ZERAKI ACHIEVERS 12.

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Marking Scheme
Computer Studies Paper1
Form Three –Term One -2024
1. Give two reasons why portable computers like laptops and tablets are becoming popular in the
modern society
 Portable therefore can be carried from one place to another with ease
 Have rechargeable battery
 Advance technology where peripheral devices are integrated as one unit
Award 1 mark each max 2
2. Peter a computer student from Upper Hill switched on his computer that is installed with Window
10 during a practical lesson. The Teacher requested him to identify the notification area on the screen
and note down the programs displayed. Name three programs that are likely to be listed by Peter
 Antivirus software
 Network connections
 Date and Time
 Battery indicator
 Volume
 Action center
Award 1 mark each max 3

3. Explain how data in a computer system can be secured using

(i) Password
 Password is a string of characters used to prove one's identity, or authorize access to a resource.
The user is expected to key in the correct password to gain access to the computer resources while
wrong password leads to access denial
(ii) Audit trail
 This is a careful study carried out by computer experts to check the weak access point. The study
will establish the weakness in the system so they addressed as soon as possible to eliminates
threats to data security

 Award 1 mark each max 2

4. Five students Walter, Faith, Mercy, Diana and Joachim scored the following marks in Mathematics
35, 76, 98, 44, and 54. They were recorded in cell C3 to C7. The teacher wanted to rank them in
descending order so as to award them
(a) Write down an appropriate formula that the teacher used
 =Rank(c3, $C$3:$C$7,0) The range must be absolute to score full mark
Award 1 mark for the correct function
Award 1mark for correct bracket to bracket

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 (b) Their grades were assigned as follows
80-100 ……………. A
60-79 ………………B
40-59 ………………C
Less Than 40 ……..Fail
Write the formula used to assign the grades above
 =IF(C3>=80,”A”, IF(C3>=60,”B”, IF(C3>=40, “C”,”FAIL’)))
Award ½ for correct 4 condition max 2

5. State two functions of disk defragmenter

 Maximize the use of the storage medium
 Enhance fast access of data
Award 1 mark each max 2

6. Describe two ways that can be employed by data entry clerks to minimize on transcription errors
 Data validation
 Data verification
 Using methods that capture data directly from source
Award 1 mark each max 2

7. Give three ways of disseminating information to the target group after processing
 Display on screens
 Hardcopy print outs
 Websites
Award 1 mark each max 3
8. Mention three pieces of information that an operating system keep about a file
 File size
 File Name
 File extension
 Date of creation/Modification
Award 1 mark each max 3

9. Digitizer is one of the input devices that capture data directly from source. State three areas where
Digitizer is extensively used
 Used in Architectural and Engineering for capturing sketches
 Capturing signatures at the Bank and Registration of Person offices
 Medical personnel use digitizer tablets to digitize X-rays and to perform needle biopsies and
orthopedic surgery
Award 1 mark each max 3
10. Mention three parameters used to measure data integrity
 Timeliness
 Accuracy
 Relevance
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11. State three circumstances that can necessitate a warm boot of a computer
 When a computer hangs or freezes
 After installing a hardware
 After installing a software
 When a computer encounters an error
Award 1 mark each max 3

12. State circumstances under which the following types of errors occur
(a) Truncation error
 Occur when a real number have a large fractional part which cannot fit in the allocated memory
space
(b) Overflow error
 Occur when the results of a calculation is too large to be stored in the allocated memory
(c) Logical error
 Wrong algorithm design
Award 1 mark each max 3

13. Mention two factors that affects the cost a computer

 Processor speed
 Portability
 Storage capacity (RAM and Hard Disk)
 Monitor (Monitor size and resolution)
Award 1 mark each max 2

14. Describe three reasons to justify why Internet is regarded as an agent of moral degradation
 Internet accelerate access to inappropriate contents like pornographic materials in turn interfere
with our moral values
 Dehumanization is a vice being promoted by internet and ICT infrastructure where human
beings tend to socialize so much with the computers instead of socializing fellow with human
beings
 Internet and ICT platform promote cybercrimes which in the long run create negative impacts
on our moral values
Award 1 mark each max 3

