NAME………………………….………………..ADM NO…………….

STR…………

451/1

COMPUTER STUDIES
FORM TWO
Time 2 HOURS

ST. FRANCIS MAJENGO SECONDARY SCHOOL

TERM 1 2025

FORM TWO

INSTRUCTIONS

Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided.

Answer ALL the Questions

All answers should be written in the spaces provided

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

QUESTION SCORE
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1. Define the term password as used in word processor. (2 marks)
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2. List the two types of password used to protect a document. (2 marks)

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3. Differentiate between editing and formatting as used in word processor. (4 marks)

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4. State four categories of system software. (4 marks)

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5. Describe three examples of application software giving their uses. (6 marks)

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6. State four features of a multimedia capable computer. (4 marks)

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7. Describe the term ICT (2 marks)
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8. Differentiate between peripheral devices and system unit. (4 marks)

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9. State four characteristics of super computers. (4 marks)

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10. State three reasons why it is important the computer laboratory has a standard furniture.
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11. Differentiate between keying in device and pointing device. (4 marks)

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12. State four factors to consider when selecting an input device. (4 marks)
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13. State three characteristics of Read Only Memory. (3 marks)

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14. Define the term operating system. (2 marks)

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15. Describe the three functional units of a processor. (6 marks)

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16. State two difference between projector and plotter. (4 marks)

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17. State four resources under the control of operating system. (4 marks)
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18. Differentiate between file and folder. (4 marks)
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19. Explain the three parts of task bar. (6 marks)

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20. Explain why it is important to carry out the following activities on a disk. (3 marks)
a. Formatting.................................................................................................................................

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b. Defragmentation.......................................................................................................................

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c. Compression.............................................................................................................................

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21. State three types of indentation used in word processor. (3 marks)

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22. State the importance of creating a drop cap when creating a document. (2 marks)
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23. Explain the two types of page orientation used in word processor. (4 marks)
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24. Write the following acronyms in full. (4 marks)

a. WIMP…………………………………………………………………………………………

b. AI……………………………………………………………………………………………..

c. SATA…………………………………………………………………………………………

d. BIOS………………………………………………………………………………………….

25. Describe four character case options available in word processor. (4 marks)
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26. State four disadvantages of using word processor. (4 marks)

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27. State four features of a file. (4 marks)

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