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    A computer is an electronic device that processes data according to instructions. It has main parts including input devices to enter data, a central processing unit (CPU) to process data, and output devices to display or print results. Operating systems are large software programs that control hardware and manage application software. They perform functions like data storage, processing instructions, and allowing interaction between hardware and software. Operating systems are used in many electronic devices and have terms associated with them like RAM, ROM, CPU, and IOS. Application software allows users to perform tasks like creating documents, spreadsheets, drawings and more. Shortcuts in programs like Microsoft Word allow users to select all text, save files, underline text, print documents, and copy content

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    A computer is an electronic device that processes data according to instructions. It has main parts including input devices to enter data, a central processing unit (CPU) to process data, and output devices to display or print results. Operating systems are large software programs that control hardware and manage application software. They perform functions like data storage, processing instructions, and allowing interaction between hardware and software. Operating systems are used in many electronic devices and have terms associated with them like RAM, ROM, CPU, and IOS. Application software allows users to perform tasks like creating documents, spreadsheets, drawings and more. Shortcuts in programs like Microsoft Word allow users to select all text, save files, underline text, print documents, and copy content

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    Computer Skills Exam

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    A computer is an electronic device that processes data according to instructions. It has main parts including input devices to enter data, a central processing unit (CPU) to process data, and output devices to display or print results. Operating systems are large software programs that control hardware and manage application software. They perform functions like data storage, processing instructions, and allowing interaction between hardware and software. Operating systems are used in many electronic devices and have terms associated with them like RAM, ROM, CPU, and IOS. Application software allows users to perform tasks like creating documents, spreadsheets, drawings and more. Shortcuts in programs like Microsoft Word allow users to select all text, save files, underline text, print documents, and copy content

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    1) Define a computer and state its main parts.

    5 marks
    2) A computer system is composed by input devices, CPU and output devices.
    4
    marks
    i. What is the difference between input and output devices?
    ii. Give any two(2) examples of input devices
    3) Enumerate any five (5) factors for choosing an operating system. 5 marks
    4) Operating system is large and powerful software that controls and manages
    computer hardware and application software. Give at least five (5) electronic
    devices that use operating system. 5 marks
    5) Discuss any five (5) functions of operating system in a computer 5 marks
    6) Explain the following terms: 6 marks
    i. OS iv. ROM
    ii. RAM v. GB
    iii. CPU vi. IOS

    7) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is application software that is used by architects,


    engineers, drafters, artists, and others to create precision drawings or
    technical illustrations. Give any five (5) examples of other application
    softwares available.
    5marks
    8) what are functions obtained in Microsoft office word when you type the
    following shortcuts:
    5 marks

    i. ctrl+A iv. ctrl+P


    ii. ctrl+S v. ctrl+C
    iii. ctrl+U

    9) Give any five advantages and disadvantages of a computer. 10 marks


    10)With a neat sketch, show the flow of instructions between OS, hardware, user
    and application software. 10 marks

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