OMAR COMPUTER SCHOOL

TRIAL TEST
1. What is a computer? (2mks)

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2. State two types/examples of computer output devices. (2mks)

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2. Describe the functions of the following computer hardware components: (2mks)

(a) Mouse

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(b) Scanner

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3. Differentiate between hardware and software components of a computer (3mks)

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4. Highlight four operations of a computer? (4mks)

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5. Differentiate between data and information? (2mks)

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6. Explain the word, “program” as used in computer software? (2mks)

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7. Explain four advantages of a computer? (4mks)

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8. Explain the following terms

a) Central processing unit ( 1mks)

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b) Memory unit (1mk)

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c) Arithmetic and logic unit( ALU) (1mk)

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9. The basic unit of memory is called …………………………… ( ½ mk)

10. What is primary memory and state two types of primary memory? (3mks)

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11. Name five categories of software (2mks)

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12. Give 4 Functions of operating system? ( 2mks)

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13. Describe the word ”booting” as used in computer. 2mks

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14. What is the difference between warm booting and cold booting? 2mks)

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15. Define a virus? 1mks)

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16. Name 4 salient features of windows operating system. 4mks)

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