CONSUMER STUDIES
GRADE 12 
NSC EXAMS
PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS
NOVEMBER 2018

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 
1. This question paper consists of SIX questions. 

2. ALL the questions are COMPULSORY and must be answered in the  ANSWER BOOK. 
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this  question paper. 
4. Start EACH question on a NEW page. 
5. You may use a calculator. 
6. Write only in black or blue ink. 
7. Pay attention to spelling and sentence construction. 
8. Write neatly and legibly.

QUESTIONS 

QUESTION 1: SHORT QUESTIONS 
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.  Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question  numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.20) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.21 D. 
1.1.1 The South African Revenue Service … 

1. approves products of high quality. 
2. determines the inflation rate. 
3. receives and hands over tax money. 
4. regulates the building industry. (1) 

1.1.2 The repo rate is the interest charged by … 

1. furniture stores. 
2. the National Credit Regulator. 
3. banks for home loans. 
4. the Reserve Bank. (1) 

1.1.3 An advantage of wind energy: 

1. Causes air pollution 
2. Safe for bird life 
3. Has no impact on landscapes 
4. Wind is always blowing (1) 

1.1.4 Using antioxidants as food additives prevents … 

1. allergies and separation. 
2. discolouration and rancidity. 
3. rancidity and allergies. 
4. separation and discolouration. (1) 

1.1.5 Restricted food intake to the point of dangerous weight loss: 

1. Malnutrition 
2. Bulimia 
3. Anorexia 
4. Diet (1) 

1.1.6 Eating fat sparingly will help with the management of … 

1. anaemia. 
2. anorexia.
3. diabetes. 
4. osteoporosis. (1) 

1.1.7 A food combination that assists with the formation of red blood  cells: 

1. Tomato salad and stewed liver 
2. Deep-fried potato chips and fish 
3. Macaroni and minced meat 
4. Carrot salad and oven-roasted chicken (1)

1.1.8 A suitable choice for breakfast for a person suffering from celiac  disease: 

1. All Bran flakes 
2. Jungle oats 
3. Weet-Bix 
4. Mealiepap/Maize porridge (1) 

1.1.9 Eco-friendly fabrics … 

1. are fashion classics. 
2. have a low carbon footprint. 
3. do not contain any dyes. 
4. are made from regenerated fibres. (1) 

1.1.10 A person with an oval body shape should wear clothes with … 

1. curved lines and analogous colours. 
2. dark colours and a contrasting belt. 
3. horizontal lines and light colours. 
4. monochromatic colours and vertical lines. (1) 

1.1.11 An initiation fee is charged by a/an … 

1. bank to assess property. 
2. deeds office for registering a mortgage bond. 
3. bank for processing a home loan application. 
4. attorney who draws up a bond document. (1) 

1.1.12 Levies must be paid by … 

1. builders. 
2. sectional title owners. 
3. full title owners. 
4. tenants. (1) 

1.1.13 The housing acquisition option that allows the most creativity: 

1. Building own house 
2. Renting a house 
3. Buying a full-title house 
4. Buying a sectional-title house (1) 

1.1.14 A responsibility of a sectional-title property owner: 

1. Cleaning the swimming pool 
2. Painting the exterior walls of the unit 
3. Paying for the electricity used in the unit 
4. Working in the communal gardens (1)

1.1.15 A consumer qualifies for a government housing subsidy if  he/she … 

1. has owned property before and is older than 21 years. 
2. earns R3 000,00 per month and wants to buy a second home.
3. has no financial dependants and is a first-time home owner. 
4. has financial dependants and earns R3 300,00 per month. (1) 

1.1.16 Mark-up includes … 

1. overheads and profit. 
2. packaging and raw materials. 
3. profit and packaging. 
4. raw materials and overheads. (1) 

