ZERAKI ACHIEVERS EXAMINATION 12.

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TERM ONE EXAMINATION 2024
FORM TWO
451/1
COMPUTER STUDIES
Time 2 HOURS
MARKING SCHEME

INSTRUCTIONS

 Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided.

 Answer ALL the Questions
 All answers should be written in the spaces provided
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FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

QUESTION SCORE
1 – 27

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1. Define the term password as used in word processor. (2 marks)
 Password is a combination of characters that prevents unauthorized users/persons from
opening and changing a document.
2. List the two types of password used to protect a document. (2 marks)
 Password to modify
 Password to open
3. Differentiate between editing and formatting as used in word processor. (4 marks)
 Editing is the making necessary changes to a document (adding or deleting text) while
formatting is the making a document appealing and attractive.
4. State four categories of system software. (4 marks)
 Networking software
 Firm ware
 Operating system
 Utility software
5. Describe three examples of application software giving their uses. (6 marks)
 Word processor: typing a document
 Spreadsheet: performing calculations
 Desktop publisher: designing publications
 Computer aided design: technical drawing
 Database: keeping records of files
 Graphics software: designing and manipulating graphics
(Stating @1mk description or use @ 1mk)
6. State four features of a multimedia capable computer. (4 marks)
 Output text
 Sound output
 Video
 Pictures
 Accept: speakers, CD/DVD drive, sound cards, Monitor

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7. Describe the term ICT (2 marks)
 Is the integration of computers and telecommunication devices for the purpose of
communication.

8. Differentiate between peripheral devices and system unit. (4 marks)

 Peripheral device re devices connected to the system using data cables while system unit
is a box that houses the CPU and other drives of the computers.
9. State four characteristics of super computers. (4 marks)
 High processing speed
 High storage capacity
 High memory capacity
 Large in science
 Most expensive
 Consumed a lot of power
 Generated a lot of heat
10. State three reasons why it is important the computer laboratory has a standard furniture.
(3 marks)
 To provide upright sitting position
 To accommodate all the peripheral devices
 To accommodate the weight of all the devices
11. Differentiate between keying in device and pointing device. (4 marks)
 Keying in devices are used to feed data into the computer by pressing the keys while
pointing devices are used to execute commands of the computer.
12. State four factors to consider when selecting an input device. (4 marks)
 Speed of the device
 Accuracy
 Nature of data to be feed
 Volume of data
 Warranty
 Cost
 Availability of the device

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13. State three characteristics of Read Only Memory. (3 marks)
 Store data permanently or semi-permanent
 Non volatile
 The content cannot be change
14. Define the term operating system. (2 marks)
 Is the main program that controls the execution of user application and enables the user
to access hardware and software resources of the computer.
15. Describe the three functional units of a processor. (6 marks)
 Control unit: Coordinates all the activities in the CPU as well as the input, output and
storage operations of the computer.
 Arithmetic Logic Unit: Performs all the arithmetic and logical operations of the
computer.
 Main Memory: Is the working storage of the computer, provides temporary storage of
data during execution.
16. State two difference between projector and plotter. (4 marks)
 Projector is a softcopy output while plotter is hardcopy output.
 Projector display information on plain wall while plotter produce information on large
paper
17. State four resources under the control of operating system. (4 marks)
 Memory
 Processor
 Input devices
 Output devices
 Storage devices
 Networking devices
18. Differentiate between file and folder. (4 marks)
 A file is a collection of related data given a unique name while is a named storage
location used to store related files
19. Explain the three parts of task bar. (6 marks)
 Start button: is the left part that displays the start menu
 Task manager: Is the middle part that displays all the running application.
 System try: is the right most part displays tasks running on the background

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20. Explain why it is important to carry out the following activities on a disk. (3 marks)
a. Formatting:
 To delete all the files and information on the disk
 To make the disk be recognized by the operating system
b. Defragmentation:
 For easy access of files
c. Compression.
 To create more storage on disk
21. State three types of indentation used in word processor. (3 marks)
 Hanging indentation
 1st line indentation
 Full indentation
22. State the importance of creating a drop cap when creating a document. (2 marks)
 To attract attention of the users.
23. Explain the two types of page orientation used in word processor. (4 marks)
 Portrait: text and graphics are printed with the longest side of the paper placed vertically.
 Landscape: text and graphics are printed with the longest side of the paper placed
horizontally
24. Write the following acronyms in full. (4 marks)
 WIMP: Windows Icon Menu Pointing
 AI: Artificial Intelligence
 SATA: Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
 BIOS: Basic Input Output System
25. Describe four character case options available in word processor. (4 marks)
 Uppercase: all text in capital
 Lowercase: all text in small letters
 Sentence case: The first character of the paragraph in capital the rest in small letters
 Title case: The fast characters of every letter in capital the rest in small case
 Toggle case: Changes capital to small letters and small letter to Capital

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26. State four disadvantages of using word processor. (4 marks)
 Require power to operate
 Require skills to operate
 Files are prone to virus
 The documents can be hacked during transmission
27. State four features of a file. (4 marks)
 Name
 Extension
 Date of creation
 Size
 Date of modification

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