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KCSE 2024 PREDICTION TRIALS

COMPUTER PAPER 1
KCSE 2024 TOP PREDICTION TRIALS 1-10
CLASS OF KCSE 2024 NOVEMBER
The set Comprises of 10 Prediction Trials prepared
by a panel of Top KNEC Writers Nairobi HQ
Kenya Educators Consultancy is proud to announce that in KCSE 2023 National
Examinations, more than 57% of our predictions from the same panelists appeared in
the national exam (KCSE 2023)

All KCSE 2024 November Candidates are advised to take the questions in this
package of predictions serious as they prepare for the national exams!

FOR MARKING SCHEMES

CONTACT
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Confidential!!!
All the best to all KCSE 2024 Candidates as they prepare for the national Exams

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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. (K.C.S.E)

Instructions to Candidates
• Write your name, class and admission number in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of two sections.
• Answer ALL questions in section A and Question 16 plus THREE other questions in section B..
• All answers MUST be written in the spaces provided on this question paper.

Section Question Maximum Actual

Score Score

A 1 - 15 40

16 15

B 17 15

18 15

19 15

20 15

TOTAL 100

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SECTION A (40 MARKS)
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION
1. In Kenya IEBC uses a system called BVR. What is a BVR system and how does it work.
(2 marks)
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2. Distinguish between special purpose keys and editing keys on a keyboard.(with an

example) (3 marks)
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3. Two features of Von Neumann architecture are the use of registers and the use of buses.
Give the names of any two registers and two buses. (2 marks)
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4. The following terms are frequently used in data transmission. Distinguish each pair.
(i) Simplex and duplex (2 marks)
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(ii) Switch and hub (2 marks)
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5. Nicolae needs to send 30 photos to a friend and he chooses to send all 30 together as a
single email attachment. Each photo is 1.8 MB in size, but the maximum possible attachment
size is only 20 MB. State how Nicolae can solve this problem. (2 marks)
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6. What is portability and Authenticity in relation to software specification? (2 marks)
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7. State three ways that computers help the police detect crime. (3 marks)
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8. (a) Distinguish between firmware and device drivers as used in computers. (2 marks)

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9. Ministry of Education is changing the education system in Kenya from 8-4-4 to a new
system by using a few schools to test the new system.
(a) Identify the type of change over system being used here. (1 mark)
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(b) What would be the advantage of using this changeover strategy. (2 marks)

12. How does the operating system accomplish multiprocessing and multitasking activities
in a computer? (2 marks)
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13. A security system uses sensors, a camera and a microprocessor to capture images of each
person entering a large shopping mall.
(a) Describe how the sensors, camera and microprocessor interact to identify certain
people entering the mall. (2 marks)

14. Publishing firms prefer using DTP instead of Word processors. Give any TWO reasons
for this. (2 marks)
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15. Banks have replaced each credit card with a smart card, which contains a microchip, in
order to give greater protection against fraud. State three items of data that are stored on the
microchip in a smart card. (3 marks)
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SECTION B (60 MARKS)

Answer Question 16 (compulsory) and any other THREE questions from this section.

16. 5000 numbers are being input which should have either1 digit (e.g. 5), 2 digits (e.g. 36),
3digits (e.g. 149) or 4 digits (e.g. 8567).
(a) Write program logic, using pseudo code, which
• inputs 5000 numbers
• outputs how many numbers had 1 digit, 2 digits, 3 digits and 4 digits
• Outputs the % of numbers input which were outside the range. (7 marks)

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(b) Draw a flowchart fort the above pseudo code. (8 marks)

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17. What is the decimal equivalent of the following BCD representations? (2 marks)
(a) 1011100110000111

(b) 1010 0010 0101 0111

(c) (i) Subtract the binary number 0011001 from 10110010. (2 marks)
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(ii) Find the sum of the following: 11101112 + 1100112 + 110112 (2 marks)
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(d) (i) The following eight-bit pattern represents the two’s complement of an
integer:110001001. What is the decimal equivalent? (2 marks)
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(ii) Give any TWO ways of representing a negative number in computer system.(2 marks)
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(iii) What is the seven-bit one’s complement of 101102? (1 mark)
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(e) Which type of processing would be most suitable for these systems and why?
(i) Playing a computer game such as Need for Speed or GTA. (2 marks)
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(ii) Performing Mobile money transactions such as Mpesa or Airtelmomey. (2 marks)
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18. A remote-controlled model car contains RAM, ROM and a solid state drive. The car
receives radio signals from its remote control. It can only receive radio signals of a certain
frequency. The manufacturer sets this frequency and the owner cannot change it. The owner of
the model car can input their own sequence of movements from an interface underneath the car.
(a) Describe the purpose of each of the three types of memory supplied with the car.
(3 marks)
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(b) The owner needs to be able to enter their own sequence of movements for the model
car. Name a suitable input device. Give a reason for your choice of device. (2 marks)
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(c) Explain why the model car uses a solid state drive rather than another type of
secondary storage. (2 marks)
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(d) A database has been set up to bring together information about the world’s tallest
buildings. A section of the database is shown below.

(i) How many records are in the section of the database shown? (1 mark)
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(ii) Using Ref No. only, which records would be output if the following search
condition was entered:(Year < 1990) AND (Height (m) > 375)? (1 mark)
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(iii) Write down a search condition to find out how many buildings are in China or
how many buildings have more than 80 floors. (2 marks)

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(iv) For each of the following fields give a different validation check. (2 marks)
a. Year ...............................................................................................................
b. Ref No. ..........................................................................................................
(v) In a relational database, relationships must be enforced. Explain why? (2 marks)
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19. A passenger logs onto an airline website and types in the reference number for their
flight. Once the passenger accesses their account they can choose their seat and also print out a
boarding pass which contains a unique barcode. This barcode is scanned at the airport check-in
desk.
(a) Name one input and one output device found at the check-in desk and give a reason for
your choice. (2 marks)
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(b) The training department of an international airline has introduced computer based
training (CBT) to teach foreign languages to its cabin crew. Give TWO advantages of
using CBT. (2 marks)
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(c) The airline also trains its pilots.
(i) What type of training is most appropriate to train pilots to manage dangerous
situations? (1 mark)
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(d) A student set up a spreadsheet to compare share prices in six companies over five
years.

