NAME:……………………………………………………………………CLASS:……..…….

ADMNO:………
COMPUTER STUDIES

FORM 1 TERM 3 END YEAR-2024 EXAMINATION

TIME: 2 HOURS

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS IN THE SPACES PROVIDED

1. a) Define the term booting. [2mks]
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b) Name and explain two types of booting. [4mks]
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2. Give the function of the following keys:
a) Home key [2mks]
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b) Spacebar key [2mks]
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3. State four characteristics of the second-generation computers. [4mks]
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4. a) Define the term peripheral devices. [2mks]
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b) List four devices used for inputting data to a computer. [2mks]

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c) List four devices used for outputting data to a computer. [2mks
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5. Give the function of the following mouse actions:
a) Double click- [2mks]
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b) Right-click [2mks]
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c) Click [2mks]
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d) Drag and drop [2mks]
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6. a) Define the term computer laboratory. [2mks]
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b) Mention five characteristics of a good computer laboratory. [5mks]

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7. Explain three functions of the UPS. [6mks]
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8. Write the following abbreviation in full:
a) GIGO [2mks]
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b) VLSI [2mks]
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c) IC [2mks]
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8. a) Differentiate between a computer system and a system. [4mks]
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b) Name and explain the three components of a computer system [6mks]
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9. a) What is the CPU. [2mks]
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 b) Describe the three functional elements of the CPU. [6mks]
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10. Define registers and explain three types of registers. [5mks]
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11. State four differences between a laser printer and a dot matrix printer.
[4mks]
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12. State any four factors to consider when choosing a monitor or screen as an
output device. [4mks]
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13. Despite the fact that a flash disk is a common storage device, it has been
observed to be having certain limitations. State three limitations of flash disks.
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14. USB ports have become quite common with modern devices. Mention four
devices that can be connected to the USB port. [2mks]
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15. List down four factors that dictate the cost of a computer system. [2mks]
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16. State six factors to consider when selecting that hardware components for a
compute system. [6mks]
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17. Complete the acronym WIMP. [2mks]
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18. Define the following terms:
a) File [2mks]
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b) Folder [2mks]
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19. a) What is a Recycle bin [1mk]

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b) What is the importance of the Recycle bin in a computer system.

[2mks]
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