Alliance High School Computer Studies Form Two End Term Two 2018 Question Paper
Alliance High School Computer Studies Form Two End Term Two 2018
Course:Computer Studies
Institution: Form 2 question papers
Exam Year:2018
ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL
COMPUTER STUDIES
FORM TWO END TERM TWO 2018
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1. State 4 components of a computer. (4mks)
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2. State three types of buses found in the CPU. (3mks)
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3. Explain the following terms used in data security. (4mks)
(a) Tapping
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(b) Fraud
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(c) Trespass
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(d) Alterations
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4. List 3 sources of graphics that can be used in Microsoft Word. (3mks)
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5. Define the following terms as used in a worksheet: (6mks)
(a) Columns
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(b) Rows
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(c) Cell
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6. Distinguish between encryption and decryption of data. (4mks)
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7. Give 3 applications programmes classified as spreadsheets. (3mks)
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8. Explain 5 merits of using an E-mail over traditional mail. (5mks)
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9. Before the development of the modern electronic computer, man in an effort of making work easier developed a number of machines to make work easier. Describe three of these machines. (6mks)
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10. Define formatting? List four types of paragraph formatting features. (5mks)
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11. Describe the procedure for inserting a strike through in a document. (5mks)
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12. Differentiate between relative and absolute cell reference as used in Ms Excel. (4mks)
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13. Name four data types used in spreadsheets. (4mks)
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14. What is a drop cap? Explain two types of drop caps. (5mks)
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15. Differentiate between save and save as commands. (4mks)
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16. Explain two purposes of a recycle bin. (4mks)
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17. Identify 5 factors to consider when choosing an operating system use. (5mks)
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18. The first column in the table below contains formulas as entered into cell D46. In the second column, enter the formulas as they would appear when copied to cell B56.
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Formula in D46 Formula when copied to B56
=D1
=F5*C10
=H$46+J40
=$E12 –D$14*$F$2
19. Describe three functions performed by the CPU. (6mks)
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20. Describe 4 sub-categories of system software. (8mks)
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21. Identify 4 resources that are controlled by the operating system. (4mks)
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