COMPUTER STUDIES

FORM ONE
- Answer all the questions in the spaces provided-
1.Using arrows, match the following generations of computers with the technology which the
y relied on. (4 marks)

GENERATION TECHNOLOGY
First Generation VLSI
Second Generation Thermionic valves
Third Generation ICs
Fourth Generation Transistors
2.Give three advantages of the second generation computers. (3 marks)

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3.Identify three major categories of computer hardware. (3 marks)

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4.The illustrations below represent two orientations of a very important part of a desktop com
puter. Study them to answer the questions below:

(a) Name the object represented in the above images. (1 mark)

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(b) Identify the orientations represented in orientations A and B. (2 marks)

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(c) Give four components that are houses inside the object represented in the above images.
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5) Give three reasons why a mobile phone is regarded to be a computer (2 marks)
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6.(a) Define the term ‘computer laboratory’ (2 marks)
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(b) Give two factors to be considered when preparing a computer laboratory (2 marks)
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7. a) List down three safety precautions one should observe when entering a computer laborat
ory (3 marks)
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b). Identify three facilities that will ensure proper ventilation in a room. (3 marks)
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8.State three reasons for warm booting your computer. (3 marks)
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9.(a) State two reasons why a computer needs to be connected to a stable power supply (2 ma
rk)
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(b) List down three functions of the uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) (3 marks)
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10. Mention two things that are likely to cause strain- in the computer room (3 marks)
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11. (a) What is a peripheral device? (1 mark)
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(b) Give three examples of common peripheral devices. (3 marks)

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12. What is the difference between analog and digital computers? (2 marks)
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13. Give two reasons why smaller computers like laptops tend to be more expensive than des
ktop computers. (2 marks)
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14. Computers are classified using three criteria namely, functionality, purpose and physica
l size. In each of these classes, name and describe:
(a) Three types of computers under classification by functionality. (3 marks)
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(b) Three types of computers under classification by purpose. (3 marks)
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15. (a) Explain the meaning of the following mouse techniques:
(i) Clicking (1 mark)
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(ii) Dragging (1 mark)
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(iii) Right clicking (1 mark)
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(b) Describe three categories of keys found on the keyboard. (3 marks)
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(c) Describe the following terms as used in computers: (2 marks)
(i) Cold booting
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(ii) Warm booting
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(d) Define the following terms: (4 marks)
(i) Information
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(ii) Processing
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(iii) Input
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(iv) Data
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16. (a) i) What is a softcopy output? (1 mark)
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ii) Give four differences between an impact and non-impact printer. (4marks)
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(b) Give five differences between a CRT and flat panel screen. (5 marks)
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(c) State five reasons why one may go for a hardcopy output. (5 marks)
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17. a) What do the following acronyms mean in full: (2mks)
i) VDU
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ii) LCD
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iii) VGA

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iv) XGA.

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b). State any five factors to consider when choosing a printer (5mks)
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c) i) Briefly define a computer bus. (2mks)
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ii) Describe three types of computer buses. (6mks)
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iii) What is a drive? (2mks)
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iv) State four types of computer drives. (4mks)
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