SECTION A (40 MARKS)

1. a) Give an example of a: (3 marks)

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ii) Pointing device

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iii) Voice input device

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b) What are computer scanning devices? (1 mark)
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c) Name the type of scanners used to: (2 mark)
i) Capture the prices of goods at a point of sales terminal in supermarkets and superstores
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ii) Grade multiple choice examinations
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d) State four limitations of speech recognition devices. (4 marks)
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2. a) Describe three functions performed by the Central Processing Unit. (3 marks)

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b) Explain the functions performed by each of the following CPU elements:
i) Control Unit (2 marks)

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ii) Arithmetic and Logic Unit. (2 marks)
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iv) Registers (1 mark)
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v) The main memory (2 marks)

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vi) System Clock (1 mark)

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3. a) Name and explain the function of the keyboard keys represented by the following symbols:

b) Explain the following terms associated with the use of a mouse: (4 marks)
i) Left-clicking

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ii) Double-clicking

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iii) Right-clicking

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iv) Drag and Drop

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4. i) For each of the following, give me reasons why they are not allowed in a computer laboratory.
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i) Smoking

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ii) Eating foods

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iii) Liquids/ Beverages

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ii) Why would it not be good to install powder or water-based fire extinguishers in the computer room?
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iv) State ways of how you would control the following hazards in a computer laboratory. (3
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i) Dust
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ii) Humidity
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iii) Heat
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v) Mention two things that are likely to cause eye strain in the computer room? (2 marks)
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 SECTION B (40 MARKS)
5. a) Differentiate between the following terms as used in computing:
i) Computer and a Computer System

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ii) Clicking and Double Clicking

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iii) Digital Computer and Analogue Computer

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iv) Special Purpose Computer and a General Purpose Computer.
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v) Supercomputer and Mainframe Computers

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6. a) Explain the term System Unit. (1 mark)

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b) Name four components found under the cover of the system unit. (4 marks)

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c) Outline three features of a computer’s system unit. (3 marks)

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d) What are peripheral devices? (1 mark)

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e) Give two examples of peripheral devices. (1 mark)
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7. a) Explain how computers are used in the following areas to process data:
i) Supermarkets (1 mark)
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ii) Hospitals (1 mark)
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iii) Banks (1 mark)
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iv) Homes (1 mark)
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v) Schools (1 mark)
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b) Give three advantages of using computers for data processing over other types of
office and business equipment. (3 marks)
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c) Give two reasons why it would be necessary to have a UPS (Uninterruptible Power
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8. a) List and explain three functional elements of a computer system. (3 marks)
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b) The diagram below represents the essential features of a computer system. Study the diagram
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i) Name the components A, B, C, and D. (4 marks)

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ii) On the diagram above, indicate the direction of the data flow using an arrow. (3 marks)