CONSOLATA SCHOOL
FORM 1 COMPUTER STUDIES
END OF TERM THREE 2021/2022 EXAM
INSTRUCTIONS: ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS (100MKS)
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1. Differentiate between the following terms as used in computer (4mks)
i) Data and information
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ii) General purpose computers and special purpose
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2. List three ways of classifying computers (3mks)
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3. State four characteristics of 5th generation computers (4mks)
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4. Explain three ways in which Technology has improved the music industry (3mks)
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5. Describe the process of booting a computer (3mks)
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6. State any four factors that a school should consider when setting up a computer laboratory
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7. State three functions of a U.P.S (3MKS)
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8. State four categories of keys found on the keyboard and in each give an example (4mks)
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9. State 4 mouse techniques (4mks)
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10. Differentiate between warm booting and cold booting (1 mk)
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11. Explain the components of a computer system (3mks)
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12.i)What is an input device (1mk)
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ii) List four classifications of input device (4mks)
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13. State 2 circumstances when a speech recognition device will be preferred (2mks)
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14. State three types of optical scanners (3mks)
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15. Explain the functions of the following elements of a computer (3mks)
i) A.L.U
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ii) C.U
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iii) Main memory
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16. State the differences between ROM and RAM (4mks)
ROM RAM
17. List three special purpose memories (3mks)
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