ZERAKI ACHIEVERS EXAMINATION 13.

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COMPUTER STUDIES

FORM TWO

Time 2 HOURS

MARKING SCHEME

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1. Explain the term label as used in spreadsheet. (2marks)
 Are text or alphanumeric text entered in a cell
 Are aligned to the left of the cell
 Cannot be manipulated mathematically
 Give description of the row or column.
(Any one correct description @ 2mks)
2. State three reasons why laptops are more expensive than desktop computers. (3marks)
 Easily portable
 Have rechargeable battery
 Have key peripheral devices integrated together thus easy to handle
 Have advanced power management capabilities.
(1 st 3 @ 1mk each)
3. The following is list of computer output devices.
Speaker, plotter, screen projector, touch screen, LCD, printer
Categorize each of them as either softcopy output or hardcopy output device. (3marks)
Soft copy Hard copy
 Speaker  Plotter
 Screen projector  Printer
 Touch screen
 LCD
(Each @ ½ mark)
4. a. State the meaning of the term disk defragmentation as used in computers. (1mark)
 Is the re-arrangement of scattered files and folders within a storage device.
(Key point re-arrangement 1 point @ 1mk)
b. State the purpose of the disk defragmentation. (1mark)
 For easy access of files/data/information.
(1 point @ 1 mk)
5. a. Define Power Supply Unit. (1mark)
 Is a device that receives power from the socket and distributes to other components inside the
system unit.
(1 description @ 1mk)
b. State three components powered by the power supply unit of the computer. (3marks)
 Speaker
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  Mother board
 Cooling fan.
 Hard disk drive
 CD/DVD drive
(1 st 3 @ 1mk each)
6. Differentiate between computer on board devices and peripheral devices. (2marks)
 On board device are devices fixed on the motherboard while peripheral devices are devices
connected to the system unit using data cables
(Both must be correct to score 2marks else 0)
7. Describe four search options in word processor that enables user to specify search conditions.
(4marks)
 Match case: identifies text that are in same case as specified.
 Whole word: identifies text as a whole
 Use wildcards: identifies the words with parts identified
 Like. Searches words with similar pronunciation.
(1 st 4 @1mk. ½ mark for stating, ½ mark for description)
8. State the function of each of the following keys on the keyboard.
a. Backspace (2marks)
 Deletes characters from right to left
b. Return key (2marks)
 Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next line.
 Executes a command
(1 st point @ 2marks)
9. Explain the term Electronic spreadsheet. (2 marks)
 Is a spreadsheet application software used to calculate, organize and analyse numeric data .
(WTE correct explanation @2marks)

10. Distinguish between a formula and a function as used in spread sheet. (2 marks)
 Formula is user defined mathematical expression while function as an inbuilt mathematical
expression.
(Both must be correct to score 2marks else 0. Accept correct example of illustration)

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11. State the hardware technological difference between second generation and third generation
computers. (2marks)
 2 nd generation computers used transistors while 3 rd generation computers used integrated circuit.
(Both must be correct to score 2marks else 0.)
12. State three ways of ensuring proper ventilation in a computer room. (3marks)
 Opening doors
 Installing funs
 Avoid overcrowding of users
 Opening windows
 Avoid overcrowding of computers
 Installing vents
(1 st 3 @ 1mark)
13. Study spreadsheet below and answer the questions that follows.

