CRANE ICT TRAINING CENTRE

INTRODUCTION TEST

1. Match the following by writing the codes in the answer-Book(5mks)

A. Second generation computer (I) Microcomputer

B. CPU ON a single chip (II) Transistor

C. Magnetic tape (iii) information

D. VDU (iv) Secondary memory

E. Processed data (v) output device

2. Differentiate the following :((10mks)

A. Read Only Memory (ROM) and Random Access Memory(RAM)

B. Input and output devices

C. hardware and software

D. Scanner and printer

E. application software and system software

3. Outline the classification of computers according to data processing

explaining each type(6mks)

4. Give 2 characteristics of second generation computers(2mks)

5. State 2 areas where computers are used today(2mks)

6. What is an operating system? Give two examples of common operating

system(3mks)

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INTRODUCTION TEST
7. Outline 4 functions of computer operating system(4mks)

8. What is a computer virus?(2mks)

9. List 3 examples of computer anti-virus(3mks)

10. Write the steps involved in changing name of file or folder.(2mks)

11. Differentiate between cold booting and warm booting(4mks)

12. Write the following abbreviations in full(5mks)

a. CD

b. ICT

c. CPU

d. HDD

e. UPS

13. Explain 2 disadvantages of computers(2mks)

14. What is a file(1mk)

15. What is a mouse(1mk)