CONSOLATA SCHOOL

COMPUTER

FORM 1

TERM 3

HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT

1hr:30min (50MKS)

1.List 4 categories of computer hardware (4mks)

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2.List 4 examples soft copy output devices (4mks)

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3.State 4 advantages of LCD monitors (4mks)

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4.State 4 examples of non-impact printers (4mks)

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5.Explain the three functional components/elements of the CPU (6mks)

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6.Draw the a block diagram of the functional elements of the cpu (6mks)

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7.State 4 types of ROM (4mks)

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8.state 4 safety measures to be observed by computer users to avoid health related

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9.Explain the three components of a computer system (6mks)

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10.State 4 ways of ensuring data security (4mks)

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11.State 4 ways of ensuring safety of computers from theft (4mks)

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