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Computer Final Exams

The document contains a 16 question trial test for Omar Computer School. It covers topics such as the definition of a computer, examples of computer hardware and software components, functions of parts like the CPU, memory, and ALU. It also addresses differences between data and information, definitions of terms like "program," "booting," and "virus." Primary memory and different types of software are discussed as well. The test aims to evaluate understanding of fundamental computer concepts and components.

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Computer Final Exams

The document contains a 16 question trial test for Omar Computer School. It covers topics such as the definition of a computer, examples of computer hardware and software components, functions of parts like the CPU, memory, and ALU. It also addresses differences between data and information, definitions of terms like "program," "booting," and "virus." Primary memory and different types of software are discussed as well. The test aims to evaluate understanding of fundamental computer concepts and components.

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OMAR COMPUTER SCHOOL

TRIAL TEST
1. What is a computer? (2mks)

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2. State two types/examples of computer output devices. (2mks)

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2. Describe the functions of the following computer hardware components: (2mks)

(a) Mouse

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(b) Scanner

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3. Differentiate between hardware and software components of a computer (3mks)

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4. Highlight four operations of a computer? (4mks)

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5. Differentiate between data and information? (2mks)


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TRIAL TEST
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6. Explain the word, “program” as used in computer software? (2mks)

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7. Explain four advantages of a computer? (4mks)

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8. Explain the following terms

a) Central processing unit ( 1mks)

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b) Memory unit (1mk)

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c) Arithmetic and logic unit( ALU) (1mk)

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9. The basic unit of memory is called …………………………… ( ½ mk)

10. What is primary memory and state two types of primary memory? (3mks)

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OMAR COMPUTER SCHOOL
TRIAL TEST
11. Name five categories of software (2mks)

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12. Give 4 Functions of operating system? ( 2mks)

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13. Describe the word ”booting” as used in computer. 2mks

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14. What is the difference between warm booting and cold booting? 2mks)

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15. Define a virus? 1mks)

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16. Name 4 salient features of windows operating system. 4mks)

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