MUTUNGONI ACADEMY

FORM 3 Term 1 2024

Name………………………………………………………………….. Date ………………
COMPUTER STUDIES HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT
1. Convert each of the following numbers system.
(i) 0.015625110 to binary (2 Marks)
(ii) 345.2510 to binary. (2 Marks)
(iii) 1011.11012 to decimal (2 Marks)
2. Perform the following binary operation. (3 Marks)
1010 .11+111. 10-101 .11
3. Using one’s complement, perform the following binary arithmetic
i. 1710 - 4510 (3 Marks)
ii. 7210 - 5410 (3 Marks)
4. Using two’s complement, perform the following binary arithmetic.
i. 2910 - 410 (3 Marks)
ii. 4910 - 3710 (3 Marks)
5. Why would it not be good to install Powder or Water – based fire extinguishers in the
computer room? (2 mks)
6. Why is it necessary to have a UPS in a computer laboratory? (2mks)
7. Define Artificial intelligence. (1 mark)
8. Explain portability with regard to software and hardware factors to consider when selecting
a computer. (2mks)
9. Give any three symptoms of the following computer work related disorders and two
of their methods of prevention.
i) Computer vision syndrome (4 marks)
ii) Repetitive strain injury (4 marks)
10.State five factors to consider when purchasing a printer. (5marks)
11.Differentiate between soft copy and hard copy output as used in computers. (2 mks)
12.A worksheet contains the data as shown below.

A B C D
1 34 45
2 28 14
3 17 35
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 4 13 12
5 49 34
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i. Write down the formula that would be entered at cell C1 to sum the values in A1
and B1. (2 marks)
ii. The formula that can be entered at B6 to find the smallest value. (2mks)
13.State four cell data types used in spreadsheets. (2 marks)
14.Differentiate between worksheet and workbook (2 marks)
15.Fatma a form 1 student at Qubaa Muslim School connected a computer to a power source
using a special device as shown below.
16.
System unit

a) Name device X (1 mk)

b) Explain three functions of device X named above. (3 mks)
17.Explain Four characteristics of the fifth generation computers. (4 mks)
18.Identify three facilities that will ensure proper ventilation in a room. (3 marks)
19.Differentiate between a line printer and a page printer as used in computers (2 mks)
20.State the meaning of the term computer software. (1 mks)
21.State the functions of each of the following keys on the computer keyboard: (2 mks)
i) Backspace key
ii) Insert (Ins) key
22.Identify the appropriate computer output device suitable for each of the following tasks:
(2mks)
i) An architectural drawing where precision is required;
ii) Producing document output for a visually impaired person.
23.State the meaning of the term disk defragmentation as used in computers. (1 mk)
24.State three circumstances under which voice input would be preferred over other methods of
data capture. (3 mks)
25.Define portability as used in software selection. (1mk)

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