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Mid Term 1 Exam May 2022-Form 2

Computer Studies -Time: 2 Hours
1. Define the following terms. (5marks)
a. Computer
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b. ICT
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Computer laboratory
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c. Data Interface cables
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d. Peripheral devices
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2. Differentiate between the following computer terms: (4marks)
a. Central processing unit and system unit
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b. Data and information
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3. Describe four main physical parts of a computer. (4marks)
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4. a) Name and explain three different ways classifying computers. (6marks)

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 b) Name two categories of computers as classified in (a) above. (6marks)
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a) What is the name of the machine developed by Charles Babbage? (1mark)
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b) State six characteristics of the first generation of computers. (6marks)
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c) With the aid of diagrams illustrate the difference between analog and digital data signal. (4marks)
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5. Give five advantages and five disadvantages of using computer today. (10marks)
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6. List and Explain five areas where ICT is applied in our society today. (5marks)
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8. Before setting up a computer lab Shujaa School was advised to make several considerations to ensure
they put up a favorable lab.
a) What are the four factors to be considered when preparing a computer lab? (4marks)
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b) What measures should Shujaa school put in place to ensure the security of:
i) The computers in the lab. (5marks)
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ii) The users of the lab. (5marks)
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a) Differentiate between cold booting and warm booting. (4marks)
b) Outline the procedure for
i) Cold booting a computer (3marks)
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ii) Shutting down a computer. (3marks)

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c) Explain five categories of keys found on a standard keyboard. (5marks)
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9. State four factors to consider before purchasing a computer hardware or computer accessories. (4marks)
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10. Give five resources that are managed and controlled by an operating system. (5marks)
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11. List three types of files found in a computer system. (3marks)
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12. List four factors to be considered when acquiring a printer. (4marks)
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13. Describe each of the following computer cable. (4marks)
Parallel cable
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Serial cable
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14. Define the following terms: (4marks)
Disk compression
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Disk formatting
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