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KEKOPEY SECONDARY SCHOOL END OF TERM TWO EXAMINATION

Form 2 Computer Studies Exam

Name: ________________________

Admission Number: ________________________

Stream: ________________________

Time: 2 hours

Total Marks: 70

Short Answer Questions (70 Marks)

1. Define the term database. (2 marks)

2. List two models of databases. (2 marks)

3. Explain the difference between RAM and ROM. (4 marks)

4. What is an operating system? Give one example. (3 marks)

5. Describe the function of the following hardware components: (5 marks)


o a) Keyboard (2 marks)
o b) Monitor (2 marks)

o c) Hard Disk (1 mark)

6. Differentiate between system software and application software. (3 marks)

7. What is data processing? (2 marks)

8. Explain 3 performed by database management software(3 marks)

9. Name two output devices. (2 marks)

10. What is word processing...give two advantages of electronic word processing over manual word
processing (4 marks)
11. List three input devices and explain their functions. (5 marks)

12. Define the term 'software'. (2 marks)

13. What are the main types of software? (3 marks)

14. Describe the function of the CPU in a computer system. (4 marks)


15. Explain what is meant by the term 'data'. (2 marks)

16. What is the difference between data and information? (3 marks)

17. Define 'hardware' and give two examples. (3 marks)

18. List two advantages of using computers. (2 marks)

19. Explain the term 'storage devices' and provide two examples. (4 marks)

20. What is the importance of an operating system in a computer? (4 marks)


21. Match the following computer application areas with the role played by the computer in each case: (8
marks)

A. Supermarket 1. Matching fingerprints

B. Hospital 2. Entertainment
C. Bank 3. Stock control

D. Hotel 4. Booking rooms

E. Home 5. Analyzing academic data


F. School 6. Manufacturing process control

G. Industry 7. Life support machines

H. Police station 8. Processing cheques

22. State four types of database models.(4mks)

23. State four features of database models(4mks)


24. State four components of spreadsheets(4mks)

25. Mention three disadvantages of using word processors(3mks)

26. State 4 functions of operating systems(4mks)

27. State the three types of computer buses(3mks)

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