1. This minute must be read in conjunction with Circular 0014/2009, dated 14 April 2009, which accompanied the final timetable for the 2009 National Senior Certificate examinations.
2. Below are the times that must be allocated to the processes leading to the writing of Computer Applications Technology Speed Test in October 2009:

  • 08:00 to 08:15: Arrival of candidates and briefing on examination instructions and irregularities;
  • 08:15 to 08:25: Logon process;
  • 08:25 to 08:45 Practice and warm-up;
  • 08:45 to 08:55: Reading time;
  • 08:55 to 09:00: Customising default page settings and inserting appropriate headers;
  • 09:00 to 09:10: Writing of the speed test.
3. Principals are requested to bring the content of this minute to the attention of all candidates writing the Speed Test in Computer Applications Technology for the 2009 National Senior Certificate examinations, as well as the relevant teachers.


SIGNED: AP CLAUSEN
ACTING HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2009:10:05