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Section A: 50mks

Answer all the questions in the spaces provided

1. State two reasons for the increased use of Laptop computers in modern
workplaces (2marks)
2. What precautions would you take in the computer laboratory incase users are
complaining of overheating and suffocation (2marks)
3. Convert the decimal number 15.37310 to its binary number system equivalent
(3marks)
4. State four benefits of cloud storage in computing (4marks)
5. Describe four ways through which an organization can minimize threats to it data
integrity (4marks)
6. Mariam prepared a five-page brochure of Anestar School using Ms-publisher. He
wanted to insert a school badge in each page of the publication. State two
methods he need to apply to execute this task (2marks)
7. With an aid of a diagram, explain the stages of data processing cycle (5mks)
8. Explain the three factors used to classify the operating system (3mks)
9. List the three data processing methods (3mks)
10. Explain the following errors (4mks)
1. Transcription errors

2. Truncation errors

11. Briefly describe the following types of computer files (6mks)

1. Master file

2. Transaction file

3. Back up file

12. State three way in which you can classify computers (3mks)

13. Distinguish between the RAM and ROM primary memories (2mks)

14. Define the following terms as used in computer studies. (3mks)

1. Central Processing unit

2. Computer Laboratory

3. Bus
15. Give the importance of backing up data (2mks)

16. Differentiate between system software and application software (2mks)

Section A: 20mks

Answer any two questions below

17.
a) Define the term virus as used in computer systems (2mks)
b) Elaborate any four sources of computer virus (4mks)
c) Explain any four control measures against viruses in computer system (4mks)
18. Define the term ;
a. Internet (2mks)
b. Explain three problems that are associated with the use of the internet (6mks)
c. Highlight in details two importance of the internet (2mks)
19.
a) What is the difference between data input and data output (2mks)
b) Explain any four ways in which threats to data integrity can be minimized. (4mks)
c) What are two key advantages of using a computerized file system? (2mks)

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