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451/1
COMPUTER STUDIES
Paper 1
THEORY
JULY/AUGUST 2023
2 ½ Hours
PANGANI GIRLS MORK 2023

451/1
COMPUTER STUDIES
Paper 1
THEORY
JULY/AUGUST 2023
2 ½ Hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
 Write your Name and Index Number in the spaces provided.
 This paper consists of TWO sections: A and B
 Answer ALL questions in section A
 Answer question 16 and any other THREE questions from section B
 All answers should be written in the spaces provided in the question paper

For Examiners use only.

Section Question Candidates Score

A 1 – 15
16
17
B 18
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20
Total Score

This paper consists of 13 Printed pages.

Candidates should check the question paper to ensure that all the
Papers are printed as indicated and no questions are missing

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SECTION A (40 Marks)
Answer all the questions in this section
1. Differentiate between master file and transaction file. (2 mark)
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2.Give two reasons why smaller computers like laptops tend to be more expensive than desktop computers.
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3.List two disadvantages of using traditional file management method. (3marks)

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4.List three sources of graphics that can be used in Microsoft word. (3marks)
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5.Mention two things that are likely to cause eye strains. (2marks)
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6.State two reasons why magnetic tapes are not commonly used as computer data storage medium today.

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8.Explain the difference between Gas Plasma Display and Liquid Crystal display Monitors. (2marks)
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9(a) Differentiate between logical and syntax errors encountered in programming. (2marks)
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(b)What is a computational error? Give an example to illustrate. (2marks)

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10. Anne was working on her computer studies project. She was worried of the media to use for storing her
data.She settled on a media that used serial file organization.
a) How are files organized on a storage medium using this method? (2marks)
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b) List two advantages offered by this type of file organization. (2marks)

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11. Define the following terms in relation to computer security: (4marks)

a) Data Encryption
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b) Firewall
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12. State what is meant by each of the following and give an example of where each is used.
(a) Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) (1 mark)
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(b) Optical mark reader (OMR) (1 mark)

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13. (a) Describe the term data integrity. (2 marks)

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(b) State four situations in which data may lose integrity. (2 marks)
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14. State three advantages of using robots in manufacturing of goods. (3marks)

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15. State three ways in which ICT can be used in shipping control. (3 marks)
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SECTION B (60 Marks)
Answer Question 16(Compulsory) and any other three questions in this section
16.(a). Study the flowchart below and answer the questions that follow.

START

PRODUCT=1
A=1
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PRODUCT=PRODUCT*TERM
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PRINT PRODUCT

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 (i) State the main type of control structure used in the flowchart. (1 mark)
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(ii). Dry run the flowchart and give the expected output. (5 marks)
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(iii) What will be the value of product when printed in the following flow chart? Show how you arrive at
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(b). Explain what happens when the expression A = A+1 is changed to A = A-1 (2 marks)

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c) Give two benefits of structured programming (2 marks)

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17. (a) State three reasons why it is difficult to detect and prevent computer crimes. (3marks)
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(b) State three characteristics of a suitable password. (3marks)

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(c) What is a spyware? (2marks)

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(d) A school intends to set up an e-learning system. List three problems that are likely to be encountered.
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(e) What is a search engine? (1mark)

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(f) Give two examples of search engine. (1mark)
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(g) Differentiate between internet and intranet. (2marks)

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18.(a) State three standard data coding schemes used in computing and electronic systems. (3marks)

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(b). Convert each of the following numbers:

i. 110.1012 to decimal (3marks)

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ii. 12.687510 to binary (3marks)

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(c). Subtract 110.012 from 11001.01012 (2marks)

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(d). Using seven-bit twos compliment, perform the following binary arithmetic leaving the answer in
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19. (a) Give three benefits of using a DTP software in publishing over a Word processor (3 marks)
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(b). Robots are introduced in a factory which makes car engines. Mention three ways this could affect the

workers. (3 marks)

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(c). Name any two computer related courses that are offered at public universities in Kenya. (1 mark)

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(d). List two duties performed by each of the following personnel.

(i). Database administrator (2 marks)
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e) Briefly describe the two types of spreadsheets (4 marks)

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20.(i) Define a system. (1mark)

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(ii) Explain system entropy. (1mark)

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(b) Describe three circumstances that can lead to development of new information system. (3marks)

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(c) Distinguish parallel changes over from straight change over as used in system implementation.
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(d) Explain two fact finding methods used during system analysis and design. (2 marks)

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(e) Name any two types of cables used in data communication (2 marks)
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(f) State four differences between LAN and WAN (4 marks)

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