15. Nabil a computer student noticed that every time he switched on his computer during practical
lessons the computer fails to boot instead displays an error message “Invalid System Disk”. Identify
two ways of resolving of this error
 Reinstall the operating system
 Select the active partition as the startup drive
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16.
(i) Perform the following number system conversion
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(a) 342 base 10 to Binary
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2 342 0.375X2= 0.75

2 171 Rem0 0.75X2 = 1.5
2 85 Rem 1 0.5X2 = 1.0
2 42 Rem 1
2 21 Rem 0
2 10 Rem 1
2 5 Rem 0
2 2 Rem 1
2 1 Rem 0
2 0 Rem 1

101010110.0112
Method 1 whole number part
Method 1 fraction part
Award ½ each for M1 and 2
Award 1mark for correct answer
(b) 1FAH to Decimal
(162 X1)+ (161 X15) + (160 X10)

256 + 240 + 10 = 50610

Award 1 mark for the method and 1 mark for the answer

(c) FBH to Octal

F=1111
B=1011 11 111 011
3 7 3
3738
Award 1 mark for the method and 1 mark for the answer

(ii) Using 8-bit notation , perform the twos complement on 2510 -1510 , leaving your answer in
decimal number system (4marks
25 = 00011001
15 = 00001111
11110000 ...... 1C
11110001 .........2C
00011001
(1)00001010

Binary equivalent for 25 and 15 award 1 mark each

Ic and 2c award ½ a mark each
Award 1 mark for the answer

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(iii) Perform binary operation in the arithmetic expression below
1010.10 2+111.01 2-101.112
1010.10+111.01 = 10001.11
10001.11- 101.11 = 1100.00

Award 1 mark for the method and 1 mark for the answer

(iv) Given that 10112 is a negative number workout its three possible decimal equivalents
 First Assumption Prefixing assign bit
1011 011 = 3
-3
 Ones complement
1011 negate
0100 4
-4
 Two complement
1011 -1 = 1010
Negate 0101 =-5

Award 1 mark each max 3

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17.
(i) Maranda Modern Bookshop sells computer accessories and need orders for supplies. A
spreadsheet application is used to represent the orders as shown below. Use it to answer the
questions that follow
A B C D
1 Item Price Per Number Cost (Kshs)
Item Ordered
2 Mouse 450 10
3 Keyboard 300 5
4 Flash Disk 600 4
5 TP link 1000 4

(a) Use absolute reference , write a function that can be used to calculate the total amount to
be paid for Keyboard
 =Sum($B3:$C$3) 0r =$B$3*$C$3
Award 2 marks max 2
(b) Identify data types in cell C4 and D3

 C4 –Value
 D3-Function /Formula
Award 1 mark each max2
(c) Write a function used to display total number of items whose Number Ordered is 4
 =Count(C2:C5, =4)
Award 2 marks max 2
(ii) Hassan realized that an image he was working with on with Word processing was too big to fit
on portrait page. Name two features provided by Word processor that will help Hassan to fit the
image on the page
 Cropping
 Reducing
Award 1 mark each max 2
(iii) State three advantages of using templates when preparing documents in Ms-Word
 Saves time and money
 Easy to use
 Create presentable documents
 Consistent document layout /appearance
 Readily available
Award 1 mark each max 3
(iv) Mention four sources graphics in Ms-Word
 Drawing
 Pictures from Download
 Smart Art
 Pictures from Gallery
 Screen shot
 Import from another application
Award 1 mark each max 2

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18.
(i) What is a dynaset
 Refer to the results of a query
Award 2 marks max 2
(ii) State the difference between bound and unbound control with respect to database
 Bound control is one whose source of data is a field in table or query while unbound control is
control that is not link to any data source
Award 2 marks max 2

(iii) Use an illustration to explain the following database models

(a) Relational
 Data elements in a database are stored in relation or table. Relationship can be created between
table such that a record or records from one table relates to another or other records in another
table