1.1.17 This will help an entrepreneur to decide whether to go ahead with a  business idea: 

1. Cash flow projection 
2. Calculating mark-ups 
3. Financial feasibility study 
4. Quality control (1) 

1.1.18 Adhering to specifications … 

1. assists with the careful control of finances. 
2. ensures that products are always the same. 
3. makes staff training easier. 
4. sets a standard for packaging. (1) 

1.1.19 The meaning of sustainable production and consumption: 

1. Determining the specification of the product 
2. Making a profit in the long term 
3. Reducing pollution and waste 
4. Securing long-term financial resources (1) 

1.1.20 A best-sale scenario would occur if a business … 

1. has long-terms goals. 
2. makes a profit every month. 
3. produces enough products to break even. 
4. employs a marketer to do the advertising. (1) 

1.2 Select THREE factors in the list below that influence the efficient production of quality products. Write only the letters (A–F) next to the question number  (1.2) in the ANSWER BOOK. 

1. Consumer appeal 
2. Customer relations 
3. Planning 
4. Quality control 
5. Reducing waste 
6. Stock control (3)

1.3 Identify the stage in the fashion cycle for EACH of the descriptions below.  Write only the stage next to the question numbers (1.3.1 to 1.3.4) in the  ANSWER BOOK. 
1.3.1 Interest in the fashion item is slowly decreasing. (1) 
1.3.2 The fashion item is expensive and available from designers. (1) 
1.3.3 The fashion item is not available in chain stores anymore. (1) 
1.3.4 The fashion item is mass produced and cheaper. (1) 
1.4 Choose a description in COLUMN B that matches the type of contract  in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–G) next to the question numbers  (1.4.1 to 1.4.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.4.6 H. 

1.5 Identify THREE CORRECT statements in the list below regarding the  consumption of non-human energy by household appliances. Write only the  letters (A–F) next to the question number (1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. 

1. A full refrigerator uses less energy. 
2. Induction hobs save electricity. 
3. Microwave ovens are energy efficient. 
4. Spiral stove plates use more energy to heat than solid stove plates. 
5. Tumble driers are energy efficient. 
6. Upright freezers use less electricity than chest freezers. (3) 

1.6 Identify FIVE CORRECT statements in the list below regarding hypertension.  Write only the letters (A–J) next to the question number (1.6) in the ANSWER  BOOK. 

1. Avoid processed food. 
2. Consume enough potassium, magnesium and calcium. 
3. Eat enough chicken and fish. 
4. It is caused by consuming too much sodium. 
5. Include vitamin C in the diet to help with the absorption of sodium. 
6. It increases the workload of the heart. 
7. Normal blood pressure is 140/90. 
8. People that are anaemic are more likely to suffer from hypertension. 
9. Reduce the consumption of eggs. 
10. The walls of the larger arteries lose their natural elasticity. (5) [40]

QUESTION 2: THE CONSUMER 
2.1 Define the term stokvel. (1) 
2.2
2.2.1 Give the time frame for a cooling-off period as applicable to the  signing of a contract. (1)   
2.2.2 State under which conditions a cooling-off condition applies when  direct marketing was used for a sales transaction. (2) 
2.3 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. 

2.3.1 Name the type of business deal evident in the scenario. (1)
2.3.2 Predict what is likely to happen when the money is transferred. (2)
2.4 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. 

Suggest how water can be used more efficiently by referring to: 
2.4.1 Toilets (2)
2.4.2 Plants (2) 
2.5 According to Statistics South Africa municipalities spend more than 20% of  their income on electricity. Explain what this money is spent on. (3) 
2.6 Explain the interrelationship between earning a high salary and paying taxes.  (3 x 2) (6) [20]

QUESTION 3: FOOD AND NUTRITION 
3.1 Give TWO reasons why stabilisers are added to food. (2) 
3.2 Food labels protect consumers, provide information and help with the choice  of food items for a healthy diet. List the information on a food label that will  meet these aims. (4) 
3.3 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. 

