SCHOOL NAME
COMPUTER STUDIES
CYCLE 4: 2025
FORM FOUR BLUE
NAME…………………………………. ADM: …………………….
Total Marks: 70 Marks: Answer All Questions
1) A student typed a letter in a word processor and the last line of the letter flowed to the
second page. State two ways in which the student could have adjusted the letter to fit on
one page without changing the paper size. (2 marks)
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2) The central processor and peripheral devices of a computer system are coordinated by the
operating system.
a) Define the term Operating System. (2 marks)
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b) There are several types of operating systems in use today. State two examples of
operating systems with which you are familiar. (2 marks)
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3)
a) Explain what is meant by system Interrupt? (1 mark)
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b) Mention two advantages of using interrupts for input or output devices. (2 marks)
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4) A computer user may interact with a computer either through Graphical User Interface
(GUI) or through typed commands.
a) State two features of a graphical user interface. (2 marks)
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b) Give two advantages of using GUI based operating system over a Command line
interface. (2 marks)
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c) Some computer systems still use Command line interfaces. State two advantages of
command line interface. (2 marks)
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5) What is a Deadlock in reference to operating systems? (2 marks)
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a) What is disk formatting? (2 marks)
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b) Why should precautions be taken while formatting USB disks? (1 mark)
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7) Explain how Windows organizes information in reference to files and folders. (1 mark)
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8) A school organizes its work in directories. The directory WP contains the files CATS,
EXAMS and ASSIGNMENTS. The directory SP contains the spreadsheet files. The
directory DB contains the database files. The directory PROG is contained in the
OTHERS directory. The directory WP also contains the PERSONAL directory. Given
that the directory STUDENT contains directories SP, DB, WP and OTHERS.
a) Write the path for the directory PROG. (2 marks)
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b) Write the path at which the contents of subdirectory DB can be erased or displayed.
(2 marks)
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c) Give two reasons for storing files in directories and subdirectories. (2 marks)
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d) What will happen if you try to delete directory STUDENT while one of its contents is
opened? (2 marks)
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e) Draw the directory tree structure with C as the root. (7 marks)
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9) What is a Word Processor? (1 mark)
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10) List three Editing features located under Review Tab in Ms Word 2019. (3 marks)
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a) What is a template? (1 mark)
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b) State two advantages of using a template to create a document. (2 marks)
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c) List three types of documents where you would use a template. (3 marks)
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12) State and explain the two editing modes in word processing. (4 marks)
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13) What is the function of the following combination of keys in word processing?(3 marks)
a) CTRL+A
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b) CTRL + Home
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c) CTRL + Backspace
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14) Differentiate between:
a) A hard page break and a soft page break. (2 marks)
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b) First line indentation and Hanging indentation (2 marks)
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15) Give a reason why it may be necessary to merge cells in a table. (1 mark)
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16) Distinguish between margins and borders as used in word processing. (2 marks)
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a) What is line spacing? (1 mark)
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b) Explain any three-line spacing specifications as used in word processing. (3 marks)
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a) Distinguish between Copying and Moving text. (2 marks)
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b) Explain how a paragraph can be moved from one page to another using a word
processor. (4 marks)
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