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

FORM 1 END TERM 1 2023

COMPUTER STUDIES

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 2 HOURS

1 Briefly explain the following mouse terminologies (4mks)

(i) Click

(ii) Double click

(iii) Right click

(iv) Drag and drop

2 Define a computer laboratory (2mks)

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3 Give 4 behaviors to observe in a computer laboratory (4mks)

4 State two characteristics of a Supercomputer. (2mks)

5 List 2 advantages of using a computer (2mks)

6 List 2 disadvantages of using a computer (2mks)

7 Differentiate between digital and analog computers (2mks)

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 8 State 4 different physical parts that make a computer (4mks)

8 List 3 areas where computers are used (3mks)

10 List 3 types of special purpose computers (3mks)

12 State Three factors used to classify computers (3mks)

14 Clearly define a computer (2mks)

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15 Briefly explain the following parts of the computer (4mks)
(i) System unit

(ii) The keyboard

(iii) The mouse

(iv) The Monitor

18 State two advantages of making payment through a mobile phone (2mks)

19 Differentiate between hardware and software (2mks)

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20 What are computer peripheral devices (2mks)

22 Differentiate between special purpose and general purpose computers (4mks)

26 Give examples of 3 peripheral devices (3mks)

27 List 2 characteristics of 4th generation computers. (2mks)

28 List 2 characteristics of 5th generation computers. (2mks)

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29 Briefly explain the following terms related to computer lab power supply (8mks)

(i) Brownout

(ii) Blackout

(iii) Transients

(iv) Power sag

30 Give 2 main functions of UPS (Un interruptible power supply) (4mks)

31 List 2 types of booting a computer (2mks)

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32 Explain the following keyboard keys (4mks)

(i) Number lock (Num Lock)

(ii) Shift key

(iii) Enter key

(iv) Backspace key

13 Differentiate between data and information (2mks)

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14 List 2 characteristic of first generation computers (2mks)

15 List 2 characteristic of 2nd generation computers (2mks)

16 List 2 characteristic of 3rd generation computers (2mks)