(i) What formula is in cell G5 to find the mean share price for KLN?
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(ii) What formula is in cell H5 to find the highest share price for KLN?
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(iii) If the data in cell E4 was changed to 425, which cells would be automatically updated?
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(iv) State the cells that are needed to create a line graph to show the share prices for years 2006
to 2008.
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(v) The student wants to extend the spreadsheet to include share prices for 2010. Describe how
the student would do this.
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20. (a) Explain each of the following functions of operating system. (6 marks)
(i) Job scheduling
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(b) Inkjet printers and laser printers are two common types of printer. Describe ONE
feature and principle of operation of each type of printer. (4 marks)
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(c) IEBC receives poll results from the polling centers direct to their headquarters
digitally using Wireless networks. Give any THREE reasons for preference of wireless
communication. (3 marks)
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(d) Suggest any TWO ways in which they can ensure security of this data during
transmission. (2 marks)
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Paper 1
Time: 21/2 Hours

KCSE 2024 TOP PREDICTION MASTER TRIAL 2

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. (K.C.S.E)

Section Question Maximum Actual

Score Score
A 1 - 15 40
16 15
B 17 15
18 15
19 15
20 15
TOTAL 100

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SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Answer ALL the questions in this section
1. Define the following terms (4mks)
i) Multiplexing
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ii) Baseband signal
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2. Explain the difference between digital signal and analog signal in data communication
(2mks)
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3. List down two types of computer viruses (2mks)
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4. Below is a graphical representation of a section of a Microsoft words application window.
Use it to answer the question that follow.

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Give the uses of the icons labeled A and B (2mks)
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5. Define the following terms as used in disk management
i) Partitioning (2mks)
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ii) Defragmentation (2mks)
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6. State three ways in which your school librarian can use a computer (3mks)
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7. i) Write the acronym UPS in full? (1mk)
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ii) Explain the uses of UPS? (1mk)
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8. a) Give two possible ways of fitting the document in one page (2mks)
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b) The shopkeeper one day switched on the computer and experienced a number of
problems with windows operating system that he had installed. The problems included
failure to load the operating system during the booting. After several trials of switching on
the computer booting. It hand so often alongside abnormal restarting. State any two
possible causes for the computer’s behavior. (2mks)

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9. Differentiate between real time processing and batch processing giving examples where
each could be used. (4mks)
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10. In Kenya Tea Packers Company several people are employed as record clerks., typists and
messenger. The company intends to introduce a computerized system in all the
departments. Suggest three reasons that would make workers unhappy with the new
system. (3mks)
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11. Give two advantages of an electronic spreadsheet over traditional analysis ledger sheet
(2mks)
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12. Explain the following terms as used in information Technology with reference to software
purchase:-
i) User friendliness (1mk)
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ii) Authenticity (1mk)

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13. While purchasing computers for his school the principal Musambweni high school decided
to consult an expert. As a computer student advised him on four hard ware considerations
(2mks)
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14. Give the names of the following system flowchart symbols (2mks)

A B C D

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15. State any two features of a user friendly program (2mks)
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SECTION B (60 MARKS)
Answer question 16 and any other three questions from this section
16. a) State three qualities of a good psecudocode? (3mks)
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b) i) State the 3 translators used in programming (3mks)
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ii) List two examples of;
i. Third generation languages (1mk)
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ii. Object oriented languages (1mk)
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c) Draw a flowchart that was used to come up with the following pseud code (7mks)
Start
N=0
X=0
While n < 3
Repeat
X=X+1
While x < 2
N = N +1
End while
Stop

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17. a) The diagram below shows four common network topologies A, B, C and D.

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i) Name the network topologies A, B, C and D (4mks)
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ii) Explain what happens if server X topology A fails (1mk)
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iii) List two problems associated with network topology B (2mks)
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iv) List two disadvantages associated with network topology D (2mks)
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b) Differentiate between Internet and World Wide Web. (2mks)

18. a) Human activity systems are said to be soft systems. Give therereasons why they are said
to be so (3mks)
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b) What are hard information systems (2mks)

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c) Discuss any five characteristics of a system (10mks)
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19. a) One of the functions of an operating system is job scheduling. Explain what is meant by
job scheduling. (2mks)
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b) List and explain three types of user interfaces. (6mks)
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c) Describe the following categories of software (4mks)
i) Firmware

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ii) Proprietary software
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d) A new company ABC intends to go into business of desktop publishing. Advice the
company on three computer hardware specification features to consider as a measure of
enhancing performance. (3mks)
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20. a) Briefly explain the following terms as used in spreadsheet (4mks)
i) Cell
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ii) Range
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iii) Value
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iv) Function
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b) List three paragraph formatting features of word processors (3mks)
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c) Explain the difference between the printing of multiple pages and multiple copies (2mks)
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d) Distinguish between a worksheet and a work book (2mks)
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e) The following is an excel worksheet showing the performance of students in Tana class.
A B C D Cat E Cat F G H
Adam Student name 1/50 2/50 Total / 40 Exam / 60 Total
1 4321 DollineMbesa 30 28 (a) 45 (b)
2 4333 SelinaMbugua 20 29 55
3 4330 Winnie Wanjema 25 26 50
4 4322 MagaretWambari 27 24 43
5 4324 FaniNjuguna 28 24 42
6 Maximum (c)
7 Minimum (d)
8 Average (e)
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Using the above worksheet write the following formula to calculate the values in cells labeled
(4mks)
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KCSE 2024 TOP PREDICTION MASTER TRIAL 3

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. (K.C.S.E)

Instructions to Candidates
• Write your name, class and admission number in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of two sections.
• Answer ALL questions in section A and Question 16 plus THREE other questions in section
B..
• All answers MUST be written in the spaces provided on this question paper.

