MUTUNGONI ACADEMY

FORM 2 HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT Term one 2024

Name……………………………………………… Date ………………

COMPUTER STUDIES

1. Write the following acronyms in full (2 marks)

a. ENIAC
b. CMOS
c. ALU
d. VGA
2. Explain two types of computer system unit. (2 marks)
3. Differentiate between merging cells and splitting cell in a table when using
word processors (1mark)
4. Explain how computer memory influence on the capability of a computer.
(2marks)
5. List four examples of word processors (2 marks)
6. Differentiate between working storage and auxiliary storage (2 marks)
7. State three ways of managing storage disks. (3 mark)
8. Differentiate between Optical Scanners and Magnetic ink scanners. (2 mark)
9. a) Define the term software. (2 mark)
b) Computer software is classified into two major categories, application
software and systems software. Differentiate between the two giving an
example in each. (3 mark)
10.a) Define the term ‘computer laboratory’ (2 mks)
b) Explain why smoke and Dust particles are harmful to a computer. (2 mks)
c) Why must foods and beverages be kept out of the computer room? (2 mks)
d) Why would it not be good to install Powder or Water – based fire
extinguishers in the computer room? (2 mks)

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11. a) List down three functions of the uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS.
(3mks)
b) state and explain two types of booting. (2 mks)
12. Differentiate between a computer and a computer system.
13. List and explain three functional elements of a computer system. (6 mks)
14. a) Give two main functions of a computer input device. (2 marks)
(b) Give an example in each of the following categories (3 marks)
I. Scanning device.
II. Keying device.
III. Pointing device.
IV. Voice input device.
V. Printing device.
15. State two advantages of using a mouse instead of a keyboard. (2 marks)