Zeraki Achievers Examination 12.

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Term 1 2024 Series
Form One
Answer all the questions
1. Define the following Terms as used in Computer studies
(i) Data
 Raw facts that do not have much meaning to the user
(ii) Information
 Processed data that is meaningful to the user
(iii) ICT
 It is the integration of information and telecommunication facilities /resources to facilitate
transfer of information from one point to another
Award 2marks each max 6
2. Mention five examples of peripheral devices
 Monitor
 Speaker
 Mouse
 Keyboard
 Scanner
 Microphone
 Gamming pad
 Touchpad
 Projector
 Printer
 Digitizer
 Camera
Award 1mark each max 5
3. List five components/ devices housed within the computer system unit
 Fan
 Heat sink
 Hard drive
 DVD drive
 RAM modules
 Expansion slot
 Motherboard
 CMOS battery
 Processor
Award 1mark each max 5
4. With an aid of a diagram state the difference between analog and digital data

Analog Digital
 Continuous in nature  Discrete in nature

Award 2mark for description max 2

Award 1mark each for correct diagram max 2

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5. Give five challenges experienced by users of first generation computer
 Computer consumed a lot of power
 Computer generate a lot of heat
 Very large in size
 Very slow in processing
 Limited memory capacity
 Unreliable due breakdown of the vacuums tubes
 Limited programming capabilities
 Difficult to operate
Award 1mark each max 5

6.
(i) State five characteristics of fifth generation computers
 Massive storage capacity
 Extremely fast when processing data
 Superior hardware and software
 Produce negligible heat
 Support artificial intelligence
 Relatively small in size
Award 1 mark each max 5
(ii) Mention three hardware technology difference between first generation and third generation
computers
 First generation computers used vacuum tubes while third generation computers used integrated
circuit.
 First generation computers used punch cards for input while third generation computers used
keyboards
 First generation computers used printouts for output while third generation computers used
monitors
Award 1mark each max 3

7. Mention four ways of controlling dust levels in a computer lab

 Placing the door mats at the entrance
 Put curtains and blinders at the windows
 Clean the computer lab regularly
 Dust the computers and computer accessories using blower regularly
 Cover the computers with dust cover while not in use
Award 1 mark each max 4
8.
(i) Give four types of Keyboards
 Onscreen keyboard
 Brailed Keyboard
 Flexible Keyboard
 Ergonomic Keyboard
 Wireless Keyboard
 Traditional Keyboard
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 (ii) State the functions of the following mouse skills
(a) Double click
 Open the selected item folder, folder or application
(b) Right click
 Opens the context menu, which provides operations that pertain to the menu
(c) Drag and Drop
 Moves a computer files folder or images from one place to another by clicking on them with
the mouse and moving them across the screen.
Award 2 marks each max 6
9. State five ways of enforcing security in computer laboratories established in learning institutions
(5marks)
 Have grilled doors and windows
 Employ security officer
 Install CCTV cameras
 Install Alarm systems
 Use of swipe cards to restrict access by unauthorized users
 Use of Biometric systems for user authentication
 Use tracking system
Award 1mark each max 5

10. Mention three functions of Uninterruptible Power Supply

 Provide temporary power when there is a power blackout
 Warn the user by beeping to notify him or her about the power loss
 Regulate power from unstable source
Award 1mark each max 3
11. Use abacus to represent the following numbers

(i) 2370

Award 2marks for correct diagram max 2

(ii) 0967

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12.
(i) Name three electronic pathway used by computer components mounted on motherboard to
exchange signals
 Control bus
 Address bus
 Data bus
Award 1mark each max 3
(ii) State three characteristics of Dynamic Random Access Memory
 DRAM is slower
 DRAM is cheap
 DRAM require refreshing
 DRAM is constructed using Capacitors and Transistors
 DRAM require more power
Award 1 mark each max 3
13. List three examples of toggle keys found on a standard keyboard
 Num Lock
 Caps Lock
 Scroll lock
 Insert Key
Award 1 mark each max 3
14. Identify the function of each key represented by the symbols shown below
(i)

 Move the cursor on a straight line at a specific interval

Award 2marks max 2

(ii)

 Delete characters from right to left

Award 2marks max 2

15. Mention five disadvantages of using computers in organizations

 Power dependent
 Security threats
 Computer breakdown
 Create unemployment
 High initial cost
Award 1 mark each max 5
16.
(i) Why is Charles Babbage considered as the father of computers
 Considered as the father of computer because the idea or concept used in Analytical and
difference engine were borrowed and used in developing modern computers
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 (ii) Name three non-electronic devices used to perform arithmetic manipulations before
electronic computer were invented
 Napier’s Bone
 Abacus
 Slide Rule
 Pascaline Machine
 Weaving loom
Award 1 mark each max 3
17. State five ways of using computers in learning institutions like schools
 Teachers communicate with parents via email, whattapps, email and bulk sms
 CCTV cameras are installed in school for security and for monitoring students
 Computer program like Zeraki, Spreadsheet are used to store and analyze academic data
 Student do research on the internet
 Computer simulation are used to carry experiments
 Parents make payments via e-platform
 Computer Aided learning
 Computer Aided Instruction
 E-learning
 Prepare teaching time table using Timetabling programs
 Prepare and keep books of account using accounting software
 Use of Biometric systems to capture attendance
Award 1 mark each max 5
18. List five input devices that capture directly from source
 Camera
 QR code scanner
 Finger Print Scanner
 Optical Character Recognition
 Optical Mark Recognition
 Optical Barcode Recognition
 Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
 Magnetic Stripe Recognition
Award 1 mark each max 5
19. Name three Arithmetic and Logical operations undertaken by the ALU (6marks)
Arithmetic Operation
 Addition
 Subtraction
 Multiplication
 Division
Logical Operation
 Sorting
 Comparing values
 Matching
Award 1mark each for Arithmetic operation max 3
Award 1 mark each for logical operation max 3
20. State two ways in which dampness affects computers that are installed in the Laboratory
 High humidity may cause rusting of metallic parts of the computers
 Very low humidity may cause accumulation of static electricity which is likely to damage
computer circuitry
Award 1mark each max 2

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