MUZZA HIGH SCHOOL

MID TERM I EXAMS 2020

SENIOR THREE
COMPUTER STUDIES
P840/1
2 hours
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SECTION.A

Answer all questions in this section

1. The………………………is responsible for the mathematical and comparison
sequences in the CPU.
A. Main memory
B. Control Unit
C. Arithmetic and Logic Unit
D. Micro processor
2. The scan disk process is categorized as a(n)………………………………
A. Application software
B. Operating System
C. Programming Languages
D. Utility Program
3. Calculate the number of bits in 16 bytes
A. 8
B. 2
C. 64
D. 128

4. Which of the following is not a programming Language?

A. Machine language.
B. Formula Translator.
C. BASIC.
D. English.
5. A flash memory is a example of a(n)………..device
A. processing
B. Flexibility
C. Input
D. Output
6. The ability of a computer to run many jobs at the same time is called
A. Multitasking
B. flexibility
C.Versatlity
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 D. Diligence
7. Which one of the following is the lowest-level programming language understood
by computers?
A. Machine Language.
B. FORTRAN (Formula Translator).
C. BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code).
D. 5GLs (Fifth-Generation programming Languages).
8. RAM is ………………………….
A. permanent memory
B. read only memory
C. Programmable memory
D. working memory
9. Which of the following can be written to, only one
A. Diskette
B. Flash disk
C. hard disk
D. CD-ROM
10. Data in a computer is stored in the ………………………………………………format
A. character B. digital
C. text D. multimedia
11. The acronym LSI stands for:
A. Long System Intelligence.
B. Large Scale Integration.
C. Last Software Input.
D. Least Security Information
12. The ……………………………….. is an example of system software that uses a
command line interface?
A. DOS
B. windows
C. Macintosh
D. novel

13. IBM stands for:

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 A. International Business Machine.
B. Input Bytes Mechanism.
C. Inverse Binary Mode.
D. Inter Base Multiplications.
14. A flash memory is an example of a(n)……….device
A. processing
B. storage
C. input
D. output
15. Which of the following is a primary input device to a computer?
A. Scanner
B. keyboard
C. mouse
D. digital camera
16. In a computer system, the system clock is very important because it
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A. is a storage device
B. determines data process speeds
C. shows the time and date
D. turnoff the computer after a long time

17. The following type of device is usually non-removable

A. floppy disk
B. hard disk
C. CD-ROM disk
D. DVD-ROM disk
18. The process of restarting a computer when it is already turned on is termed as
A. cold boot
B. cold rest
C. warm boot
D. warm rest
19. A.............…... or character is composed of eight ………….
A. kilobyte, megabyte
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B. megabyte, kilobytes
C. bit, bytes
D. byte, bits
20. Which one of the following computer would best suit a small scale factory of
about 500(five hundred) employees, to act as a server?
A. micro computer
B. mainframe computer
C. minicomputer
D. Supercomputer

SECTION.B: COMPULSORY
21. (a) Define system software(02 marks)
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(b) Give any two characteristics of computer software (02 marks)

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© System software is normally grouped into three categories. State the three
categories. (03 marks)
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(d) Mention the functions of each of the categories in © (03 marks)

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22. (a) Differentiate between computer hardware and software(04 marks)
Hardware
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(ii)……………………………………………………………………………………..................................
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Software
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(b) List any four internal components of computer hardware (04mrks)
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(c). Name two computer input devices other than a keyboard and a mouse (02
marks).
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23. Mention any four peripheral devices that can be added to the computer to add on
its functionality. (4marks)

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24. Write the following acronyms in full (3 marks)

i. RAM………………………………………………………………............
ii. CPU………………………………………………………………………….
iii. UPS…………………………………………………….......................

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25. State the three categories of computers and give two examples of each
category. (9 marks)

Category 1…………………………………………………………………
Examples……………………………………………………………
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Category 2…………………………………………………………………………
Examples ………………………………………………………………
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Category 3 ……………………………………………………………………………
Examples …………………………………………………………………………
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26. Name the parts of the computer system below. (4 marks)

C
A

B
D
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27.(a) Distinguish between Radom Access Memory (RAM) and Secondary Storage(04
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(b) Give examples of secondary storage (03 marks)
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28.(a) List the different computer generations(05 marks)
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(b) (i) Write down the characteristics of first generation computers(03 marks)
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(ii) Write down the characteristics of the second generation computers (02 marks)
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