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Name: ………………………………………………………… ADMNO: …………… CLASS: …………

Date: ……………………………… Teacher: ………………………………………………………….

BISHOP GATIMU NGANDU GIRLS


FORM 1 APRIL HOLIDAY ASIGNMENT-2024
451/1
COMPUTER STUDIES
PAPER 1 (THEORY)
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions on the spaces provided.
1. State the meaning of the following terms used in computers:
(a) Data: (1 mark)
(b) Information (1 mark)
2. List four peripheral devices that may get powered from computer ports. (2 marks)
3. Computer are classified according to functionality as analog and digital: Explain the terms
(a) Analog data; (2 marks)
(b) Digital data (2 marks)
4. State four Keyboard keys that works in a state of ON/OFF switches in operation (4marks)
5. State three reasons why computers in operation require reliable power supply. (3 marks)
6. State five ways of ensuring that a computer lab is well burglar proofed (5marks)
7. Explain three methods of classifying computers. (3 marks)
8. Identify two proper sitting postures while using the computer. (2 marks)
9. Briefly describe how computers are used in Sport Management (5marks)
10. State the main technology used in each of the five generations of computers. (5 marks)
11. Computers have evolved through a number of generations. List any three characteristics of the First
generation of computers. (3 marks)

12. State any two differences between older generation computers and present computers.
(2marks)
13. What precautions would you take in the computer room in case of the following (3 marks)
(i) The humidity falls below normal for long periods due to weather changes
(ii) User complain of backache after long period of using computers
(iii) Improper air circulation

14. (a) Define a computer lab as used in computers.


(b) State five factors to consider when preparing a computer laboratory.
(c) State Five basic requirements of a good computer laboratory.
(d) Give three causes of fire in a computer laboratory.

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15. (a) Give five measures to protect computers against power related issues.
(b) State four uses of UPS in a computer laboratory.
(c) Give measures to control dust excess dust in a computer laboratory.
(d) list five measures to control strain injuries on the computer user.
(e) State five measures to avoid strain

16. (i)Define the term booting as used in computers.


(ii) Explain the two types of booting.
(iii) Write down the procedure to be followed when switching on a computer.
17. (i)State five categories of keys on the standard keyboard giving examples in each.
(ii) Give two uses of each of the following keyboard keys.
(a) Shift
(b) Return
(i) Differentiate between the following keyboard keys
(a) Home key and End key
(b) Backspace and Spacebar
(ii) Define toggle keys and list the toggle keys found on the standard keyboard
18. What is a mouse in relation to computers
(c) Explain the four mouse techniques.
(d) State THREE advantages of using a Mouse instead of a keyboard.
(e) What is a Shortcut menu?
19. Identify four Keys on the keyboard that can be used to perform the activities performed by the mouse.
20. Explain the meaning of the following terms associated with the use of a mouse:
(a). Mouse pointer.
(b). Clicking.
(c). Double-clicking.
(d). Right-clicking.
(e). Drag and drop.
21. Distinguish between:
(a). Click and right-click.
(b). Double-clicking and dragging.

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