3.3.1 Define the health condition obesity. (2)
3.3.2 Give ONE reason for Nicole's obesity. (2) 
3.3.3

1. Other than obesity, identify the food-related health condition  that Nicole is suffering from due to her high carbohydrate  intake. (1)
2. Explain the causes of the food-related health condition  identified in QUESTION 3.3.3(a). (5) 

3.3.4 Nicole was concerned that she might be HIV positive. Give TWO  reasons for her concern. (2) 
3.3.5 Explain why Nicole has high cholesterol levels. (6)
3.3.6 Describe the advantages of the following for Nicole: 

1.  Physical exercises (2) 
2. The inclusion of monounsaturated fats in her diet (2)

3.4 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. 

3.4.1 Explain how poor food hygiene of consumers living in rural areas contributes to the transmission of listeriosis. (2 x 2) (4)  
3.4.2 Discuss why listeriosis affects consumers in the low socio-economic group so readily. (4 x 2) (8) 

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QUESTION 4: CLOTHING 
4.1 Give FOUR suggestions how consumers can support sustainable textiles  when buying clothing items. (4) 
4.2 Explain what organic cotton is. (1) 4.3 Study the picture and information below and answer the questions that follow. 

4.3.1 

1. Identify the clothing item that is an example of retrospective  fashion. (1) 
2. Motivate your answer to QUESTION 4.3.1(a). (1) 

4.3.2 Describe the optical illusion created by the following items from the  outfit above when worn by a young adult: 

1.  Shirt (2)
2. Suit (2)

4.3.3 Write a paragraph to discuss the versatility of the navy blue suit. (4) 
4.3.4 Analyse why the selected accessories have been chosen wisely. (5) [20]

QUESTION 5: HOUSING AND INTERIOR 
5.1 Name THREE types of monthly payments that a homeowner must pay to the  local municipality. (3) 
5.2 Explain the function of a body corporate. (2)
5.3 Name TWO costs included in the monthly repayments of a home loan. (2) 
5.4 Give TWO reasons why reducing human energy consumption should be  considered when buying household appliances. (2) 
5.5 Explain what a government housing subsidy is. (3) 
5.6 Explain the difference between full-title ownership and sectional-title  ownership. (2 x 2) (4) 
5.7 Discuss FOUR financial disadvantages of renting a property. (4 x 2) (8) 
5.8 Compile a checklist of EIGHT universal design features applicable to a  combination gas and electric stove. (8) 
5.9 Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. 

Analyse the disadvantages for José having a house built. (8) [40]

QUESTION 6: ENTREPRENEURSHIP 
6.1 Name TWO options available to an entrepreneur to distribute his/her products. (2) 
6.2 Define the term target market. (2)
6.3 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. 

6.3.1 State the main purpose of stock control in Nelisa's business. (3) 
6.3.2 Explain why a tidy workplace is important for the efficient  production of Nelisa's products. (4) 
6.3.3 State FOUR items of information that should appear on the labels  of Nelisa's products. (4) 
6.3.4 Discuss why it is important for Nelisa to deal with customer  queries. (5)
6.3.5 Various factors must be considered in an entrepreneur's choice of  a suitable product for small-scale production.  Discuss how EACH of the following factors contributes to Nelisa's  success: 

1.  Availability of financial resources (3) 
2. Availability of raw materials (3) 

6.3.6 The selling price of a pair of earrings is R290,00. The raw materials  to make 150 pairs of earrings cost R7 970. The overheads to make  150 pairs of earrings are R8 270. 

1. Calculate how many pairs of earrings must be sold to cover  the production cost. Show ALL your calculations. (3) 
2. Calculate the profit that Nelisa will make if she sells 150 pairs  of earrings. Show ALL your calculations. (3) 

6.3.7 Nelisa met her sales targets and achieved her monthly sales  objective for each of the past 18 months. Give reasons for her success AND explain why she is likely to have continued success.   (4 x 2) (8) 

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TOTAL: 200