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ST MARY’S MAZINDE JUU SECONDARY SEC. SCHOOL
FORM ONE MIDTERM EXAMINATION
036/1 INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES
TIME: 2:00 Hours September 25th 2023
Instructions
1. This paper consists of section A, B, and C with total of 10 questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Cellular phones and any other unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination
room.
4. Write your Name top of every page
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SECTION A: (15 Marks)
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Answer all questions in this section
1. For each of the following items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer from
among the given alternatives and write its letter in the box provided. (10 marks)
(i) The central processing unit is located in the:
A. Hard disk.
B. System unit.
C. Memory.
D. Monitor.
(ii) When using a word processor, the command that is used to reinsert
text into a document is:
A. Cut.
B. Paste.
C. Copy.
D. Merge.
(iii) Examples of hardware which are used to store data externally are:
A. Mouse and CD.
B. Diskette and speaker.
C. Keyboard and mouse.
D. Floppy A Diskette and Compact Disk.
(iv) A device that converts images on a page to electronic signals that can
be stored in a computer is a:
A. Monitor.
B. Scanner.
C. Plotter.
D. Pos.
(v) The printer that is used to produce bar code is:
A. Dot-matrix printer.
B. Laser printer.
C. Thermal printer.
D. Plotter printer.
(vi) One of the following devices is not a permanent storage device:
A. Floppy disk.
B. Hard disk.
C. Scanner.
D. Compact disk.
(vii) The central processing unit does not consist of the
A. System software.
B. The central unit.
C. The primary memory.
D. The central unit and main memory.
(viii) The function of a keyboard in a computer is:
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A. To process data given to computer.
B. To output data processed by CPU.
C. To accept data from the user to the computer.
D. To accept information and process them to output.
(ix) Integrated Circuits replaces…………. Of the 2nd generation of Computers
A. Parallel Processors
B. Microprocessors
C. Transistors
D. Vacuum Tubes
(x) The programs designed to perform specific tasks are called
A. Utility programs
B. System software
C. Special programs
D. Application software
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2. Match the following functions of input devices in List A with their
corresponding devices in List B by writing the letter of the corresponding
device below the item number in the table provided. (5 marks)
List A List B
i. A type of computer which is generally A. Mini-computer
larger than micro-computer but smaller B. Character printer
than the main frame Computer C. Binary digit (bits)
ii. Is a programming language which a D. ROM
computer can understand directly E. Memory and capacity
iii. Factors which are used to classify types of F. LAN
computers from micro-computer to super G. Database
computer. H. RAM
iv. Volatile storage that holds the program and I. Machine language
data being processed by CPU J. System software
v. It is a program which does a specific job K. Super Computer
L. Internet
M. Modulation
N. Application software
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LIST B
SECTION B: (70 Marks)
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Answer all questions in this section.
3. (a) Mention four(4) characteristics of the first generation of computers (4 marks)
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(b)List two (2) generations in the development of a computer.(2 marks)
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(c) Mention the technology used during the following generation of computers. (2 marks)
a. Fourth generation…………………………………………………………….
b. Second generation.……………………………………………………………..
(d) (i) The first calculator to be known in this world was …………………………(1 marks)
(ii)………………………..Known as the father of computers in the world. (1 mark)
4. Give the long forms of these as used in computer (10 marks)
(i) CMOS…………………………………………………………………………
(ii) ICS……………………………………………………………………………
(iii) DOS……………………………………………………………………………
(iv) ROM …………………………………………………………………………..
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5. (a). What is a computer virus? (2 marks)
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(b). Define the term disk formatting (2 marks)
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(c) Your father’s computer is affected by virus. Advice him four ways he would use to
protect his computer from virus (4 marks)
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(d)State the differences between a calculator and a computer? (2 marks)
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6. Differentiate the following types of computers.
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a. Supercomputer and Mainframe computer (2 marks)
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b. Minicomputer and a Personal computer. (2 marks)
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c. Special-purpose (dedicated) computers and General-purpose computers. (2 marks)
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d. Desktop computers and Laptop computers (2 marks)
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e. Analog computers and Digital computers (2 marks)
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7. Name FIVE (5) components inside the desktop computer box (system unit) and
state ONE (1) main role. 10 marks
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8. (a) (i)what is data backup (2 marks)
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(ii)Mention four devices used in local data backup (6 marks)
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(iii)Mention two devices used in cloud data backup (2 marks)
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9. (a)Give four factors to consider when selecting the printer (4 marks)
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(b)Mention six early devices which are used for computing (6 marks)
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SECTION C: (15 Marks)
10. Briefly explain classification of computers according to physical size.
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