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SUNSHINE SECONDARY SCHOOL

FORM 3 END TERM 2 EXAM
COMPUTER STUDIES
Instructions:
 This paper consists of TWO sections A and B.
 Answer ALL the questions in section A & B
 All answer should be written in the spaces provided on the question paper..

SECTION A (35 MARKS)

Answer all the questions in this section.
1. State one main reason why typing tutor is recommended to be used by computer students. (1mk)
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2. State three main ways of classifying computers. (3mks)
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3. Peter was sent to buy computers for the students' laboratory. He was supposed to take into account the
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• Processor speed
• Memory capacity
• Compatibility
State three main reasons for taking into account the above factors (3mks)
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4. Basic computer setup and cabling is a very important concept to be taught in a computer class. State
Three reasons to support the above concept. (3mks)
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5. State any two factors to be considered when selecting hard copy output devices. (2mks)
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6. State four benefits of using a computer in a school store. (4mks)

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7. Define the following terms as used in word processing (4mks)
a) Pagination
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b) Moving
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c) Indenting
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d) margins
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8. You have been asked to change your password state a precaution you need to take in order to avoid each
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a) Piracy
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b) Forgetting the password
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9. (a) Differentiate between pure binary and BCD code as used in data representation. (2mks)
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(b) Convert 2D1616 directly to binary. (2mks)
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10. Explain any two cultural effects as a result of use of ICT. (4mks)
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11. State three software requirements mandatory in a computer lab. (3mks)
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12. A school intends to set-up e-mail. List 4 activities likely to be provided by mails e-mail facility.
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SECTION B (35 MARKS)
13. (a) list two examples of
(i) Third generation languages (1mk)
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(ii) Object oriented languages (1mk)
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(c) Define the following terms as used in programming (6mks)
i) Object code
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ii) Source code
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iii) Assembler
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iv) Compiler
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vi) Interpreter
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(c) State four Differences between a compiler and an interpreter (4mks)
Compiler Interpreter
 14. (a) Below are two tables structures of files in a database
Employee Details Employee Details
Field Data type Field Data type
Employee name Text Employee no Number
Employee number Auto number Data employed Data/time
DOB Date/ Time Department Text
Address Text Salary Currency
(i) Which of the two tables is likely to be the parent table (1mk)
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(ii) It is advisable to ‘enforce referential integrity’ when creating a relationship. When creating a
relationship, what do you understand by the term referential integrity? (2mks)
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(iii) The field ‘employee no’ In the employee details table is likely to be the primary key what is a primary
Key (2mks)
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(iv) Which fields in both tables is most appropriate for creating a relationship? (1mk)
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(v) What would make the relationship between the tables fail to work? (2mks)
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(b) In databases, the field properties specify finer details related to the fields and the table entries expected.
State four field properties. (4mks)
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15. a) Briefly describe the following types of computational errors (3mks)
(i) Truncated
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(ii) Transposition
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(iii) Transcription
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b) Distinguish between online and real time processing (2mks)
Online Real time

The following is a spreadsheet relating to a farmer.

A B C
1 Crop Amount
2 Maize 150
3 Bean 300
4 Cashew nuts 850
5 Cabbages 1036
(i) A function =IF (B2<200, “Not Viable”), IF (B2>300, “Moderate”), IF (B2>1000, “Viable”))). Give
the appropriate result returned in cells C2, C3, C4 and C5 (2mks)
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c) Using two’s complement subtracts 9 from 3 and give the answer in decimal notation. (4mks)
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 Marking scheme
1. State one main reason why typing tutor is recommended to be used by computer students
(1 mark)
Improve Speed
Improve Accuracy
2. Give three main ways of classifying computers. (1 ½ marks)
Physical size
Functionality-not function
Purpose

3. Peter was sent to buy computers for the students' laboratory. He was supposed to take into account the
following factors.
• Processor speed
• Memory capacity
• Compatibility
Give three main reasons for taking into account the above factors( 3 marks)
• Processor speed determines the kind of programs to install, if it is fast multitasking can be
possible, bigger programs can be executes with ease
• Memory is important when looking at king of programs to installed, the speed of the
computer; it can be slow because of swapping if the memory is low.
• Compatibility is important since it would influence the future upgrading of the same
computer or using the existing software and hardware. ,

4. Basic computer setup and cabling is a very important concept to be taught in a computer class.
Give two reason to support the above concept. (2 mark)
• Improper set up can lead to spoiling the computer and at times crushing the whole system.
• Improper starting up and shutting down can lead to crushing of the hard disk.

