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COMPUTER STUDIES
FORM 1
TERM 3 2024
OPENER EXAMINATION

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all the Questions TIME: 1 HR 30 MIN

1(a) Define the term computer (2 marks)
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(b)Define the following terms as used in computing

(i)Program (2 marks)
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(ii)Processing (2 marks)
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2.Match the following generations of computers with the technology used to develop
them (4 marks)
a First generation Very large scale intergration
circuit
b Second generation Thermunic valve (vacuum tubes)
c Third generation Transistors
d Fourth generation Intergrated circuit

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3. List five peripheral devices of a computer (5 marks)

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4(a) State four factors to consider when setting up a computer lab (4 marks)

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(b)State five measures used to protect computers in a computer lab (5 marks)

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(c)State five measures used to protect users in a computer lab (5 marks)

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5(a) Define the term booting (2 marks)

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(b)State two types of booting (2 marks).

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6.State four classifications of computers according to physical size (4 marks)

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7.Explain five categories of keys found on a standard computer keyboard

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8.The illustrations below represents two orientations of a very important part of a

desktop computer. Study them to answer the questions below.

(a)Name the objects represented in the above images (1 mk)

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(b)Identify the orientations represented in orientations A and B (2 marks)

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(c)Give four components that are housed inside the object represented in the above
image (4 marks)

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