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The document is a mid-term exam paper for Computer Studies at Karia-Ini Secondary School for the year 2025. It includes various questions covering topics such as computer definitions, types of computers, components, input devices, and computer usage. The exam assesses knowledge on acronyms, characteristics of computers, and safety measures in computer labs.

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Computer Exam

The document is a mid-term exam paper for Computer Studies at Karia-Ini Secondary School for the year 2025. It includes various questions covering topics such as computer definitions, types of computers, components, input devices, and computer usage. The exam assesses knowledge on acronyms, characteristics of computers, and safety measures in computer labs.

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KARIA-INI SECONDARY SCHOOL

COMPUTER STUDIES TERM


MID TERM EXAM 2025

NAME……………………………………………….
ADM NO……………… DATE…………………...

1. what is a computer 1mk

2. differenciate between analogue and digital computers using diagrams 2mks

3. describe 3 characteristics of first generation computers. 3Mks

4. name 3 physical parts that make up a computer 2mks

5. give the following acronyms in full 3mks


a. POST ……………………………………………………………….
b CMOS………………………………………………………………..
c. CPU………………………………………………………………….
d. RAM………………………………………………………………...
e. BIOS………………………………………………………………...
f . UPS………………………………………………………………….

5. a. name 4 input input devices 2 mks

b. list any 2 examples types of keyboards 1mks

6. name one example of optical scanner (1mk)

b. name two examples of pointing devices (2mks)

7. explain any two areas where computers are used (2 mks)

8. list 2 devices/ components located inside the system unit of a


computers(2mks)

9. why is a mobile phone considered a computers (1mk)

10. state any two measures put in place to protect the user and the computers
in a computer lab .2mks
11. why should we not enter with food and beverages in the computer
lab(1mk)

12. name two mechanical computers apart from Napiers bones. 2Mks

13 Differentiate between a micro computer and super computer 2 mks

14 who was the father of computing/ computers 1mk

b. Differentiate between tower type and desktop system units 1mk

15. Name the three components of the cpu 2mks

b. name any 3 sections of the keyboard and the keys found in each of the
section 3mks
16. state any 2 types of read only memory 1 mk

b) Convert the following to bytes 2mks

i. 2.3 GB

ii. 4 MB

iii. 2.9 KB

b state any 2 buses found in a computer 1mk

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