ZERAKI ACHIEVERS’ EXAMINATION 2023

TERM TWO EXAMINATIONS

COMPUTER STUDIES
FORM TWO
TIME – 2 HOURS

Name: …………………………………………………………. Adm No: ……………….

School: ……………………………………………………….. Class: …………………..
Signature: …………………………………………………….. Date: …………………...

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided

QUESTIONS MAX SCORE Score

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1. State three precautions that should be taken to ensure proper ventilation in a computer laboratory.
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2. List three softcopy output devices. (3marks)

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3. State two reasons for partitioning a computer hard disk (2marks)
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4. State four factors to consider when selecting an operating system (4marks)
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5. State four editing actions that can be performed on a table in a word processor
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6. Describe four alignment features as used in an electronic word processor program (4marks)
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7. State three challenges that may cause a printer not to print (3marks)
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8. A Chief Executive Officer of a company opted to order for computers for his organization. Two
Companies applied for a tender of supplying computers. Company A computers had the following
Specifications: 140 GB HDD, 3 GB RAM, 2.1 GHZ CPU. Company B had the following
specifications: 240 MB HDD, 6 MB RAM, 4.2 KHZ CPU. The two companies offered the same
price for the computers.

a) Which company should be granted the supply contact? (1 mark)

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b) State three reasons for making the decision on the company to win the contract in (a) above
(3marks)
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9. In reference to ALU, explain the meaning of logic operations and give an example of this
processing operation. (2marks)
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10. Distinguish between a function and a formula as used in spreadsheets.(2marks)
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11. Explain the following as used in spreadsheets (4marks)
a. Absolute cell referencing
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b. Relative cell referencing
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12. State three reasons why we should shut down a computer using the right procedure
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13. a) A formula to add the contents of $B$5 and C4 was entered in Cell F5. What will it become
when it is copied to Cell H8? (1mark)
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b) What is the equivalent R1C1 reference for G20? (1mark)

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14. State three main features that make a word processor popular. (3marks)
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15. a) With aid of a diagram, distinguish between Portrait and Landscape orientations.
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b) Give two reasons of previewing a document before printing. (2marks)

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c) List any two sources of graphics that can be used in Microsoft Word. (2marks)
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16. Distinguish between disk compressing and disk defragmenting (2marks)

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17. State three functions of the return key. (3marks)
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18. List four measures that are taken to protect users in a computer lab. (4mark)
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19. Describe three attributes that make computers widely accepted and used in the day-to-day
activities in our society. (6marks)
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20. A firm intends to purchase new software. List three items of documentation that should
accompany the software (3marks)
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21. Differentiate between hardware and software portability. (2marks)

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22. Small- and large-scale organizers are turning to the use of in-house developed software for
processing activities rather than the use of standard software.
a. What is in-house developed software? (2marks)
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 b. Give three reasons that may be influencing these organizations for such a decision.
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23. State three contents of a warranty (3marks)

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24. Apart from portability, explain four factors to consider when selecting computer hardware for an
organization. (4marks)
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25. Give two advantages of a USB interface cable over other cables in the computer
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26. List three advantages of a laser printer over a drum printer. (3marks)
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27. a) What role do pixels play in screen display? (1mark)

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b) State two differences between a CRT monitor and a flat-panel display.

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28. Explain the following terms as used in computer systems with reference to storage media.
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29. What is a Drive? (1mark)

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30. Explain four rules for handling a magnetic storage disk. (4marks)
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