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Computer Studies
OPENER EXAMINATION TERM 3, 2022
September – 2022
Form 1 Examination - Time: 2 Hours

1. Describe four main physical devices or parts of a computer. (8)

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2. Define the following terms. (10)
Computer
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ICT
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Computer laboratory
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Data Interface cables
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Peripheral devices
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3. Give the meaning of the following computer terms: (8)
Central processing unit
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System Unit
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Data
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4. a) Name and explain the different three ways of classifying computers. (6)
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b) Name two categories of computers as classified in (a) above. (6)
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5. a) State four characteristics of the following first generation computers. (4)
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b) With the aid of diagrams illustrate the difference between analog and digital data signal. (4)

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6. Give five advantages of using computer today. (5)
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7. List and explain five areas where computers are applied in our society today. (10)
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8. Before setting up a computer lab in a school several considerations must be put in place.
a) What are the four factors that must be considered when preparing a computer lab? (4)
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b) Explain five measures you would put in place to ensure the security of the computers in the lab.

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9. a) Explain two types of booting. (4)
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b) Give five categories of keys found on a standard keyboard. (5)

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10. Give three differences between primary and secondary storage memory. (3)
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11. a) Differentiate between softcopy output devices and hard copy output devices giving an example of
each. (4)

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b) State four factors to consider when choosing a monitor. (4)
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c) State five differences between a CRT and a flat panel screen. (5)
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12. a) Define a computer bus. (2)
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c) List three types of computer buses found on a motherboard. (3)
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