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The document is an assignment for Form 1 Computer Studies at Othaya Boys High School, covering various topics related to computer systems, hardware components, software, and internet usage. It includes questions about computer features, functions of devices, types of ports, computer viruses, laboratory safety, and software categorization. The assignment aims to assess students' understanding of fundamental computer concepts and practical applications.

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Computer- Form 1 Holiday Assignment

The document is an assignment for Form 1 Computer Studies at Othaya Boys High School, covering various topics related to computer systems, hardware components, software, and internet usage. It includes questions about computer features, functions of devices, types of ports, computer viruses, laboratory safety, and software categorization. The assignment aims to assess students' understanding of fundamental computer concepts and practical applications.

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OTHAYA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

COMPUTER STUDIES
FORM 1 NOV/DEC 2024 Assignment
1. a) The diagram below represents the essential features of a computer system. Study the diagram and answer
the questions that follow.
A B Output Device

Secondary Storage

i) Name the components labelled A,B,C,D [4mks]


ii) On the diagram above, indicate the direction of data flow using arrows. [3mks]
iii) Name and explain the three types of buses in a computer system. [6mks]
2. Describe the functions of the following computer hardware components. [4mks]
i) Mouse
ii) Scanner
3. State any two features of a user-friendly program. [2mks]
4. Differentiate between COM ports and LPT ports. [4mks]
5. Explain the term portability in reference to hardware and software. [4mks]
6. Explain three ways in which computer viruses are spread from one computer to another. [6mks]
7. a) What is a computer laboratory? [2mks]
b) State four possible causes of fire outbreak in a computer laboratory. [4mks]
c) State four measures that should be put in place in a computer laboratory to safeguard users’ health.
[4mks]
10. Differentiate between Cache and Buffer memories. [4mks]
11. i) State four importance of internet to society. [4mks]
ii) Describe four challenges that internet has brought to society. [4mks]
12. i) What is a computer keyboard? [2mks]
ii) Name and explain the function of the following key symbols found in a keyboard.
i) [3mks]

ii) [3mks]

iii) [3mks]

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13. A computer laboratory experiences power supply problems. Describe three power-related problems that
should be addressed. [6mks]
14. List the four categories of system software. [4mks]
15. State five file details that are assigned a file by the operating system which can assist in tracing the
file.[5mks]
16. State four advantages of word processors over manual typewriters. [4mks]
17. List three editing features of word processing. [3mks]
18. List four types of font types used in word processing. [4mks]
1. Define the following terms as used in Computer Studies. (8 marks)
Computer System unit
Computer Laboratory Data
Data Interface cables Information
Peripheral devices
2. Describe four physical parts of a computer. (8mks)
3. State six features or characteristics of a computer that make it better than human beings. (6mks)
4. a) What is CPU? (2mks)
b) Write the following components of the CPU in full: (6mks)
RAM ALU
CU
c) Name and explain three different ways of classifying computers. (6mks)
5. State five characteristics of the first-generation computers. (5mks)
6. With the aid of diagrams illustrate the difference between analog and digital data signals. (4mks)
7. Give five advantages and five disadvantages of using computers today. (10mks)
8. List and explain five areas a computer can be used in our society today. (10mks)
9. a) State four factors to be considered when preparing a computer lab. (4mks)
b) Outline five measures that should be put in place to ensure the security of the computers in the lab. (5mks)
d) State five measures that should be put in place to ensure the security of the users in the lab. (5mks)
10. a) What is booting? (2mks)
b) List and explain two types of booting. (4mks)
11. a) Apart from a keyboard, List six examples of input devices. (6mks)
b) Give five categories of keys found on a standard keyboard. (5mks)
12. a) Define the term output device. (2mks)
b) List four examples of output devices. (2mks)
13. State the technology used in the following computer generations. (2mks)
4th generation
1st generation
2nd generation
3rd generation2. Outline two areas that should be considered when categorizing software. (1mk)
14. State any three disadvantages of a magnetic diskette or floppy diskette. (3mks)

15. Explain the following disk management terms as used in operating system (4mks)
a) disk formatting
b) partitioning
c) defragmentation
d) disk compression
e) trouble shooting
16. Briefly discus four types of application packages

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