STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

451 - COMPUTER STUDIES – form 1

(THEORY)
March/April 2024 - 2 ½ hours

NAME ……………………………………..…………….. CLASS …………………………………

ADM NO. …………….……….……..…..… DATE …………..…..……….. SIGN…………...

Instructions to candidates
a) Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided above.
b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
c) This paper consists of two sections: A and B.
d) Answer all questions in section A.
e) Answer all question in section B.
f) All answers should be written in the spaces provided on the question paper.
g) This paper consists of 8 printed pages.
h) Do not remove any pages from this booklet.
i) Candidate should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing.
j) Candidate should answer the questions in English.
k) Scientific but no-progammer calculator is allowed for this examination.

For Examiners Use Only

Section Question Maximum Score Candidate’s Score
A 1-15 40
16 15
17 15
B 18 15
19 15
TOTAL SCORE

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 SECTION A (40 MARKS)
ATTEMPT ALL THE QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
1. Define the following terms:
a) data. (1 mk)

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a) information. (1 mk)

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2. Most institutions and companies in the World have embraced the use of computer.

a) State FOUR benefits of computers. (4 mks)

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b) Identify FOUR disadvantages of computers. (2 mks)

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3.(a) Give TWO differences between data and information ports. (2 mks)
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(b) List TWO functions of UPS. (2 mks)
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4. Masomo Bora form four students noticed some fire in the lab when they were doing their project.
(a) State FOUR measures that they were supposed to take. (2 mks)
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(b) Explain any TWO possible causes of the fire outbreak. (2 mks)
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5. Distinguish between analog and digital computers. (2 mks)
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6. State FOUR examples of computers micro-computers. (4 mks)
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7. Give any FOUR differences between first and fifth generation languages. (4 mks)
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8. Define the following terms

a) computer laboratory. (1 mk)
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b) Process. (1 mk)
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c) Hybrid computer. (1 mk)
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9. Differentiate between tower style and desktop system units. (2 mks)
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10. State TWO ways of minimizing dust in a computer laboratory. (2 mks)
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12. Explain TWO ways of ensuring proper ventilation in a computer lab. (2 mks)
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13. Use the diagrams below to answer questions that follow.

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a) Name the devices labelled: (2 mks)
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14. Distinguish between a keyboard and a mouse. (2 mks)
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15. Define the booting. (1
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 SECTION B (60 MARKS)
Answer all question in this section
16. (a) Explain the function of a computer keyboard. (1 mk)
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(b) State TWO other examples of input devices apart from computer keyboard (2 mks)
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(c) Identify TWO types of computer keyboards (2 mks)
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(d) Describe the FIVE categories of keyboard keys. (10 mks)

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17. a) State THREE characteristics of a computer. (3 mks)
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b) Explain the FOUR common mouse operations. (4 mks)

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c) Distinguish between cold booting and warm booting. (2 mks)
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d) Identify THREE examples of toggle keys. (3 mks)
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d) Describe THREE elements of a computer system. (3 mks)

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18. a) Distinguish between
(i) Special purpose computers and general-purpose computers. (2 mks)
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(ii) Clicking and double- clicking a mouse. (2 mks)
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b) Give FIVE ways in which computers are used in your school. . (5 mks)
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d) List THREE reasons or circumstances that can lead to warm booting. (3 mks)
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e) Identify THREE examples of cursor movement keys. (3 mks)
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19. a) Write the following abbreviations in full. (3 mks)

i) BIOS…………………...…………………………………………………………………

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b) Identify TWO examples of pointing devices. (2 mks)

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c) Explain any TWO types of computer keyboards. (2 mks)

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d) Identify TWO examples of optical scanners. (2 mks)

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e) Explain any THREE factors to consider when selecting an input device. (3 mks)
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f) Describe THREE application areas of Optical Mark Reader (OMR). (3 mks)

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