Section Question Maximum Actual

Score Score
A 1 - 15 40
16 15
B 17 15
18 15
19 15
20 15
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SECTION A (40 MARKS)
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

1(a). As you type an entry it is displayed in the formulae bar. Entries into a
worksheet can be classified into four data types. List any four of these data
types. 2 Marks

(b) Differentiate between functions and formulae 2 Marks

2.(a) Differentiate between the following formatting elements 2 Marks

(i) Justification
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4. Computer technology has evolved over time. Outline two future trends in
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5 Internet is an important resource. Although it has brought with it some

challenges. State two measures that can prevent students from accessing
pornography and dirty sites. 2 Marks
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6. Computer laboratory should be setup with safety precautions in mind.

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7. Arithmetic and logic unit and the main memory use electrical pathways called
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8. Distinguish between the following wireless interfaces. 2 Marks

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9. Explain the term solid state giving two examples 2 Marks
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10.(a) Software can be acquired using different methods, State four advantages
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11. Data can ether be discrete or continuous. Distinguish the two terms.
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12.As opposed to buffers registers hold one piece of data at a time. Differentiate
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13. List two examples of fourth generation languages and two features of fifth
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14(a). An operating system basically consist of two main parts namely; Shell and

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15.Describe radio communication and list the different kinds of radio waves
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SECTION B (60 Marks)

Answer question 16 and any other THREE questions from this section in the spaces
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16.Due to the diversity and advancements in writing computer programs, many programming
languages have been developed and made more user friendly. Programs written in high level
programming languages need to be converted into a form that the computer can understand.
a. State one advantage of using the translators listed below (3 Marks)
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c. Study the flow chart below and use it to answer the questions that follows;

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YES

Print “out of Cash”

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State the output of the above program flowchart for the inputs given below (4 Marks)
Amount = 15,000, 14,000 and 23,000 respectively
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17.Signed binary numbers can be represented using different methods to indicate if a number
is positive or negative.
a. How can -2310 be represented in; (6 Marks)
i. Signed Magnitude
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i. 1001012 + 110112 + 10112
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d. Using the twos compliment and 8-bit notation subtract 27 from 12 leaving your
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18.With the introduction 0f the internet services, communication has been made cheaper and
faster hence reducing the world into a global village.
a. Distinguish between a hyperlink and a hypertext (2 Marks)
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c. Draw a well labelled diagram for thinnet coaxial cable (5 Marks)

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d. State any two reasons why the fibre optic cable is preferred for data transmission
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e. Protocols are set rules that govern transmission of data between two devices, state
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f. State the functions of the following network communication devices (3 Marks)
i. Hub

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19.Data processing helps organizations make informed decisions and rely on accurate
information.
a. Differentiate between the mechanical and manual data processing methods
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b. State the difference between a sort file and a reference file as used in data
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c. State any two differences between the real time processing mode and interactive
processing mode
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e. Information is the most valuable asset of an organization that needs to be safe
guarded. State any three measures to be considered in maintaining data integrity.
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f. As Jayden was entering data into the computer, He typed byocott instead of
boycott.
i. Identify the type of error made by Jayden (1 Mark)
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ii.
Other than using direct data entry devices, two other methods Jayden can
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20.The success of a system development project depends on the type of model used to
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a. Define the term prototype as used in systems development (1 Mark)
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f. The operating system has the fundamental task of managing the disk with the aim
of optimizing the performance of the computer
i. State the function of a formatting tool as used in disk management
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Time: 21/2 Hours

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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. (K.C.S.E)

Section Question Maximum Actual

Score Score
A 1 - 15 40
16 15
B 17 15
18 15
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TOTAL 100

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SECTION A (40 MARKS)
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION
1. Give FOUR characteristics of first generation computers? (2marks)
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2. a) Why are powder fire extinguishers not allowed in the computer room? (1 mark)
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6. a) Distinguish between primary and secondary storage devices. (2marks)
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7. State FOUR devices that support multimedia capability on a computer (2marks)

b) Differentiate between the terms: volatile memory and non-volatile memory. (2marks)
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9. What is the function of the power supply unit found in the system unit? (2marks)

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11. Terry intends to download a movie from the Internet. State the two factors that may determine the

total time taken to complete the download. (2 Marks)

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12. A lecturer keeps the following student details in a database: name, age, course.
(a) Write an expression you would use to compute the year of birth of a student using this year as the
current year. (2 marks)

(b) What query expressions would the lecturer use to list the students whose age is above 15 years and
below 25 years? (2 marks)

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13. a) Explain each of the following roles performed by an operating system
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14. A computer teacher has put a rule that flash disk should not be used in the computer laboratory
(a) Give a reason for the rule (1 mark)

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SECTION B (60 MKS)
Answer question 16 and any other 3 questions.
16. a) i) What is system maintenance? (2marks)
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b) Differentiate between absolute and relative cell referencing. (2marks)
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c) The formula $A$4 +C$5 is typed in cell D4 and copied to cell H6. Write down the formula as it
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d) Generate output for the following pseudo code (4marks)
START
X= 5
WHILE (X<15) DO
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PRINT X,Y
ENDWHILE
PRINT (“DONE’,X)
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e) Draw a flowchart for the above pseudo code (5 marks)

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17. a) Using 10-bits binary number system, perform the following decimal operation using two’s
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b) Define the following terms in relation to computer software . (3 marks)

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c) i) Define the term E-commerce (2marks)

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i) Reservation systems. (3 marks)
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d) Identify TWO disadvantages of Observation method used in fact-finding. (2 marks)

20.(a) List THREE advantages of wireless communication over wired communication. (3 marks)
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(b) Using a Diagram, describe the following signals and state where each is applied in network
communication:
(i) Analog; (2 marks)
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(e) List FOUR internet protocols (2 marks)

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(f) Describe star topology as used in networking (3 marks)
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Section Question Maximum Actual

Score Score
A 1 - 15 40
16 15
B 17 15
18 15
19 15
20 15
TOTAL 100

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1. Describe the following computer memories.
(a) Register (1mk)
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(b) Cache (1mk)

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2. List four threats to a computer system. (2mks)

3. Differentiate between Host and Client computer as used in networking. (2mks)

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4. State two reasons why twos complement is the preferred method of representing negative numbers as
opposed to other methods. (2mks)
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5(a) The development of computers can be traced to the time when historical non- electronic computing
devices were invented like abacus. Name four other computing devices. (2mks)

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(b) Explain how the devices listed in above contributed to the development of modern electronic
computer. (2mks)
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6. State the function of each of the following field properties in a database.

