Gr 12 Consumer Studies Record&Final 2024
SACAI 2019, 2020 & 2021. NCS DBE November
2021, NCS DBE/November 2023 & NSS DBE/November 2022.
Topics
CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS p. 2
1. THE CONSUMER p. 6
2. FOOD AND NUTRITION p. 13
3. CLOTHES p. 26
4. HOUSING AND INTERIOR p. 32
5. ENTREPRENEURSHIP p. ...
CONSUMER
STUDIES
GRADE 12
November &
September
exam
2024
Previous exam papers were used to compile these notes. SACAI 2019, 2020 & 2021. NCS DBE November
2021, NCS DBE/November 2023 & NSS DBE/November 2022. These are only suggested answers from
the memorandums. Some information is repeated, I want to show you the different ways the same
information is asked.
I encourage you to answer the calculation/illustration.
Good luck. Juffrou Ansie
Topics
CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS p. 2
1. THE CONSUMER p. 6
2. FOOD AND NUTRITION p. 13
3. CLOTHES p. 26
4. HOUSING AND INTERIOR p. 32
5. ENTREPRENEURSHIP p. 39
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CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS
Brand A word, symbol, name or device that someone uses to distinguish
goods from those produced by other manufacturers is known as a
trademark.
Patent A patent is a license that gives someone the exclusive right to
manufacture, use or sell an invention for a certain period of time.
ABBA principle Advertisements for new products should be based on the ABBA
principle. Attention, Interest, Desire, Action.
Retrospective fashion A style of clothing that indicates it is from a previous era. The
Powerhouse Museum's exhibition of the "Nineties to Now" is a good
example of retrospective fashion.
Classic styles Classic styles change little and are timeless through the ages.
Eco fashions During the production of these clothes, no harmful chemicals and
bleaching agents are used when the material is dyed.
Systolic blood pressure The pressure when the heart beats while the blood pumps.
Diastolic blood pressure The pressure when the heart rests between heartbeats.
Obesity Abnormal accumulation of body fat.
Bacillary dysentery Common symptoms are moderate stomach pains and diarrhoea, with
blood or mucus in the stool.
Tuberculosis A highly contagious disease that usually attacks the lungs.
Bulimia Nervosa A vicious cycle of repeated overeating, followed by behaviours such as
forced vomiting or excessive exercise.
HIV/AIDS A disease of the human immune system caused by the human
immunodeficiency virus.
Gastroenteritis Acute diarrhoea, three or more loose stools, cramps, nausea, bloating.
Vitamin C Vitamin C is one of the essential vitamins that strengthen the immune
system.
Vitamin B The nutrient that will improve the iron absorption of the body
Food additives Chemical substances that are added to food to keep it fresh and/or
that improve the colour, flavour and texture of the product.
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Escherichia coli (E-coli) Escherichia coli (E-coli) is a type of bacteria that causes ulcers in the
intestines that make the stool bloody.
Emulsifiers Emulsifiers are ingredients added to food to maintain consistency and
prevent the mixture's ingredients from separating.
Chemical preservatives Chemical preservatives are ingredients that, under certain conditions,
slow down the growth of microorganisms, but do not necessarily
destroy them. However, this does not prevent quality decline during
manufacturing and distribution.
Non-renewable energy Fossil fuels such as coal, oil or gas are examples of non-renewable
sources energy sources
Opportunistic infections Infections that occur when the immune system cannot protect the
body against bacteria and viruses.
Peanuts Peanuts are one of the most common causes of allergic reactions.
Email numbers E-numbers are common on food labels across the European Union. E-
numbers indicate ingredients approved by the European Food Safety
Authority.
Provisional tax Taxes that apply to taxpayers with an infrequent income, such as
farmers. The amount is paid in two instalments so that the taxpayer
does not have to pay one large amount at the end of the financial
year.
LBS (Current Payment The tax that an employer deducts from his employees' income and
System) remits to SARS.
Excise duty Also called sin tax. Tax levied on the manufacture and sale of certain
products e.g. alcohol and tobacco products.
Registration costs A one-time amount charged by the bank to register a home loan
account.
Purchase deed A formal, written, legal agreement between the buyer and the seller
that sets out the terms and conditions.
Instalment sale transaction An instalment sale transaction is a transaction where a deposit is paid
and a credit agreement is signed.
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Laybuy A small deposit is paid for an item, after which the merchant holds the
item for the customer until the full amount is paid.
Title deed The document that shows the details of ownership and a property
A buyer only owns a house after the Registrar of Deeds has signed the
title deed.
Property tax The buyer is responsible for paying this and is based on the market
value of the property.
Lease An agreement between a property owner and a tenant for the use and
occupancy of a property against the payment of rent.
Rental Housing Act The law governing the relationship between tenants and landlords in
the private rental sector.
Money laundering Concealing the true nature or source of illicit money by moving it
through legitimate business channels.
Exclusion Clause / Indemnity The kind of clause included in contracts that releases a party from any
Clause liability should the agreement not be honoured.
Mortgage Be registered at the deeds office and serve as security for the bank for
the repayment of the home loan.
Stock skin A group of people who undertake together to pay regular
contributions into a common fund for specific purposes.
Fraud scheme/scam After declining a telephone business offer, money was still deducted
from the consumer's bank account.
Gray goods Goods imported into a country through unofficial or unauthorized
distribution channels.
Pyramid scheme Members receive compensation for recruiting other members rather
than for selling any goods or services.
Cooling off period According to the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act 68 of 2008), a
consumer has five days to cancel a transaction concluded as a result of
direct marketing, without giving a reason or without financial
implications.
Multilevel pyramid scheme Products are sold and salespeople receive a portion of the sales from
a lower level.
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