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Theory exam: Thursday 29 October 2026

CAT Grade 12 theory: the 2026 study guides

Two PDF guides for Paper 2, written by a CAT teacher, and a free Core Learner Checklist with every guide. Learn everything you are examined on, then see what the theory paper keeps asking.

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Study GuideR129 Exam Preparation GuideR89 Both guides Save R69R149

All four, English and Afrikaans: R199 · Afrikaans guides (RTT)

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  • 150 marks
  • 3 hours
  • Free checklist included
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Study Guide: Theory Exam Preparation Guide: Theory

For learners who know the work but lose marks in how they answer

The theory paper rewards the right terminology and answering exactly what is asked. The Study Guide teaches the content and the way to answer, the Exam Preparation Guide shows what four years of papers repeated, and the free checklist gives you a tick-list for the last stretch. Parents: this gives your child a clear plan for the days before the exam.

Two guides and a free checklist

Learn the content.

Study Guide: Theory

Explains everything in Paper 2 with worked examples and mark values. Each topic has a priority marker and a "where learners lose marks" section, plus how to budget the three hours and what each command word obliges you to write.

  • Systems technologies
  • Internet and networks
  • Information management
  • Social implications
  • Solution development
  • Exam technique

53 pages

Know what the paper keeps asking.

Exam Preparation Guide: Theory

Analyses the November theory papers of 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025: the fixed structure, which topics repeat and what to revise first, question by question.

  • Patterns across four papers
  • Priorities
  • Section A question types
  • Section C scenarios
  • Question by question
  • Common mistakes

29 pages

Free with every guide.

Core Learner Checklist: Theory

A tick-list of what to know for every question and section, a last-week focus and seven rules that save marks. Included free, in the same language, when you buy any theory guide.

  • Section A
  • Section B
  • Section C
  • Last-week focus
  • Seven rules that save marks

14 pages

Where the 150 marks sit

The structure was the same in all four papers from 2022 to 2025, so you can divide your study time in the same ratio.

  • Section A: Terminology 25
  • Q4 Systems technologies 25
  • Q5 Internet and networks 15
  • Q6 Information management 10
  • Q7 Social implications 10
  • Q8 Solution development 15
  • Section C: Integrated scenarios 50

Choose your guide

English and Afrikaans guides, as PDF downloads. Prices in rand.

Theory (Paper 2)

Every theory guide comes with the free Core Learner Checklist in the same language.

English guides (CAT)

Study Guide: Theory (English)

Everything in Paper 2, explained, with worked examples and mark values. Free checklist included.

R129 53 pages

Exam Preparation Guide: Theory (English)

What the 2022 to 2025 theory papers kept asking, with priorities. Free checklist included.

R89 29 pages

Afrikaanse gidse (RTT)

Studiegids: Teorie (Afrikaans)

Alles in Vraestel 2, verduidelik, met uitgewerkte voorbeelde en puntewaardes. Gratis kontrolelys ingesluit.

R129 53 bladsye

Eksamenvoorbereidingsgids: Teorie (Afrikaans)

Wat die 2022- tot 2025-teorievraestelle herhaaldelik gevra het, met prioriteite. Gratis kontrolelys ingesluit.

R89 29 bladsye

Practical (Paper 1)

The 2026 practical paper was written on 13 October. These guides cover the 2022 to 2025 practical papers, for revision or for next year.

English guides (CAT)

Study Guide: Practical (English)

Every skill, with worked examples and mark values.

R129 35 pages

Exam Preparation Guide: Practical (English)

What the 2022 to 2025 papers kept asking, plus a 3-hour plan.

R89 30 pages

Afrikaanse gidse (RTT)

Studiegids: Prakties (Afrikaans)

Elke vaardigheid, met uitgewerkte voorbeelde en puntewaardes.

R129 36 bladsye

Eksamenvoorbereidingsgids: Prakties (Afrikaans)

Wat die 2022- tot 2025-vraestelle herhaaldelik gevra het, plus 'n 3-uur-plan.

R89 32 bladsye

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Why you can trust it

  • Written by a CAT teacher.
  • Based on four real NSC November papers (2022 to 2025), theory and practical.
  • Clear mark values and priorities, so you know what to practise first.
  • The 2026 edition.

Questions

What do I get?

A PDF you can read on a phone, tablet or computer, and print if you like. After you pay we email you a payment confirmation, then a second email with your files attached. If it does not arrive, you can have it sent again.

Is this official?

No. It is an independent study aid and is not a Department of Basic Education document. It does not predict the paper and does not guarantee marks or a pass.

Is it enough on its own?

Use it together with your teacher and your textbook, and practise on a computer.

Will it cover the 2026 paper?

No. It covers the 2022 to 2025 November papers. A later edition will add the 2026 papers.

When is the theory exam?

The Department of Basic Education timetable has CAT Paper 2 (Theory) on Thursday 29 October 2026, in the afternoon session, for three hours. Check the date with your school.

Theory or practical?

Theory (Paper 2) is the next exam, so the theory guides come first on this page. The practical guides (Paper 1) are further down, for revision or for next year. They are separate products.

What is the free checklist?

The Core Learner Checklist is a 14-page tick-list for Paper 2: what to know for each question, a last-week focus and seven rules that save marks. It is included free, in the same language, with every theory guide.

Which language?

Both. Pick the English guides (CAT) or the Afrikaans guides (Rekenaartoepassingstegnologie, RTT) in the buy section. The EN/AF switch at the top only changes the language of this page.

Can I get a refund?

Not if you change your mind: every file is digital, delivered at once and made out in your name. But if you buy a theory guide and pay before 14:00 on 29 October 2026, and the learner does not pass CAT (a final CAT mark below 30% on their official 2026 NSC certificate or Statement of Results), we refund your order. Email us the proof by 28 February 2027. If the file never reaches you, is damaged or is not what you paid for, email us at [enable JavaScript to see our email address] and we will fix it or refund you. See the terms.