(i) Format (1mk)
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(ii) Default value (1mk)

(iii) Required (1mk)

(iv) Input mask (1mk)

7. Identify four application areas of artificial intelligence. (2mks)

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8(a) Distinguish between Hypertext and hypermedia as used in internet. (2mks)
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(b) Outline stages of data processing cycle. (2mks)

9. A flash disk has become a popular storage media. However, it has certain limitations. Highlight three
such limitations. (3mks)
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10. Give the importance of including foot notes in a word document. (1mk)
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11. State two advantages of flat panel monitors over cathode ray tube monitors. (2mks)
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12. Highlight two reasons for compressing computer files. (2mks)

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13. Agwambo while designing a school magazine was advised to use a desktop publisher (DTL)
program instead of a word processor. Give three reasons for this choice. (3mks)
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14. State one importance of each of the following Microsoft excel features.
(i) Cell pointer (1mk)
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(ii) Name box (1mk)

(iii) Worksheet tab (1mk)

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15. Match the following functions with appropriate communication device. (4mks)
FUNCTION DEVICE
(i) Provides physical link between the
computer and the transmission media.
(ii) Regenerates signals
(iii) Determines the appropriate network
segment for message delivery.
(iv) Forwards a packet directly to the
address node without broadcasting.

SECTION B (60MKS)
16(a) State two advantages of an interpreter over a compiler. (2mks)
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(b) Study the following flowchart and use it to answer the questions that follow.

(i) State the type of control structure represented by the flowchart. (1mk)
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(ii) Determine the output produce by the flowchart. (7mks)

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(iii) Write a pseudocode that would achieve the same purpose as the flowchart. (5mks)
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17(a) A school organizes it’s work in directories. The directory WP contains the files CATs, EXAMS
and ASSIGNMENTS. The directory DB contains the database files. The directory PROG is contained in
the OTHERS directory. The directory WP has PERSONAL sub directory. Given that the directory
STUDENT contains subdirectories SP, DB, WP and OTHERS;
(a) Draw the directory tree structure on C drive as the root directory. (7mks)

(b) Write the path for tracing the contents of sub directory DB. (2mks)
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(c) Write the path for directory PROG. (2mks)

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(d) Give two reasons for storing files in directories and subdirectories. (2mks)
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(e) Give two disadvantages of using command driven interface as compared to menu driven interface.
(2mks)
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18. Using twos compliment perform the following binary operation in 8-bit
(a) notation
710 -2310 (6mks)
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(b) State two duties performed by each of the following personnel.

(i) Database administrator (2mks)
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(ii) Computer trainer. (2mks)

C(i) Name three public universities in Kenya where one can further computer studies course. (3mks)

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(ii) Name two computer hardware related courses offered in Kenyan universities. (2mks)
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19(a) Computer networks are faced with numerous security threats. Explain two methods of enforcing
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(b) State three differences between bus topology and star topology. (3mks)
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(c) Staff training is one of the areas that need to be addressed during system implementation. Highlight
three reasons why this is necessary. (3mks)
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(d) Give two circumstances where straight change over strategy can be used during system
implementation. (2mks)
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(e) Differentiate between distributed processing and interactive processing modes giving an application
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20. A data entry clerk experienced the following errors during typing;
(i) After every calculation the result was less than the expected number of digits. E.g
(i) 345.7896543 was given as 345.789.
(ii) 1287357 was typed as 12873S7
(a) Identify the error in each case. (2mks)
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(b) State two ways the clerk would have prevented such errors. (2mks)
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(c) With aid of a diagram describe a tree topology. (4mks)

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(d) Explain two reasons why testing phase is important during system development life cycle. (4mks)
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(e) Distinguish between collated and uncollated print option. (1mk)

(i) A worksheet contains the following data.

Cell B2 B3 B4 B5
Entry 75 50 62

Write a function to be entered in cell C2 to display the entries from the largest to the smallest. (2mks)
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Section Question Maximum Actual

Score Score

A 1 - 15 40

16 15

B 17 15

18 15

19 15

20 15

TOTAL 100

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SECTION A
Answer All questions in this section

1. Suggest two disadvantages of a notebook computer when compared with a desktop

Computer. (2 marks)
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2. (a)What is a software suite? (1 mark)
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(b)Suggest two advantages of using a software suite. (2 marks)
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3. (a) Explain the two major types of software. (2 marks)
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(b) Give an example of each of the above (2 Marks)

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(b) Give one advantage of parallel connection over serial connection. (1 mark)
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6. (a) Explain the term pipelining as used in CPU (1 mark)
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7. Give two advantages and two disadvantages of display devices (e.g., monitors).
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8. (a)Explain briefly why increasing the main memory may improve the performance (e.g.,
speed) of a computer system. (1 mark)
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(b) Explain the term memory address as used in primary memory (1 mark)
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9. Explain the following as used in word processing (3 Marks)
i. Spell-check
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ii. Thesaurus

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iii. Macros:
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10. Explain the following spreadsheet concepts:
i. Automatic Recalculation. (1 mark)
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ii. What if analysis (1 mark)
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11. Suggest two advantages of using presentation graphics software over the traditional
chalk-and-talk approach in a school environment (2 marks)
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12. (a) Explain the term workstation as used in a networked environment (1 mark)
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(b)What is a server? (1 mark)
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13. (a)Explain briefly identification and authentication in computer access control. (2 marks)
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(b)What is a personal identification number (PIN)? (1 mark)

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(b)Suggest two possible causes of eyestrain when using computers. (2 marks)

