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FORM ONE END OF YEAR 2024 COMPUTER STUDIES EXAMINATIONS

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1. Define the following terms (4 marks)

(a) Computer
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(b) Data
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(c) information
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(d) program
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2. With the aid of a diagram, differentiate between analogue and digital data (2 marks)
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3. List the three criteria of classifying computers (3marks)

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4. Give four characteristics of a computer (5 marks)
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5. Write the following in full (12 marks)
(i) GUI
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(ii) CPU
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(iii) USB
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(iv) DVD
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(v) RAM
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(vi) EPROM
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(vii) BIOS
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(viii) DVD
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(ix) EPROM
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(x) BIOS
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(xi) HDMI
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(xii) LCD
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6. What is the function of a power supply unit in a computer (2 marks)
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7. Give two examples of
(a) Impact printers (2 mrks)
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(b) Non impact printers (2 mrks)
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8. Define the following terminologies as used in computer studies
(a) Pixel (2 marks)
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(b) Obsolete (2 marks)
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(c) Virtual memory (2 marks)
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(d) Folder (2 marks)
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(e) Disk partitioning (2 marks)
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(f) Disk Defragmentation (2 marks)

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(g) Solid state storage media (2 marks)

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Give two examples the devices the media above (2 marks)
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9. Explain the following computer characteristics (4 Marks)
(a) Versatile
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(b) Diligent
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10. Give any four disadvantages of using computers (4marks)
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11. What do you understand by the term embedded computer? (1 mark)
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12. List any four functions of the operating system (4 marks)
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13. Give three functional elements of (6 marks)
(a) CPU

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(b) Computer system
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14. Give any three examples of operating system (3 marks)
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15. Give any two switch/toggle keys in a keyboard (2 marks)
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16. List two types of RAM that you know of (2 marks)
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17. Give any three disadvantages of a CRT monitor over the flat panel screen. (3 marks)
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18. Give any four requirements of a computer laboratory (4 marks)
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19. Give the two main categories of secondary storage media giving an example for each(4mks)
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20. Supply arrows in diagram below and name the missing words in computer system (5 marks)

Input

Secondary Storage

The End.
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