5. State any two factors to be considered when selecting hard copy output devices.(2 marks)
• The quality of output
• The speed
• Compatibility

6. State four benefits of using a computer in a school store. (2 marks)

• For accurate inventory control
• Easier determination of reorder level
• Easier and faster retrieval of records

7. Define the following terms as used in word processing (4 marks)

a) Pagination
• Page numbering style e.g x of y
b) Moving-
• Changing the position of text
c) Indenting
• Moving the text from the margin

d) margins
• Page margins are the blank space around the edges of the page

8. You have been asked to change your password .state a precaution you need to take in order
to avoid each of the following.( 2 marks)
a) Piracy
•Hiding-use of file attribute
b) Forgetting the password
•use simple password
9. a) Differentiate between pure binary and BCD code as used in data representational mark)
• in pure binary the whole number is converted into binary while in BCD code each
individual digit is converted into binary represented using 4 bits
b) Convert 2D1616 directly to binary.(2 marks)
2 D 1 6

0010 1011 0001 0110

2D1616 =00101011000101102

10. Explain any two cultural effects as a result of use of ICT. (4 marks)
a. computer crimes
b. Moral effects.
Stating and explaining

11. Name three responsibilities that are carried out by network support professionals.^ marks)
a. Managing network
b. Provide help to users
c. Support the development
d. Planning, scheduling and implementing network hardware and software.

12. Give three software requirements mandatory in a computer lab. (3 mark)

• the operating system should be graphic user interface(GUI)
• software for application packages may also be graphic user interface based which support
the use of pointing devices
• an up to date anti-virus recommended.

13. A school intends to set-up e-mail. List 4 activities likely to be provided by mails e-mail facility.
(2mks)
• checking mail,
• composing mail,
• forwarding mail,
• sending mail,
• saving mail
• printing mail
Section B
1. (a) list two examples of
(i) Third generation languages (2marks)
 Pascal
 FORTRAN
 BASIC
 COBOL
(ii) Object oriented languages (2marks)
 Simula
 Small talk
 Java
 C++
Define the following terms as used in programming (2mks)
Object code
 It is a machine code produced by a computer
 It is an output of a translator
 It is a translated source code
 Translated program code
Source code
 This is a program written in the specific programming language
 Un translated program code
 Program in human understandable
Assembler
Translate assembly language in machine code.
Compiler
Translates entire source program into object code.
Translator
Convert source program into object code
Interpreter
Translates source program line-by-line allowing the CPU to execute one line before translating the next.
(c) Differentiate between a compiler and an interpreter (2marks)
Compiler Interpreter
Fast in translation Relatively slow translate line by line
Translate whole program at once Translate line by line take less memory
Take up large memory space Take less memory every time program is run
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Saves time because Exe file is saved Every time program is run hence consume time

1. Below are two tables structures of files in a database

Employee
Field Data type Field Data type
Employee name text Employee no Number
Employee number Auto number Data employed Data/time
DOB Date/ Time Department Text
Address Text Salary Currency
1. Which of the two tables is likely to be the parent table (1mk)
1. Employee because it has employee infor.

2. It is advisable to ‘enforce referential integrity’ when creating a relationship. What do

you understanding by the term reverential integrity. (2mks)
1. To ensure all records entered in the related table exists in the primary table.
 3. The field ‘employee no’ In the employee details table is likely to be the primary key
what is a primary Key (2mks)
1. Is a unique field that identify each record.
4. Which fields in both tables is most appropriate for creating a relationship?
(1mk)
1. Employee number
5. What would make the relationship between the table fail to work
(2mks)
1. The data type is not similar
2. In databases the field properties specify finer details related to the fields and the table entries
expected. State FOUR field properties. (4mks)
1. input mark
2. Validation Rule
3. Required
4. Indexed
3. State THREE functions of a database (3mks)
1. To enhance security of data
2. To share file between departments
3. To reduce redundancy
4. To enable updating and deleting of data
5. In faster searching of data