SECTION B
Answer question 16 (compulsory) and any other three questions from this section
16. (a)(i) State and describe three types of error can occur in programming: (3 Marks)
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(ii) When is a programming language considered structured? (2 marks)
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(b)(i) The Global Science Museum is not large and can become over-crowded when more than 300
people are in the building. They would like a program that will stop visitors from entering when more
than 300 visitors are in the building.
Design a Pseodocode segment for this problem using a REPEAT loop. You do not have to worry about
visitors who leave the building, just those who have entered. (3 Marks)

(ii) Identify Three aspects of a good HCI? (3 Marks)

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(iv). Explain why a programmer may prefer to write code for device drivers using low level languages.
(1 Mark)
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17. (a) (i) With the aid of examples, explain number complements in the Binary number systems
(2 marks)

(ii) Outline the benefits of using binary number complementation in computers. (2 marks)

(b) (i) Why is binary number system best suited for use in computers? (2 marks)
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(ii) Convert the following base two number into base ten. (2 marks)

11.01

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(iii)Convert the following base sixteen number into base two. (2 marks)

DEF=

(c) Carry out the following binary arithmetic:

(i) 11 + 10 (1 mark)

(ii) 1010.0112 – 11.01112 (2 mark)

(iv) 101 – 11 (1 mark)

18. Describe briefly the three data processing modes (3 marks)

i. Batching Processing Mode
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ii. Real-time Processing Mode
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iii. Interactive Processing Mode
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(b)(i) Suggest two possible reasons for data preparation errors. (2 marks)
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(ii) Suggest two possible reasons for data input errors. (2 marks)

(d) Describe briefly the following data validation techniques

i. Presence Check (1 mark)

ii. Type Check (1 mark)

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19. (a) (i) Explain the term search engine (1 mark)
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(ii) Peter and Mary use the same keyword to search for information. Suggest two reasons
why their search results may vary. (2 marks)
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(iii)State one disadvantage of using an e-mail account provided by the Internet service
provider (ISP). (1 mark)
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(b) (i) Explain the term URL (1 mark)
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(ii) For the URL http://www.csklsc.net/pe/calendar.htm,
http stands for (1 mark)
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The domain name is (1 mark)

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Token Ring (1 mark)

20. (a). Describe the role of the systems analyst. (2 Marks)

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(b). Describe Two techniques used by the systems analyst in requirements elicitation. (2 Marks)

(d) Software development is often said to be an iterative process.

Describe Two events that might spark an iterative process in software development. (2 Marks)
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(e) (i) Describe briefly the three basic e-commerce models. (3 Marks)
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(ii) Apart from parental control, state one other ways of Internet censorship. (1 mark)

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Section Question Maximum Actual

Score Score
A 1 - 15 40
16 15
B 17 15
18 15
19 15
20 15
TOTAL 100

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Attempt all questions in this section.

1. List down four features of a user friendly program (2Marks)

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3. List four number systems that the design and organization of a computer may depend on. (2Marks)
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5. Using one’s complement, calculate 110112-1112 and leave your answer in binary notation. (3Marks)
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6. List three types of computers that are classified according to the type of signal they use when
functioning. (3Marks)
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7. In relation to DTP, explain the meaning of (2Marks)
a) Pasteboard
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b) Master page
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8. Give two main functions of a primary key in a database. (1Mark)
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9. Differentiate between LPT ports and COM ports as used in Computer Printers. (2Marks)
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10. a) Define the term Cyber space. (1Mark)
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b) Give three components of a virtual reality system and state their use. (3Marks)
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11. Highlight any two ways in which computers are used as industrial systems. (2Marks)

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a) $H$5

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b) H$5

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c) H5

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ii) Give three uses of spreadsheets in a government office concerned with carrying out national
census (3Marks)
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13. The Chairman IEBC has called upon a System Analyst to implement an electronic voting system. He
intends to use voter’s fingerprints, Identity cards and voter’s cards as security measures to ensure free
and fair elections. Recommend with reasons four input devices that they should use/buy. (4Marks)
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14. State any four security control measures that can be taken to detect and protect computer systems
against computer crimes. (2Marks)
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i) Name
ii) Use
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(d) State any two functions of programming language translators (1 mark)

e) Draw a flowchart that can be used to create a program which accept a numerical pin, if the pin
is equal to 0721, the program outputs , correct pin and asks for personal pin, if the pin is 1737,
the output is “Admitted to UON,” 1738, the output is “Admitted to MARKU”, 1739 the
output is “Admitted to KEMU” after outputting the secret message the program stops.
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17. a) The following diagram shows the stages of developing an information system.

REVIEW 7

IMPLEMENTATION 6

CONSTRUCTION 5

DESIGN 4

REQUIREMENT
SPECIFICATION 3

INFORMATION
GATHERING 2

PROBLEM
RECOGNITION 1

i) List any four methods that can be used to achieve the second stage in above. (2Marks)
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ii) List any four areas that have to be designed at the fourth stage. (4Marks)
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iii) Give one likely consequence of a project that does not stick to its schedule (2Marks)
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b) Explain the meaning of the following system characteristics. (4Marks)
i) Entropy
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ii) Controls
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c) State the three functions of an information system. (3Marks)
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18. (a) Distinguish between the following pairs of word processing terms
i) A widow and an orphan (2 marks)
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ii) Footnote and end notes (2 marks)
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b) Study the Microsoft Word table below and answer question which follow
Item Quantity Price(sh) Total
Bread 2 33.0 66.0
Milk(litres) 4 30.0
Potatoes 1 75.0
Others Cooking fat(kg) 1 180.0 A
Salt(250 g) 1 15.0 15.0
Total B

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i) Supply a formula or function in Cell with letter A to calculate the total amount spent on 1
kg of cooking fat (2 marks)
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ii) Supply a formula or function in cell with letter B to calculate total expenditure on all items
(2 marks)
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(c) The following is a spreadsheet relating to a farmer.
A B C
1 Crop Amount
2 Maize 150
3 Bean 300
4 Cashew nuts 850
5 Cabbages 1036
A function =IF (B2<200, “Not Viable”), IF (B2>300, “Moderate”), IF (B2>1000, “Viable”))).
Give the appropriate result returned in cells C2, C3, C4 and C5 (2Marks)
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d) Define the terms as used in databases (3Marks)
i) Attribute
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ii) Relationship
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iii) Dynaset
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19. a) State three characteristics of RAM. (3Marks)

