ZERAKI ACHIEVERS’ EXAMINATIONS

TERM 3 - 2022
COMPUTER STUDIES 451/1

FORM ONE (1)

MARKING SCHEME

TIME 2 Hours.

1. Give four reasons to justify why many computer users today prefer saving their documents in the
google drive
 Large storage capacity
 Low maintenance cost
 Data can be backup and restored easily
 Documents are more secure
 There is paperless storage hence saving physical space
 There is easy accessibility of the document since the document can be accessed from anywhere
provided there is internet connectivity
Award 1 mark each max 4
2. Briefly describe four factors to consider when choosing a printer
 Cost-when choosing a printer one need to consider both the initial and the maintenance cost of
the printer. Both running and initial costs should be avoidable
 Range of capabilities-when choosing a printer consider one with more capabilities like duplex
printing, support wireless connection , support network setup and print various paper sizes
 Print speed is the number of pages a printer will be able to print per minutes. A fast printer
will print many pages per minute while a slower will print few pages per minutes therefore it is
important to choose a fast printer
 Quality of printout –incase the printout desired should be of high quality then one needs to
choose quality printers like the laser printer
Award 1 mark each max 4
3. Describe four ways employed by the operating system to protect its programs, data and information
 Passwords –the operating system employs the use of password to protect the programs such
that incase the password keyed in with the one saved do not match, then access will be denied
 Backup system-the operating system keeps copies of programs and data and save them in a
different location so that they can be accessed incase the original is lost
 Facial recognition –this is the use of human attribute to protect data and information. in case
there is a mismatch between the saved face and the one displayed access will be denied
 Voice recognition-the operating system use the human voice to protect the data and programs
as one needs to key in the voice for access to be granted
Award 1 mark each max 4

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4. Describe four application areas of magnetic stripe recognition technology
 Used in banking industry at the cash dispenser to withdraw and deposit money
 Can be used in supermarkets and other retail shops to playbills by use of ATM cards
 Can be used to get access to restricted places like buildings, parking or strong rooms
 Bebabeba cards used in transport also use magnetic stripe recognition

5. A storage disk has a capacity of 10GB

(i) Calculate the precise number of characters that can be stored by the disk
1 GB = 1024* 1024* 1024 ........................ ½ mark
10 GB = 1024* 1024* 1024*10 ....... ½ mark
10737418240 characters ......... 1mark
(ii) Given that 16GB memory card was used to back up the data in the storage disk calculate the
remaining space in the memory card in megabytes
=16 *1024*1024 *1024 ........................... ½ mark
=17179869180-10737418240 ........................... ½ mark
6442450944 bytes
6144 megabytes ...............................1mark

6. Describe three main elements of the central Processing Unit

 Control unit-coordinates all the processing activities as well as input storage and output
operations
 Arithmetic Logic Unit –responsible for arithmetic and logic operations
 Main memory-stores data and information that is directly accessible to the processor
Award 1 mark each max 3
7. List four limitations of cathode ray tube monitors
 Generate a lot of heat
 Consume a lot of power
 Suffer from screen in burn
 Bulky
Award 1 mark each max 4

8. State the functions of the following disk management operations

(i) Defragmentation
 To ensure that files and programs are accessed faster
(ii) Partitioning
 To create back up
(iii) Formatting
 To make a disk ready for storage by imprinting sectors and tracks
(iv) Backing up
 To create a copy of data that can be recovered in the event of a primary data failure
Award 1 mark each max

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9. Identify the interfacing cables in the table below
Cable Name Cable Name
HDMI cable PS/2

Cable Name Cable Name

USB cable VGA cable

Cable Name Cable Name

Parallel cable Audio cable

Award 1 mark each max 6

10. Identify four resources under the control of the operating system
 Memory
 Secondary storage devices
 Input/output devices and ports
 Communication devices
 Award 1 mark each max 4

11.
(i) Describe the following concepts as used in computer setup and cabling
 Master/slave configuration
Is a set up that allows a single controller to support up to two hard drives where the main drive is
called master and the other called slave
 Hot swapping
This means that a device can be removed and connected while computer is still on without any
problem
Award 1 mark each max 2
.
(ii) Give three controllers used to connect a hard disk to the motherboard
 SATA
 PATA
 SCSI
Award 1 mark each max 3

