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MID TERM 2 EXAM 2018

COMPUTER STUDIES
FORM 2
TIME: 2 HOURS

ST LUCIE KIRIRI GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL

Answer all questions
1 Differentiate between analog and digital computer (2mks)

2 Mention 2 reasons why laptops are more expensive than desktop computers with the same
Specifications. (2mks)

3 Mention 3 characteristics of the 4th generation computers: (3mks)

4 (i) Write the acronym UPS in full (1mk)

(ii) Explain 2 uses of UPS (2mks)

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5 State 3 precautions that should be taken to protect data loss in computer (3mks)

6 Explain two ways of booting a computer (2mks)

7 List 3 ways by which computers can be classified (3mks)

8 State 2 characteristics of a mainframe computer (2mks)

9 List 3 ways in which computers are used in education (3mks)

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10 Differentiate between general purpose and dedicated computers (2mks)

11 State 4 ways in which computers are used in the bank (4mks)

12 Define a computer laboratory (2mks)

13 State 2 possible dangers of shutting down a computer improperly (2mks)

14 Define peripheral devices (2mks)

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15 List 3 factors that might have been considered when setting a side the room for computer
laboratory (3mks)

16 What is a mouse (2mks)

17 Describe the following mouse actions: (3mks)

(i) Double click-

(i) Right click-

(iii) Drag and drop-

18 Explain the following terms as used in computer science (2mks)

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 (i) Data

(ii) Information

19 State any three functions of a computer (3mks)

20 (a) Explain the term system Unit (2mks)

(b) List three devices located under the cover of the system unit (3mks)

21 State 2 the differences between desktop computers and laptop computers (2mks)

22 Give three example of special – purpose computers (3mks)

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23 List down three safety precautions one should observe when entering a computer

laboratory (3mks)

24 Explain the function of the following keys: (5mks)

(i) Tab key

(ii) Caps Lock key:

(iii) Shift key:

(iv) Control key(Ctrl)-

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 (v) Space bar-

25 Briefly discuss the following components of a spreadsheet: (3mks)

(i) Worksheet

(ii) Database

(iii) Charts

26 (a) Differentiate between a header and footer (2mks)

(b) List two application areas of a spreadsheet (2mks)

27 Explain the following disk management activities:

(i) Disk defragmentation (2mks)
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 (ii) Disk partitioning (2mks)

(iii) Disk formatting (2mks)

28 Briefly explain the following: (4mks)

(i) Labels

(ii) Values

(iv) Formulae

(v) Function

29 Explain the following types of database models (6mks)

(i) Hierarchical

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 (ii) Network model

(iii) Relational

30 Discuss the following cell referencing: (4mks)

(i) Relative referencing

(ii) Absolute referencing

31 Explain the following types of typing modes in Ms-word:

(i) Insert mode (2mks)

(ii) Type over mode (2mks)

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32 List three factors to consider when choosing a word processor (3mks)

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