NAME: ……………………………………………….. ADM NO:……..

…CLASS………

GARISSA HIGH SCHOOL

TERM I 2024
OPENER EXAMS - FORM 2

COMPUTER STUDIES
TIME: 1 HOUR

Instructions
Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
Don’t leave any blank space

TOTAL MARKS

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TOTAL MARKS: 50
1. What is a Computer System? (2 marks)

2. a. What is meant by the term ‘disk Partitioning’? (2 marks)

b. Explain two reasons why the hard disk may be partitioned. (4 marks)

3. a. Define the term ‘Operating system’. (2 marks)

b. List four factors to consider when purchasing an operating system. (4 marks)

c. There are several types of operating systems in use today. State two examples of operating systems
with which you are familiar. (2 marks)

d. State three advantages of Menu driven interface over a Command based interface. (3marks)

4. List three scanning devices. (3marks)

5. Differentiate between data and information. (4 marks)

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6. Name two input devices and two output devices. (4 marks)

7. Explain what is disk formatting? (2 marks)

8. Computers can be classified according to physical size, purpose and functionality.

a. List classifications of computers in their order of reducing size. (4 marks)

b. Differentiate between general purpose computers and special computers. (4 marks)

9. Explain five ways in which computers make work efficient in an office. (10 marks)