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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
1. Define a computer (1mk)
2. Name 4 classifications of computer (4mks)
3. Define the following [5 makes]
i. Input
ii. Information
iii. Output
iv. Computing
v. Programme
vi. Data
4. Explain the function of the following keyboard keys: - [12 mks]
a) Control (Ctrl)
b) Tab key
c) Space bar
d) Backspace
e) Delete key
f) Enter key
5. Highlight 4 likes and 4 dislikes of a computer [8marks]
6. Define virus [3mks]
7. State 5 ways in which virus is transmitted in a computer [5 mks]
8. Name 5 advantages of computer [5 mks]
9. Name the 2 portions of a mouse hence state their purposes [4 mks]
10. A mouse has 3 techniques, name and explain [6 mks]
11. Define operating system [OS] hence state 4 functions of OS in a computer [5 mks]
12. List and explain 5 application software hence give two examples in each [10 mks]
13. Explain the stages of computing [5 mks]
14. Explain the uses of the following buttons; maximize, close, minimize, restore,
menu bar, start button, title bar, status bar [8 mks]
15. List 5 symptoms of virus infection [5 mks]
16. List similarities between a mobile phone and a computer [10 mks]
17. Give 4 differences between an impact and a non-impact printer [4 mks]
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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
Attempt all the questions (80mks) Time: 1½ Hrs
1. Define the following terms as used in computing……………10mks
I. File
II. Folder
III. Output
IV. Data
V. Software
2. a.Define the term computer generation---------------- 2mks
b. Explain technological differences between the various generations of computer.
4mks
3. Explain five advantages of computer in the modern world…………………5mks
4. State five maintenance practices of computer in office…………………………….5mks
5. Define the word virus hence its abbreviation………………………………………..4mks
6. Give 5 symptoms of virus……………………………………………………………………..5mks
7. List 5 ways in which a computer user may ensure that the data is secure….5mks
8. Draw a well labeled diagram of stages of computing hence explain the cycle. ..10mks
9. Explain any 6 types of keys as found in the keyboard …. 12mks
10. What is the use of the monitor ………………. 2mks
11. Name 2 types of monitor …………..2mks
12. Name 4 hardware components of computer …………… 4mks
13. By the use of a procedure explain how do you open a program in a computer like MS
Word ………………………………………………………………………………. 5mks
14. Explain the use of the following ; minimize button, maximize button, status bar, tittle
bar and menu bar 5mks
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Name……………………………………………………………….
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
1. How do you understand the word computer? 2mks
2. Name and explain 4 stages of computing 8mks
3. Computer is made up Hardware and software components, what does it mean?
4mks
4. Draw a well labeled diagram of central processing unit 10mks
5. Name six functions of analog computers 6mks
6. Name four hardware components 4mks
7. Name and explain 6 demerits of computers 6mks
8What is difference btwn backspace and spacebar keys in keyboard 4mks
9. Name 3 desktop features 3mks
10. Mouse has three portion names them 3mks
11. Name two types of monitors 2mks
12. Write the following abbreviations C.D, ALU, VDU, C.U, RAM.ROM, and VIRUS
7mks
13. Differentiate between warm booting and cold booting 4mks
14. What is operating system 2mks?
15. Name four functions of operating system 4mks
16. Differentiate between min computer and super computer 4mks
17. Keyboard is the commonest way of entering information in to a computer name
and explain any six keys in it. 12mks
18. Name and explain 3 mouse techniques 6mks
19. Explain the uses of the following buttons; maximize, close, minimize, menu bar,
status bar [10MKS
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