FORM 3 COMPUTER STUDIES ASSIGNMENT

25/03/25
Power and interface cables
1. Define the following terms as used in computing
a) Peripheral device
b) Power supply unit
c) Port
d) Interface cables
e) Power cables
2. Differentiate between the following terms;
a) Parallel and serial cable
b) Hardware and software components
3. Give any six component’s that are located inside the system unit
4. Explain one reason why parallel cables are faster than serial cables in data transmission.
5. Explain why peripheral devices are connected to the system unit
6. Outline two advantages of USB cables as compared to other cables
7. Pick the odd one out

a) Power cables

b) HDMI cables

c) VGA cables

d) USB cables

8. a. Explain the term peripheral device interfacing as used in computing

b. Port symbols are mostly located on the back side of the system unit, they are meant to guide
the user when connecting various peripheral devices to the system unit; Identify the following
port symbols

Symbols Port Name symbols Port name

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 Wireless connections

9. peripheral devices are connected to the system unit using data interface cables, identify the
following interface cables and name the devices in each case
Interface cables and connectors Cable/connector devices
type

i)………………………

ii)………………………

iii)……………………..

iv)……………………..

v)……………………..

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 i)………………………

ii)………………………

i)………………………

ii)………………………

i)………………………

ii)………………………

iii)……………………..

10. A computer port is a physical point through which external devices can be connected to the
computer. Identify the following ports
Port Port Type

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11. Write the following abbreviations in full;
a) HDMI…………………………………………………………………………………

b) USB……………………………………………………………………………………

c) SCSI……………………………………………………………………………………

d) WI-FI…………………………………………………………………………………..

e) LPT……………………………………………………………………………………

f) AC……………………………………………………………………………………

g) DC……………………………………………………………………………………,

2.6Basic Computer Set up and Cabling

12. Computer Setup is the process of connecting hardware components and installing necessary
software in a computer system, outline five precautions that you can take when setting up a
computer. (5mks)

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13. a. The table below contains tools that one may require during computer set up, Name tools Q-V

Computer setup tools

Q…………………………………….. T……………………………….

R…………………………………….. U………………………………..

S…………………………………….. V………………………………..

b. Name any other three items that you may require during computer set up
14. Explain how you can connect a peripheral device to the system unit
15. Outline five interface cables used on a computer system
16. Explain the importance of port symbols to computer users
17. Describe how you can set up a new computer

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18. The table below contains various components that are housed/located inside the system unit.
Match the components with their respective descriptions
I Main circuit board that connects all
of the internal components, like the
memory, processor, graphics card
Power supply unit and other hardware and allows
them to communicate with each
other.

Ii Convert electric current from the

source to the correct voltage.

Mother board

Iii A device that reads and writes data

on a compact disk.

Computer fan

iv

A fixed storage device that

Hard disk provides permanent storage of data
within the computer.

V Creates airflow inside the computer

(system unit) case.

Compact disk drive

Vi It helps keep a record of the date

and time when the computer is

Floppy disk drive

switched off.

vii A device that reads and writes data

on a floppy disk.

CMOS battery