ST GREGORY KORU GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL

END TERM EXAM TERM 2 COMPUTER STUDIES

FORM 1 2021
TIME: 1HR 15MIN
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1. a. Define a computer laboratory 1mrk
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b. List three factors that might have been considered when setting aside the room for computer laboratory
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2. Give two reason why a computer is referred to as an electronic device 2mrks

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3. State two functions of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) 2mrks

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4. Differentiate between general purpose and dedicated computers 2mrks

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 5. List three devices located under the cover of the system unit 3mrks

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b. Headache, back and neck pain may result from the use of computers. State how EACH of them can be
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6. Explain the emerging trends in microcomputers technology in relation to size. 3mrks
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7. Identify three facilities that will ensure proper ventilation in a room 3mrks
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8. a. State two ways in which a computer user can protect the eyes from damage caused by computer
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 9. Computers have evolved through a number of generations. List any 3 characteristics of the first
generation of computers. 3mrks

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10. Give the functions of the following;

a) Main memory 2mrks
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b) Arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) 2mrks

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c) Control unit 2mrks

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11. Give an example of a: 4mrks

i. Device that reads data (scanning device).

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ii. Pointing device

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iii. Printing device.

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12. Mr. Otieno a French teacher used speech method to store students oral answers to an exam into a
computer
(a)What is a speech input? 1mrks
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 (b) State one advantages and two disadvantages of using this method of data input 3mrks
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(c) Identify two application areas of speech input 2mrks

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13. Name the type of scanner used:

i. To capture prices of goods at points of sale terminals in supermarkets and superstores. 1mrk

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ii. To mark multiple choice examination 1mrk

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14. In reference to ALU, explain the meaning of logic operations and give an example of this processing
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1. Explain what is meant by each of the following and give an example for each
i. Magnetic scanners 2mrks
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ii. Optical scanners 2mrks

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