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12.
(i) Kavala is a computer student from Naiveté girls she bought a computer for her personal use
later she released that her computer memory was very low and therefore need to be
upgraded. List four factors that Kavala must consider before purchasing memory modules
for upgrade
 Cost
 Availability of memory slots
 Compatibility with installed modules
 Memory capacity
 Memory size
Award 1 mark each max 4
(ii) Mention four advantages of solid state storage devices
 Huge storage capacity
 High portability
 They are manufactured in different storage capacity
 Fast accessibility to data stored
 Not prone mechanical failure
Award 1 mark each max 4

13.
(i) Give two functions of the graphic adapters
 It determines the resolution of the screen
 It determines the speed at which images appear on the screen
Award 1 mark each max 2

(ii) List four examples of softcopy output devices

 Monitor
 Projector
 speaker
 Light emitting diode (LED)
Award 1 mark each max 4

(iii) State four factors used to measure the performance of a computer monitor
 Refresh rate
 Resolution
 Screen resolution
 Display size
Award 1 mark each max 4

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14.
(i) Mention four characteristics of the fifth generation computers
 Used very very large integrated circuits
 Mimic human experts
 Vast storage capacity
 Process data very fast
 Support natural language processing
Award 1 mark each max 4
(ii) What is artificial intelligence
 This is the use of computer and technology to mimic the five human senses like sight, taste also
behave the same way human being behave
Award 2 mark max 2

15. Many financial institutions and business enterprises in the World today operate on electronic
platforms. State five challenges they usually experience when using this approach
 High cost incurred
 Lack of physical contact between the seller and the customer
 Electronic platforms require power to be operated
 They lead to unemployment
 Security threat since data in a computer is always under attack
 Institution that purely depend on this platform may suffer serious loses in case of malfunction or
breakdown
Award 1 mark each max 5
16.
(i) List two devices that can be connected to the computer system unit via VGA cable
 Monitor
 Projector
Award 1 mark each max 2
(ii) Mention three functions of the power supply unit
 It converts the alternating current to direct current suitable for the computer
 It acts as the power distributor in the system unit
 It acts as an interface for connecting power cables with the mains
Award 1 mark each max 3
(iii) Give two reasons to justify why USB interfaces are becoming popular with modern
computing devices
 High quality transmission
 Faster transmission
 Support multiple devices
Award 1 mark each max 2
17. Mention five measures that should be observed in a computer laboratory to protect the computer
 Burglar proofing the ensure the security of the computer lab
 Fix dehumidifier to counteract high humidity in the computer lab
 Provide stable power supply
 The cables should well insulated
 Install fire prevention and control equipment
 Dust control by fitting window curtains and covering the computers with dust covers
Award 1 mark each max 5

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18. ICT can be very useful in the management of farms. Describe five ways in which ICT can be used
to management modern agricultural farms
 Farmers can do research on the internet on new farming methods
 Farm security can be enhanced by use of CCTV cameras
 Chemicals can be sprayed using drones
 Farm records can be stored safely using computer based applications
 Through the use of electronic platforms such as E-commerce, farmer can easily sell their
products.
. Award 1 mark each max 5

19. Describe how the operating system discharge the following functions
(i) Error handling
 The operating system detects errors during execution by checking on the hardware and the
software and alerts the user through error messages. It then corrects the error to ensure
smooth flow of the program
(ii) Job scheduling
 The numerous tasks presented for processing are each given a time slice or a fraction of the
processor time then the operating system coordinates with processor and processes these tasks
one at a time at very high speed such that the computer user will see if the tasks are being
executed at the same time
Award 2 marks each max 4

20. It is advisable to have proper light within a computer lab to avoid headache, fatigue and stress.
State four safety precautions that one need to observe to prevent eye-related issues or ailments
 Avoid painting the walls of the computer lab with bright colors
 Avoid using flickering screens
 Use anti-glare screens to reduce the effect of light
 Computer users are encouraged to have regular breaks
 Adjust the screen brightness accordingly
Award 1 mark each max 4

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