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COMPUTER STUDIES COMPREHENSIVE REVISION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PER TOPIC

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

1. (a) Clearly define a computer

(b) Give one reason why a computer is referred to as an electronic device

2. Explain the following terms as used in computer science

 Data

 Program

 Data processing

 Information

3. State any three functions of a computer

4. State four different parts that make up a computer

5.(a) Explain the term system Unit

(b) List four devices located under the cover of the system unit

(c) Give two differences between tower – style and desktop system units

6. Computers have evolved through a number of generations. List any 4 characteristics of the
first generation of computer.

7.Briefly explain the classification of computer according to historical development

(generations)
8.State the differences between desktop computers and laptop computers

9.(a) Give two reasons why smaller computers like Laptops tend to be more expensive than
Desktop computers

10.Which category of computers would you place an N- series Nokia phone

11. Give three reasons why a mobile phone is regarded to be a computer

12.(a) Mention three Analogue devices

13.(a) Identify and explain five areas where computers are used to process data ( 10 mks)

14.(a) State one reason why a computer needs to be connected to a stable power supply

(1 mk)

(b) List down four functions of the uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) (4 mks)

(b) Outline three reasons why it is important to first shut down the computer before

turning itoff ( 3 mks)


15.A computer must go through the process of booting/ initialization before use. Briefly explain
the term “computer booting”.

 Explain what happens in the computer during the booting process

 Give and explain two types of booting

 Cold booting:

 Warm Booting

( 1mk)

(c) Name the keyboard keys that will help you: (2 mks)

 Type the upper character in a key –

 Execute a selected command –

COMPUTER SYSTEMS

1. Define the following terms as used in computing

(i) System

2. Differentiate between a computer and a computer

3. (a) List and explain three functional elements of a computer system ( 6 mks)

o Hardware

 Software

4. Give two main functions of a computer input device. (2 marks)

5. State two advantages of using a mouse instead of a keyboard. (2 marks)


6.Describe three functions performed by the CPU ( 3 mks)

7.Explain the functions performed by each of the following central processing unit elements

Control Unit ( 2 mks)

The main memory

8.(a) Name the basic unit used to measure the processing speed of a computer ( 1 mk)

9.(a) What is the computer Motherboard?

10.(a) Give two reasons why there are many forms of computer storage devices ( 2 mks)

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