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b) A computer virus is malicious software which may affect the smooth running of a computer
system or carry out illegal activities in the computer.
i) Name three types of computer viruses and state the effect of each when it gets in to a
computer (3 marks)
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ii) State any two methods to control infection of a standalone computer by virus (2 marks)
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iii) Mr. Yugo, the Biology teacher, intends to use a multimedia system to demonstrate
dissection of a frog.
What is a multimedia system? (1 mark)
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List four components that make a multimedia system (2 marks)
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d) State any two softcopy output devices. (2marks)
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e) State two main ways in which secondary storage devices are classified (2 marks)
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20. a) Distinguish between guided and unguided transmission media and give one example of each.
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b) State two functions of Hubs. (2Marks)
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c) Explain two different ways in which computers can enhance communication in Kenya today.
(4Marks)
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d) State and explain how the benefits of technology were not effectively used during the 2007
general elections. (3Marks)
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Section Question Maximum Actual

Score Score
A 1 - 15 40
16 15
B 17 15
18 15
19 15
20 15
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SECTION A (40 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
1. Give TWO reasons why Powder type fire extinguishers are not recommended to be used in
a computer laboratory. (2 Marks)
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2. State the purpose of each of the following memories in a computer system. (2 marks)
(i) ROM
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(ii) RAM
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3. State two factors that one would consider when selecting data entry method in computing.
(2 Marks)
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4. Describe the following types of printers and state one application area of each.(3Marks)
(a) Dot matrix
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(b) Thermal printer.
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5. Differentiate between in-house software and freeware. (2 Marks)

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6. Give two importance of feedback mechanism in systems (2 Marks)
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7. With an aid of a diagram, explain one-to-one database relationship. (2 Marks)
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8. KASSU Secondary School intends to set up internet connection in their school for e-learning
purposes. Advise the school management on four internet connectivity requirements that is
required for them to be able to access internet. (2 Marks)
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9. The figure below shows an extract of an e-mail application.

What is meant by each of the following terms: (3 Marks)

(a) Trash
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(b) Spam

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(c) Inbox
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10. State two ways in which users in an organization can be a security threat to data in an
information system. (2 Marks)
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11. State three negative impact of information communication technology on the Environment.
(3 Marks)
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12. In a computer based information system, state the purpose of the following files and give
one example where such a file may be required in a school. (4 marks)
a. Report file.
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b. Sort file.
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13. State three responsibility of a Database administrator in an organization. (3 Marks)

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14. With an example for each, describe how computers are used in the following areas of
education; (3 Marks)
a. Simulation
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b. Tutorial
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15. a. Dan a computer student noticed that every time a person enters the computer lab the
computer screen flickers. Identify three reasons why the monitor might be flickering
(3 Marks)
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b. State two ways in which the problem can be solved (2 Marks)
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SECTION B (60 MKS)
Answer question 16 (Compulsory)and any other THREE questions from this
Section.

16. To maintain a strategic fit Safaricom is introducing a tariff called the mega tariff that will
lower costs to Safricom to Safaricom calls and calls to other networks. Calls to
Safaricom networks will be charged according to the time of the day as listed below:
• -Between 8am to 12 noon – 6 Ksh
• -Between 12 noon to 2pm -0.8 Kshs
• -Between 6 to 1 am -4Kshs
• -between 1 am t 8am - 1Kshs
Internal calls to other networks are charged at a fixed rate of 7 Kshs between 8am to 8pm
and to while international calls are charged at a rate of 25 Kshs between 8am to 8pm and
Kshs 35 for the rest of the day. All calls are charged per minute usage.

Mr. Wasswa Bbaale a business man who makes both internal and internal calls would
like to make maximum use of this of this tariff.

a) Write a pseudo code that would show him know the charges of calls with an
appropriate label when he the inputs type of call and the time where appropriate.
Use a 24 hour clock. (8marks)

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b) Design a flowchart for the pseudo code in 16(a) above (7marks)

17. a) Explain how an operating system controls I/O devices. (2marks)

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d) i) Using appropriate examples, differentiate between distributed and centralized processing

modes (3marks)
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ii) State one advantage and one disadvantage of distributed processing modes in 17(d) (i(2marks)
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e) i) With reference to an operating system, differentiate between formatting and partitioning.
(2marks)
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ii) List any TWO types of user interface. (2mark)
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18. a) Using eight bits and twos complement, subtract 7810 from 1710. Give your
answer in decimal notation (3marks)
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b) Convert 11011011111.11112 to:

i) Octal (2marks)

ii) Hexadecimal (2marks)

iii) Decimal (2marks)

c) State any Two methods used to gain illegal access to a computer system (2marks)
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d) i) Distinguish between peer-to-peer and client –server LANs. (2marks)
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ii) Atieno was very happy when she bought a Safaricom 2G modem for she was able to
easily connect her computer to the Internet. After six months she noticed it was taking her too
long to connect to the Internet. State two possible causes of the problem. (2marks)
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19. a) i) Explain any two causes of system change. (2marks)

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ii) Explain any THREE causes of system maintenance. (2marks)
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b) i) Use of questionnaire is one of the most popular fact finding method. State any
TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of using this method to gather data. (2marks)
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ii) Explain the importance of requirement specification phase of Systems development.
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c) Explain TWO reasons why a new system is tested before implementation. (2marks)
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d)i) State two duties performed by a system administrator. (1mark)
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ii) The principal of a school is attempting to convince his staff to us CAL and CAI software.
State one benefit and one limitation of using such software. (2marks)
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e) State one advantage and one disadvantage of using expert systems in medicine(2marks)
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20. a) Explain three types of communication links that may be used to get an
Internet connection (3marks)
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b) Differentiate between the Internet and World Wide Web. (2marks)
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ii) Technology has been blamed for polluting the environment.
Explain how computer technology has contributed to this. (2marks)
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c) A Company that makes and sells vehicles receives orders from various clients. The
company wants to enter their orders into a database. Study the table structure below and answer
the questions that follow.

