ZERAKI ACHIEVERS EXAMINATION 11.

0 (2023)
COMPUTER STUDIES

FORM TWO- TERM THREE

Time 2 HOURS

Name: …………………………………………………......…… AdmNo: ……….……

School: …………………………………………………………... Class: …………………

Candidate’s Signature: …….………...................................... Date: …...…………….

INSTRUCTIONS

 Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided.

 Answer ALL the Questions

 All answers should be written in the spaces provided

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

QUESTION SCORE
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1. List four examples of documents that can be created using a word processor (2marks)
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2. Explain four functions of the operating system (4marks)
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3. Computer output may be in forms. Describe each of the following forms listed below give example in each
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4. State three application areas of a spreadsheet (3marks)
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5. Differentiate between formula bar and cell address (2marks)
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6. a) Define the term computer system. (2marks)
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b) List two ways by which software can be acquired (2marks)

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7. State the function of the cache memory (1mark)
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8. Differentiate between relative and absolute cell reference (4marks)
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9. Write the following computing a acronyms in full (2marks)
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ii. MODEM…………………………………………………………………………………………
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10. Describe the following path C:\windows\systems\Kenya.doc (2marks)
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11. a) Differentiate between the header and footer as used in word processing (2marks)
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b) Define the term mail merge (1mark)
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12. State the importance of the following features in a word processor application window (3marks)
a) Title bar
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b) Ruler bar
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c) Formatting toolbar
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13. Write the equivalent R1C1 reference for G20 (1mark)
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14. State two ways of creating a table (2marks)
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15. The formulas below are in the cell K5, write the formulas as they would appear when copied in cell R20.
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K5 R20
=B8+G12
=H$25/$G$2
=MIN(L5:M18)
=RANK(F2,$F$2:$F$20,0)
16. State four ways in which computer user can protect from strain and injuries caused by computer. (4marks)
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17. State three possible causes of warm booting a computer (3marks)
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18. State four ways through which one can ensure that a computer room is well ventilated (4marks)
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19. State two differences between a CD-R and a DVD -RW (4marks)
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20. Explain three types of computer buses (6marks)
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21. List four sources of graphical objects you can insert in a document (4marks)
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22. Describe the three files created in creating a mail merge (3marks)
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23. State three data security practices that can be carried out by an organization to protect data. (3marks)
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24. Using illustration differentiate between landscape and portrait page orientation (4marks)
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25. Define the term file as used in operating system (1mark)
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26. Explain the following commands as used with operating systems (2marks)
a. Renaming file
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b. Sort file
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27. Name any four programs that always run in the background when computer is started (2marks)
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28. Define the following terms (2marks)
(i) Hot swapping
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(ii) Master /slave configuration. (2 marks)
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29. List four requirements for basic computer setup and cabling (2marks)
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30. Name three controllers that can be used to connect hard disk (3marks)
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31. State three functions of Database management software. (3marks)
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32. Differentiate between the following terms as used in database.

a. Validation rule and validation text. (2 marks)
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b. Table and query. (2 marks)
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33. List four requirements for internet connectivity. (4 marks)
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