss how produce from home-grown or community foodgardens could improve the diet of a person living with HIV/Aids.(8)Read the information below and answer the question that follows.Despite efforts made, the occurrence of TB and deaths caused by TB haveincreased threefold in South Africa over the past decade. More than 400 000cases of TB must be treated yearly, but only 50% of them are healed. Thisshows a shortcoming in TB control. TB cases are identified, but they are nottreated well enough. Unemployment and crowded informal urban settlementsare increasing. This leads to failures in supervising and the follow-up oftreatment.[Adapted from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases]3.6Explain why TB is spreading and the treatment seems to be failing in SouthAfrica.(4)Give reasons why sugar tax on sugar-sweetened beverages may assist in themanagement of Type 2 diabetes.(4)Copyright reservedPlease turn over

Consumer Studies3.712NSCDBE/November 2017Study the information below that appeared on the label of Summer BeanSalad and answer the questions that follow.SUMMER BEAN SALADNutritional informationPortion size (g)Energy (kJ)Protein (g)Glycaemic carbohydrates (g) of which:Total sugar (g)Total fat (g) of which:Saturated fat (g)Transfat (g)Monounsaturated fat (g)Polyunsaturated fat (g)Cholesterol (mg)Dietary fibre (g)Total sodium (mg)Per 100 ients:Beans (72%), corn (6%), butter beans, red kidney beans, green beans,barlotti beans, vinaigrette (water, vinegar, sugar, salt, starch, herbs),celery, sweet corn3.7.1Explain why the salad is NOT suitable for a person suffering fromanaemia.3.7.2Evaluate the suitability of the nutrient content of the salad for aperson suffering from coronary heart disease.Copyright reservedPlease turn over(3)(7)[40]