Field Name Data Type Field Size

Order Number Number Long Intenger

Order Date Date/Time
Supply Date Date/Time
Product code Tex 5
Customer ID Number Long Integer

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Delivery address Text 30
Product Type Tex 15
Product Name Tex 10
Quantity Ordered Number Long integer
Product Prize Number Long Integer

i) Split the above structure into THREE tables and for each table identify an appropriate
primary key. (5marks)
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ii) Design well labeled tables structures and identify foreign keys (3marks)
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Section Question Maximum Actual

Score Score
A 1 - 15 40
16 15
B 17 15
18 15
19 15
20 15
TOTAL 100

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SECTION A: (40 MARKS)

Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided

1. i) Explain the emerging trends in microcomputer technology in relation to Size (1 mark)

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ii) Mention two Analogue devices (2 marks)

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2. i) Identify and briefly describe three advantages of using computers in banking (1½ marks)

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ii) State two advantages of using a mouse instead of a keyboard. (1 mark)

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3. State two reasons why Magnetic tapes are not commonly used as computer data storage medium
today (1 mark)

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4. i) Give two advantages of the higher number of pixels per square centimeter. (1 mark)

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ii) Differentiate between Data interface cable and power cable. (1 mark)
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iii) Explain two differences between serial and parallel communication ports of a computer .
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5. i) What is line spacing as used in word processing? (½ mark)

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ii) Describe any two line spacing specification used in Microsoft Word. (1 mark)

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iii) Name the two documents used in mail merge. (1 mark)

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iv). With reference to the concept of graphics as used in Microsoft word. Explain the difference
between object linking and embedding? (1 mark)

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6. Who am I? (3 marks)

i) Am is skilled in software/program development as per requirement and technical operations of

computer hardware. I also develop and update both system and application software together with
the associated documentations.

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ii) Am is skilled in designing computer hardware and also improves on existing ones.

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iii) I maintain, update & modify information on the websites to meet new demands by the users. I
also monitor the access & use of internet connection by enforcing security measures

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7. During the COVID 19 pandemic, the government advised the citizens to use electronic funds
transfer and other popular mobile phone money transactions to make payments.
i) State how the above method of conducting business would help to curb on the spread of the
disease. (2 marks)
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ii) What is the meaning of Electronic Funds Transfer? (1mk)

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8. Define the term dual booting as used in computing. (1 mark)

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9. Differentiate between cropping and grouping. (2 marks)

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10. Other than flow chart, state two tools that can be used to present an algorithm . (2 marks)

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11. Differentiate between a deadlock and interrupt as used in operating system. (2 marks)

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12. (a) Securem is a company that deals with providing security services to its clients. Name any two
ways the company can protect its computer network from hackers. (2 marks)

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(b) State three characteristics of a suitable password. (3 marks)

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13. During system development the system analyst should consider the correct requirement
specifications for the new system. State any four outcomes that may result from using incorrect
requirement specifications. (3 marks)
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14. (a) Define the term Computer Aided Design. (1 mark)

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(b) List two advantages of using Computer Aided Design. (2 marks)

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15. Explain two arithmetic errors that may occur during computerised data processing. (2 marks)

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SECTION B (60 marks)

Answer question 16 and ANY OTHER THREE questions from this section in the spaces provided.
16. (a) Give two examples of syntax errors in programming. (2 marks)

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(b)ScrabbleTM is a word game where the players are awarded points by creating words from a
combination of letters each of which carry a different point value. A player is awarded the points for

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creating words from the combination. Write a pseudocode using CASE to read a letter and output the
value equivalent to that letter from the following table. (8 marks)

LETTER VALUE

A,E,I,L,N,O,R,S,T,U 1

D,G 2

B,C,M,P 3

F,H,V,W,Y 4

K 5

J,X 8

Z,Q 10

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(c) Classify the following programming languages according to their category: (3 marks)

Programming language Category

HTML

JAVA

JAVASCRIPT

PASCAL

VISUAL BASIC

LISP

(d) With aid of a diagram, explain the “Repeat Until” construct as used in structured programming

(2 marks)

17. (a) State the stage in system development life cycle where each of the following activities are
carried out:

i. Identifying shortcomings of a system. (1 mark)

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ii. Preparing the system migration plan (1 mark)

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iii. Identifying the technologies that may be used in the proposed system. (1 mark)

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(b) State three roles of a programmer in system development life cycle. (3 marks)

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(c) E-mail technology has become a very important part of today’s communication. Explain any
three problems associated with using e-mail technology for communication. (6 marks)

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(d) Sarafina wants to download her favourite movie from YouTube. State any three factors that
may determine how long it will take her to complete the download. (3 marks)

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18. The following Digital Club Member details were to be entered in a database: Name, Date of
registration, Registration fee and Class.

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(a) Prepare a suitable structure showing field names and their field types (4 marks)
Field Data type

Name Text

Date of registration Date

Registration fee Currency or Number

Class Text

(b) Name one other field that the Club Patron may need to add to uniquely identify the records
(1 mark)

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Name Date of Registration fee Class

registration

Criteria/
Expression

(d) The following is an extract from a spreadsheet created to manage sales. Use it to answer the
questions that follow.
A B C D

1 ITEM NAME UNIT PRICE UNITS SOLD

2 HDD 300 GB 7,500 2

3 Optical Drive 4,500 8

4 DELL Latitude core i5 44,500 3

5 DDR4 8GB RAM 10,000 4

6 Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab 28,953 1

(i) Write a formula that will compute the number of items whose unit price whose price more than
10,000 (3 marks)

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(ii) If the formula =$B2*C$2 was placed in D2, state the output if copied to D3. (2 marks)

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(iii) Write the cell referencing used in c(ii) above. (1 mark)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(iv) Write the data type that is stored in cell C5 and A6 respectively (2 marks)

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19. a) Define the term attenuation as used in networking and data communication. (1 mark)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) The following are figures of networking cables. Identify each. (2 marks)

Figure 1 Figure 3

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Figure 2 Figure 4

Figure 1 Figure 2

Figure 3 Figure 4

c) (i) Give two examples of network software (2 marks)

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(ii) In a network setup, list any two items that may be referred to as data terminal equipment.
(2 marks)
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d) Explain the following terms as used in networking (4 marks)

(i) Remote Communication

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Distributed processing

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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e) State four functions of a server in a network (4 marks)

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20. (a) Determine the binary equivalent of the octal number 253243. (2 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Carry out the following binary arithmetic using ones complement. In each case leave your answer in

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base 10.

