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COMPUTER STUDIES
TIME: 2 HOURS
1. a) Explain the meaning of the term backup. [2mks]
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b) State five factors to consider before choosing a secondary storage device for backup. [5mks]
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2. a) List four types of computers in descending order according to processing power and physical size.
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b) Highlight three measures that reduce the risk of damage to computers in case of a lightning strike on
the computer room. [3mks]
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3. Explain four types of keying devices. [4mks]
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4. a) Differentiate between the following:
i) ROM and RAM [2mks]
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ii) Registers and Buffers [2mks]
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iii) CISC and RISC [2mks]

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b) State three factors that determine the processing speed of a computer. [3mks]
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5. a) What is an email. [2mks]
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b) E-mail technology has become a very important part of today’s communication. Explain three
problems associated with using e-mail technology for communication. [3mks]
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6. Identify and briefly describe four advantages of using computers in banking. [4mks]
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7. Mention three examples of analogue devices. [3mks]
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8. a) Differentiate between Data interface cable and power cable. [4mks]
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b) Give four devices connected to the motherboard through the USB port. [4mks]
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9. a) What is line spacing as used in word processing. [2mks]

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b) Describe three types of line spacing specification used in Microsoft word. [3mks]
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c) Name the three documents used in mail merge. [3mks]
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d) Identify four text formatting features in the diagram below. [4mks]

10. A computer teacher wants to minimize illegal entry of people to a computer laboratory. Explain
three measures which have to be put in place in order to curb this illegal entry. [6mks]
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11. a) Define the following terms as used in Spreadsheet.
i) Worksheet [2mks]
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ii) Cell [2mks]
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iii) Workbook [2mks]
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iv) Label [2mks]
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b) Indicate the type of cell reference depicted by the following. [3mks]

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 i) H5
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ii) H $ 5
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iii) $ H $ 5
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c) Name four types of data entries in a worksheet. [4mks]
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12. Give five factors one needs to consider before acquiring a computer system. [5mks]
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13. a) Define the term operating system. [2mks)
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b) List five resources that are managed and controlled by the operating system. [5mks]
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c) System software performs the fundamental operations that avails the computer resources to user
applications. Give four types or ways of categorizing system software. [4mks]
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14. Write the following in full as used in computing: [4mks]
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