Information Technology Grade 12 Past Papers

Here we have added some resources that can really help you as you get ready for your Grade 12 Information Technology exams. You’ll find study guides, past papers, memos, and a few other tools to help you ace your matric exams.

CAPS Resources

A National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement serves as the authoritative blueprint for the educational framework in South African schools. This comprehensive policy document meticulously enumerates all authorized subjects spanning from grades R to 12, providing a clear roadmap for the entire academic journey. Furthermore, it outlines the program specifications and promotion criteria applicable to grades R through 12. It’s important to note that a distinct Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement has been meticulously crafted for each individual subject, ensuring a tailored approach to education.

2022 – CAPS Curriculum and Assessment Policy

2021 – CAPS Curriculum and Assessment Policy

2020 – CAPS Curriculum and Assessment Policy

Past Papers and Memorandums 

2023

June Question Paper

Information Technology Paper 1 (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 1 (AFR)

Information Technology Paper 2 (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 2 (AFR)

Information Technology Data Files

June Memo

Information Technology Paper 1 Memo (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 1 Memo (AFR)

Information Technology Paper 2 Memo (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 2 Memo (AFR)

2022

November Question Paper

Information Technology Paper 1 (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 1 (AFR)

Information Technology Paper 2 (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 2 (AFR)

Information Technology Data Files (AFR)

Information Technology Data Files (ENG)

November Memo

Information Technology Paper 1 Memo (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 1 Memo (AFR)

Information Technology Paper 2 Memo (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 2 Memo (AFR)

June Question Paper

Information Technology Paper 1 (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 1 (AFR)

Information Technology Paper 2 (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 2 (AFR)

June Memo

Information Technology Paper 1 Memo (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 1 Memo (AFR)

Information Technology Paper 2 Memo (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 2 Memo (AFR)

2021

November Question Paper

Information Technology Paper 1 (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 1 (AFR)

Information Technology Paper 2 (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 2 (AFR)

Information Technology Data Files (ENG)

Information Technology Data Files (AFR)

November Memo

Information Technology Paper 1 Memo (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 1 Memo (AFR)

Information Technology Paper 2 Memo (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 2 Memo (AFR)

June Question Paper

Information Technology Paper 1 (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 1 (AFR)

Information Technology Paper 2 (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 2 (AFR)

June Memo

Information Technology Paper 1 Memo (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 1 Memo (AFR)

Information Technology Paper 2 Memo (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 2 Memo (AFR)

2020

November Question Paper

Information Technology Paper 1 (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 1 (AFR)

Information Technology Paper 2 (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 2 (AFR)

Information Technology Data Files

November Memo

Information Technology Paper 1 Memo (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 1 Memo (AFR)

Information Technology Paper 2 Memo (ENG)

Information Technology Paper 2 Memo (AFR)

Frequently Asked Questions

Grade 12 IT past papers enable students to familiarize themselves with the examination’s structure, types of questions posed, and the depth of answers expected, making them an essential tool for exam preparation.

Start by mastering the course content. Once confident, attempt the past papers in a simulated exam environment. Afterward, analyze your answers using the provided marking schemes to identify areas for improvement.

While the exact questions might not be replicated, similar themes or styles of questions can often recur. Understanding the concepts is more crucial than memorizing answers.

Extremely beneficial. Reviewing multiple past papers exposes students to a variety of question patterns and broadens their understanding of potential exam topics.

While this can vary based on the specific curriculum, many Grade 12 IT exams include practical coding or programming questions to assess students’ hands-on skills.

While past papers are vital for practice, they should be used alongside other revision methods like reading textbooks, exploring online resources, and hands-on coding exercises.

One past paper may not encompass the entire syllabus, but analyzing several from different years should provide a well-rounded view of the topics frequently tested.

Author: Isabel Sanderson
Editor: Megan Dreyer
Date Published; December 12, 2023