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THE SACRED HEART GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL-MIRITHU

FORM I END OF TERM I 2024

COMPUTER STUDIES EXAMINATION

NAME: ………………………………. CLASS: …………… ADM NO: ………….

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS

1. What is a computer? (2marks)

2. List four different parts that make up a computer. (2marks)

3. State two differences between desktop computers and laptop computers. (2marks)

4. Give two differences between tower – style and desktop system units. (2mks)

5. Why is a computer called an electronic device? (1mark)

6. A…………………….. .computer performs only one task while a ……..……………


computer performs more than one task. (2marks)
7. State three Characteristics of Third generation Computers. (3marks)

8. Name the four basic functions that a computer performs. (2marks)

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9. Name the technology used to develop the following generations of computers. (2marks)
(i) First generation ………………………………..
(ii) Second generation ……………………………..
(iii) Third generation ……………………………………
(iv) Fifth generation …………………………………….
10. Using an abacus represent 854037. (3mks)

11. Who is known as the father of computers……………………………... (1mark)


12. …………….does all the processing and calculations in a computer. (1mark)
13. Name the four classifications of computers and in each give an example. (4marks)

14. ……………….. is known as the earliest calculating device. (1mark)

15. State four reasons why a mobile phone is regarded as a computer. (4marks)

16. Explain the meaning of the term ICT. (2marks)

17. Name the three types of microcomputers that we have? (3marks)


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18. Explain the following terms as used in computer studies. (8 mks)

(i) Data

……………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Program

………………………………………………………………………………………………

(iii) Data processing

………………………………………………………………………………………………

(iv) Information

………………………………………………………………………………………………

19. Explain the term system Unit. (1mk)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

20. List the steps one would follow when shutting down a computer system. (3mks)

21. State two differences between RAM and ROM. (2mks)

22. Give two reasons why smaller computers like Laptops tend to be more expensive than
desktop computers. (2mks)

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23. Which category of computers would you place an N- series Nokia phone. (1mk)

24. List three factors to be considered when purchasing a microcomputer (3mks)

25. Explain four reasons which make microcomputers suitable for personal computing work. (4mks)

26. Identify and explain four areas where computers are used to process data (8mks)

27. Identify three advantages of using computers in banking (3mks)

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28. Define the term ‘ computer laboratory’ ( 2mks)

29. Give two factors to be considered when preparing a computer laboratory (2mks)

30. List down three safety precautions one should observe when entering a computer laboratory
(3mks)

31. Describe the ideal environment for a computer to work properly (3mks)

32. Explain why smoke and Dust particles are harmful to a computer. (2mks)

33. Why must foods and beverages be kept out of the computer room? (2mks)

34. List down four functions of the uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) (4mks)

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35. Mention two things that are likely to cause strain- in the computer room. (2mks)

36. Identify three proper sitting postures while using the computer. (3mks)

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