A B C D E F G H I
1 Name Class cat 1 Cat 2 Total Average Grade Points Position
2 Caro E 70 40
3 Suzan w 80 90
4 Fridah w 65 60
5 Winny w 55 80
6 Perez E 45 85
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(guide to all bullets 1mark for the function name, 1mark for the range argument)
a) Write the formula to count the number of students from class W in cell B7. (2marks)
=COUNTIF(B2:B6,”W”)
b) In cell C7 write the formula to display the highest score in cat 1. (2marks)
=MAX(C2:C6)

c) In cell F4 write the formula to calculate the average of Fridah. (2marks)

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 e) Given the grades are assigned based on the total as: Total >=80 grade A, Total >= 60 grade B,
Total >=40 grade C, Total >0 grade D. write the formula to assign Suzan grade in cell G3.
(4marks)
=IF(E3>=80,”A”,IF(E3>=60,”B”,IF(E3>=40,”C”,”D”)))
f) In cell I5 write the formula to assign Winny position based on total marks. (3marks)
=RANK(E5,$E$2:$E$6)
g) In cell F7 write the formula display the number of persons with 80 marks and above.(2marks)
=COUNTIF(F2:F6,”>80”)
h) In cell E7 write the formula to sum up totals that are greater than 150. (2marks)
=SUMIF(F2:F6,”>150”).
14. Describe two editing modes used in word processor. (4marks)
 Insert mode: pushes the characters to the right of the inserted text
 Type over mode: replaces the character to the right of the cursor with the typed character.
(Stating 1mk, explanation 1mk. Accept illustration)
15. Define the term proof reading as used in word processor. (1mark)
 Is the process of going through the document to identify any typographical error
(Correct description @1mk)
16. State three programs that always run in the background when a computer is started. (3marks)
 Volume control
 Antivirus
 Calendar/ time and date
 Network connection
(1 st 3 @ 1mk)
17. State four ways of identifying an illegal copy of an operating system. (4marks)
 No warranty
 Extremely cheap
 No CD key
 No documentation
 Frequent run time error
 No receipt
 No license or certificate of authenticity
(1 st 4 @ 1mk each)

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18. Define the term peripheral device interfacing. (1mark)
 Cables used to connect peripheral devices to the system unit.
(Correct point @1mk)
19. State three advantages of using USB cables. (3marks)
 Are fast in data transfer
 Can connect a wide range of peripheral devices
 Can connect several devices at a time
(1 st 3 @1mk)
20. List four factors to consider when purchasing a printer. (4marks)
 Print quality
 Initial cost
 Running cost/ Maintenance cost.
 Speed
 Warranty
 User needs
 Portability
(1 st 4 @1mk, accept hardware considerations)
21. List three factors that determine the cost of a computer. (3marks)
 Processor speed
 Memory capacity
 Storage capacity
 Branded or cloned
 Portability
(1 st 3@ 1mk)

22. State two differences between dynamic RAM and static RAM. (4marks)
 Dynamic are slow while static are faster
 Dynamic are cheap while static are expensive
 Dynamic are highly volatile while static are less static
(1 st 2 @ 2marks each, Both must be correct to score)

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23. List four examples of system software. (4marks)
 Operating system
 Firmware
 Utility software
 Networking software
 Device drivers.
(1 st 4 @ 1mk)
24. State three advantages of standard software. (3marks)
 Easily installed and run
 Cheaper compared to in-house
 Readily available in the market
 Minor or no errors
 Can easily be modified to meet user needs.
(1 st 3 @1mk)
25. Give three ways of inputting data into a computer system (3marks)
 Keying in
 Pointing
 Scanning
 Voice recognition
(1 st 3 @1mk)
26. Differentiate between Superscript and Subscript. (2marks)
 Superscript is where a text is raised above the rest while Subscript is where a text is lowered
below the rest.
(Both must be correct to score @ 2mks, accept illustration)

27. Describe four alignment features used in formatting in word processor. (4marks)
 Left alignment: all text are evenly aligned to the left and unevenly to the right .
 Right alignment: all text aligned evenly to the right and unevenly to the left
 Centered: all text unevenly aligned to the left and right
 Justified: all text aligned evenly to the left and right
(Stating ½ mark, description ½ mark. Accept illustration)

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28. Differentiate between a line printer and a page printer. (2marks)
 Line printer prints one line at a time while page printer prints a page a time
 Line printer is slow while page printer is fast.
(Any correct difference, both sides correct @1mk)