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MWANZA NENO EXAMINATIONS BOARD

2025 JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS MOCK

COMPUTER STUDIES
(100 Marks)

Wednesday, 9 April Time Allowed: 2 hours

1:00 -3:00pm

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1. This paper contains 10 printed pages. Please check. 1-20
2. Write your name at the top of each Page. 21
3. This paper contains three sections A, B and C. For section A 22
encircle the letter representing the correct answer to each question.
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For sections B and C write the answers in the spaces provided
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4. Answer all the questions in this paper.
5. Use of standard electronic calculators is allowed. 25

6. The maximum number of marks for each answer is indicated 26

against each question.
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Section A (20 marks)
Circle the option representing the right answer
1. Which of the following is NOT the use of B. Photo printers
computers in homes? C. Daisy wheel
A. Preparing budgets D. Plotters
B. Controlling life supporting machine
C. Watching movies 7. Mention any one example of output
D. Playing music device?
A. System unit c. Key board
2. Which of the following is an example of B. Monitor d. Mouse
special purpose computer?
A. Laptop 8. State any three characteristics of first-
B. Desktop generation computers
C. Basic phone 1. Very large
D. Super computer 2. Produce less heat
3. Consumed a lot of power
3. Which piece of information is provided by 4. Constantly broke down
the bar code when goods are sold?
A. Item price A. 1 and 2 only
B. Date of manufacture B. 1,2 and 4
C. Item number C. 1,2 and 3
D. Super market name D. 2,3 and 4

4. Which of the following is NOT a data 9. What are the characteristics of super
storage unit? computers?
A. Byte
A. They are fast
B. Word
B. They are mostly found in expensive
C. Kilobyte
government agencies
D. Milli byte
C. They are very small in size
D. They consume a lot of energy
5. Which of the following devices is used for
10. The following are the types of keyboards
audio input?
except
A. Microphone
A. Braille keyboard
B. MICR
B. Ergonomic keyboard
C. Scanner
C. Traditional keyboard
D. Speaker
D. Track ball
6. The following are examples of non-impact
printers except 11. What is the use of a pointing device?
A. Inkjet printers
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A. Control a pointer curser on the 15. State any one disadvantage of using
computer magnet tapes
B. Used to capture image and the screen A. Magnet tape are slow because of
process it the linear storage of data records
C. Allows a user to draw image B. Data stored in them is more
stable and more permanent
D. Capture data using magnet
C. They store large volume of data
D. Allows the user to record, erase
12. L C D stand for and rewrite new information
A. Liquid Crystal Display
B. Liquid Character Display 16. Mention any two examples of Registers
C. Liquid Cathode Display 1. Accumulator
D. Liquid Camera Display 2. Instruction registers
3. Control bus
13. What is the main use of a printer? 4. Address bus
A. Produce information on a piece of
paper A. 1 and 2 only
B. Determine the resolution and clarity B. 1,3 and 4 only
of the monitor C. 2,3 and 4 only
C. Hold images for a long time D. 3 and 4 only
D. Displays text and images
17.Explain the function performed by the
control unit
Use the figure below to answer the question that A. This is where all arithmetic and logical
follows operations are carried out
B. Coordinate all processing activities in
the CPU
C. Holds the results after processing
D. Hold data and instruction that are
instantly required by the processor

14. Identify the above device

A. Laser printer c. Inkjet printers
B. Thermal printers d. Photo printers
C. Inkjet printers
D. Photo printers
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18.What is the meaning of password? A. Lack of paper printer

A. The process of unloading the B. Connection failure in the
current and active document from network
memory C. Low typing speed by the user
B. Combination of character the D. Jamming of paper printer
prevent other users from opening
document without permission 20.What is the purpose of highlighting
C. The process of making necessary text?
changes to an existing document A. Enable the user to manipulate the
D. The process of creating, saving, block of text
editing, formatting and printing B. Check system information
text C. Use to connect external device
D. Used to install floppy drives
19.Which of the following errors will be
handled by Operating System

SECTION B (50 marks)

Answer the questions in the spaces provided
21.a.What is Presentation software? (1 mark)
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b. Mention any Two examples of Presentation software. (2 marks)
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c. Describe any Two purposes of Presentation software. (2 marks)
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d. Describe the following features as found in MS PowerPoint Presentation:

(4 marks)
i. Slide
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ii. View
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22.Describe any Two things that you know about the following early computer related
items.
a) Abacus (2 marks)
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b) Napier bones (2 marks)

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23.Describe any One importance of the following:

a. Interface ports found behind the system unit. (2 marks)
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b. Power cable running from power box. (2 marks)

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c. Data cable. (2 marks)

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b. In which generation of computers does the personal computer belong?

(1 mark).
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24.What are the keyboard short-cut keys for the following commands
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ii. Paste = ___________________________________________
iii. Undo = ___________________________________________
25.Describe any Three areas or fields where computers are used and how they are used
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26. a. Outline any Two classes of computers according to purpose. (2 marks)

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b. In what way is a microcomputer suitable to a modern man? (1 mark)
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27. a. Define a program. (1 mark)

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b. Explain any three reasons why it is important to switch off the computer correctly.
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28. Write short notes on the following

a. Cache memory (2 marks)

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b. Buffers (2 marks)

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c. Registers (2 marks)

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29. a. Convert 2 megabyte to kilobytes. (2 marks).

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b. Distinguish between hardcopy and softcopy (1 mark).
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30. Explain any One negative effects of ICT on employment?
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Section C: (30 marks)
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
31.a. In Word processor there are some advantageous features that are not present in the
traditional typewriter. Explain how each of the following features help a modern Word
processor user.
i. Thesaurus (2 marks)
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ii. Autocomplete (2 marks)

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b. Describe how computers are affected by:

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i. Temperature
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ii. Liquids
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iii. Dust particles

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32. As form 2 student at Ascent Secondary School was asked to prepare Ms PowerPoint
presentation to present during school’s general assembly. Outline any FIVE tips to help
her make the best presentation. (10 marks)

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33. Explain the step by step of how to merge a document in MS word processor
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