AdmNO Name Class DOB

12543 Paul Ochieng Form 2 Orange 12/02/2004
23456 Malcom Denis Form 2 White 03/05/2005
23456 Steve John Form 2 Pink 31/12/2004

ReceiptNo AdmNo Amount Payable Amount Paid Balance

R2342 12543 20000 20000 0
R7685 23456 30000 25000 5000
R4533 56789 40000 30000 10000

(b) Flat file

 Flat file database model hold only one set of data and it is not any different from the manual file
Book Title Longhorn Computer
Studies Form 1
ISBN 00110105678
Publisher Longhorn
Author Chemwa
Edition Second
Revised 2018
Award 1 mark each for the explanation max 2
Award 1 mark each for the example max2
(iv) The table below is an extract from a database use it to answer the questions that follows
Product Code Product Name Unit cost Quantity Total
01001101 Maize 2000 10 20000
01223030 Millet 1000 20 20000
10239345 Wallet 100 10 1000
19019001 Sweet 1000 5 5000

(a) Give the most appropriate data type for Product code and Total
 Product code-Text
 Total –Calculated
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(b) Assume that the table above represent the result of a query. State the expression that
should be entered at the builder to calculate the total
 [Unit cost]*[Quantity]
Award 2 marks max 2

(v) State three functions of a primary key

 Unique identification of records in a table
 Create relationships between tables in a database
 To search for records
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19.
(a) Define the following terms
(i) Downloading
 Downloading is the transmission of a file or data from one computer to another over a network,
usually from a larger server to a user device.
(ii) Hyperlink
 A hyperlink is a text or an icon that you can click on to get to another website

Award 2 marks each max 4

(b) Use an example to describe the main parts of the URL (4marks)
https://www.yahoo.com
 http is the protocol part which is responsible for transferring hyptext
 www.yahoo is the name of the internet server where the website resides
 .com is the domain which is a unique identifier of a particular local Area Network
Award 1 mark for the correct URL
Award 1 mark each for the correct parts max 3
(c) Describe four internet services that support communication
 Email-messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more
recipients via internet
 Website-A vast virtual storage on the internet where information is made available for access
 Instant messaging-an electronic message sent in real time via the internet and therefore
immediately available for display on the recipient's screen
 Social media network-a network of social interactions and personal relationships
Award 1 mark each max 4
(d) Give three benefits of cloud computing
 Vast virtual storage available
 Flexible since it can be accessed from any point provided there is internet connectivity
 Cost effective
 Improved data security
 High availability, even in the event of a natural disaster.
Award 1 mark each max 3

20.
(i) Describe how business enterprises in modern society use computers or ICT
 Business enterprises use CCTV camera for security and monitoring employees and clients
 Electronic payment platforms are extensively used to settle bills
 E-commerce technology is widely used in selling goods and services
 Communication is made possible through email, sms, video calls etc.
 Books of accounts are maintained using accounting applications
 Business enterprises can advertise their products on the websites or smartboards
Award 1 mark each max 4

(ii) State four safety precaution that a computer user must observe in the computer laboratory to
protect him or her from eye strain
 Take regular breaks
 Avoid using flickering monitors
 Adjust the screen brightness according
 Ensure that the inner wall of the computer laboratory is painted with dull colors
Award 1 mark each max 4

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(iii)Describe the following features with regards to Desktop publishing
(a) Stroke

 It applying a line style on an image

(b) Fill

 Applying patter such as shading

(c) Text Wrap

 It is a feature places texts around the image so that the image does not interfere with line
spacing.
Award 1 mark each max 3

(iv) Explain how layering is used in Desktop publishing software (2marks)

 Layering is the arrangement of objects on top of each other with the one on top being on the first
layer.
Award 2 marks max 2
(v) Describe any two check spelling options supported in DTP software like Ms-publisher (2marks)
 Change to correct only the highlighted incorrect word
 Change all to correct all the occurrences of the misspelled word
 Ignore to retain the highlighted word
 Ignore all to retain all the occurrence of the same word
 Add to add the word to the custom dictionary
Award 1 mark each max 2

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