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Introduction to Computers Exam Paper

This document contains an introduction to computers exam with two sections. Section A contains 7 short questions about computer definitions and characteristics worth 20 marks. Section B contains 2 longer questions worth 60 marks total, requiring explanations of computer system components, hardware subdivisions, keyboard keys, virus symptoms and protections, and mouse technologies. The exam is worth a total of 80 marks and aims to test students' fundamental knowledge of computer hardware, software, operating systems, and security.

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Introduction to Computers Exam Paper

This document contains an introduction to computers exam with two sections. Section A contains 7 short questions about computer definitions and characteristics worth 20 marks. Section B contains 2 longer questions worth 60 marks total, requiring explanations of computer system components, hardware subdivisions, keyboard keys, virus symptoms and protections, and mouse technologies. The exam is worth a total of 80 marks and aims to test students' fundamental knowledge of computer hardware, software, operating systems, and security.

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

MAIN EXAM

TIME: 1HOUR

Section A: Answer all the questions(20mks)

1. What is a computer (2mks)


2. Explain two applications of a computer(2mks)
3. Define a computer virus(2mks)
4. Explain the computer generations and their characteristics (4mks)
5. Differentiate computer hardware and software(4mks)
6. Give 4 qualities of a computer(4mks)
7. Two functions of operating system(2mks)

Section B: ANSWER all the questions and explain where applicable


NOTE: No marks for not explaining (60mks)

1.

a) Explain 5 components of computer system(10mks)


b) Explain the computer hardware subdivisions(10mks)
c) Giving examples give 5 types of computer keyboard keys(10mks)

2.

a) Give five symptoms of computer virus attack to a computer(10mks)


b) Explain how you can protect your computer from virus attack(10mks)
c) Explain 5 mouse technologies(10mks)

Wish you success in this paper . Tr.Brian Page 1

Wish you success in this paper . Tr.Brian Page 1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS MAIN EXAM TIME: 1HOUR Section A

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