(i) 1010-108 (5 marks)

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(i) 2BH-9H (6 marks)

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(c) Arrange the following numbers in ascending order. (2 marks)

1016, 1010, 158, 10112

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NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

451/1
COMPUTER STUDIES
Paper 1
Time: 21/2 Hours

KCSE 2024 TOP PREDICTION MASTER TRIAL 10

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. (K.C.S.E)

Section Question Maximum Actual

Score Score

A 1 - 15 40

16 15

B 17 15

18 15

19 15

20 15

TOTAL 100

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SECTION A: 40 MARKS
Answer all the questions in this Section.
1.State two reasons for the increased use of Laptop computers in modern workplaces (2marks)
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2. What precautions would you take in the computer laboratory incase users are complaining of
overheating and suffocation. (2marks)
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3.Convert the decimal number 15.37310 to its binary number system equivalent. (3marks)
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4.With an aid of a diagram describe the difference between Repeat Until and While… Do
(3marks)
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______________________________________________________________________________
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5.State three circumstances which may force an individual to acquire an impact printer instead of
non-impact printer. (3marks)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
6.Sam prepared a five-page brochure of Maseno School using Ms-publisher. He wanted to insert
a school badge in each page of the publication. State two methods he need to apply to execute
this task. (2marks)
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7.State the difference between ones complement and twos complement (2marks)
______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________

8. Explain the impact of Information Technology on organization in each of the following

areas. (2 marks)

(a) Competition.
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(b) Pace of growth.

9.State four benefits of cloud storage in computing. (4marks)

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10. Describe the functions of the following disk management operations.
(a) Defragmentation (1mark)
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(b) Partitioning (1mark)
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11. Describe four ways through which an organization can minimize threats to it data
integrity. (4marks)
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13. Identify how the operating system will label the following drives in case a computer has
one floppy drive, one hard disk partition into two and a DVD. (3marks)
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______________________________________________________________________________

14. Five students Jane, Beryl, Baroness, Linda, and Jael scored the following marks in
mathematics: 45, 76, 34, 65 and 45. The marks were recorded in cell C3 to C7. Write down
the most appropriate function that can be used to give those positions so that they can be
awarded in descending order. (3marks)
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15. Match the following statements with repeater, router or a bridge. (2 marks)

STATEMENT DEVICE

(a) Operates at data link layer

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(b) Determine the best path for data to follow

(c) Regenerates signals

(d) Forwards everything which it doesn’t

recognize

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SECTION B: 60 MARKS
ANSWER QUESTION NUMBER 16 ANY OTHER THREE QUESTIONS FROM THIS
SECTION
16.
(i) Define the following terms as used in programming. (3marks)
(b) Machine dependent
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(c) Bug
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(d) Syntax
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(ii)
Give two reasons to justify why most programmers prefer using compilers instead of
interpreters. (2marks)
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(iii) Describe two limitations of machine language. (2marks)
______________________________________________________________________________
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(iv)Study the pseudo code below and design its equivalent flowchart (8marks)
Start
Count=1
For count =1 to 5 Do
Get Value 1 and Value 2
If Value 1 > Value2 Then
Maximum =Value1
Else
Maximum =Value2
Endif
Display Maximum
Count=Count+1
Stop

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17.
(i) The five-bit number 00101 is used to represent decimal number 5, show three methods of
coding for negative 5. (3marks)
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(ii) Convert the binary number 1010111101011011100012 into its
(a) Octal equivalent (2marks)
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(b) Hexadecimal (2marks)
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(iii) Convert 10101.0101012 to decimal (3marks)
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(iv) Use 8-bit twos to subtract 3510 from 1710 (3marks)
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(v) Perform the following calculation (2marks)
1100012+11112-111112
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18.
(i) Define the term desktop publishing. (2marks)
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(ii) List three nonprinting guides used in Desktop publishing (3marks)
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(iii) Explain the following features as used in DTP when manipulating graphical objects.
(a) Fill (1mark)
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(b) Stroke (1mark)
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(vi) Describe any three types of action queries. (3marks)
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(iv) Describe the function of the following features of a query grid.
(a) Criteria (1mark)
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(b) Show (1mark)
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(v) Mention three functions of database management software. (3marks)
______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

19.
(i) State three causes of system entropy. (3marks)
______________________________________________________________________________
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(ii) Describe three main ways of maintaining a computer-based system. (3marks)
______________________________________________________________________________
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(iii) State three advantages of using pilot changeover strategy in system development (3marks)
______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________
(iv) State a stage in system development life cycle where each of the following activities are
carried out.
(a) Identifying shortcomings of the system (1mark)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(b) Prepare training manuals (1mark)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(c) Calculating the cost benefit analysis (1mark)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(v) State three outcomes that may result from using incorrect requirement specifications during
system development. (3marks)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
20.
(a) Define the following terms.
(i) Downloading (1mark)
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______________________________________________________________________________
(ii) Uploading (1mark)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(iii) Blog (1mark)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(b) Briefly describe how internet platform have revolutionized business operations in the 21st
century. (3marks)
______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________
(c) Mention three emerging issues that make many people have a negative perception about
internet. (3marks)
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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(d) Explain the following terms as used in data processing.

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(i) Multiprocessing (1mark)
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______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(ii) Batch processing (1mark)
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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(e) Explain the following types of errors.
(i) Overflow error (1mark)
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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(ii) Truncation error (1mark)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(f) Mention two application areas of real processing (2mark)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

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