Alliance High School Computer Exam Form One End Of Term Two Exam July 2017 Question Paper
Alliance High School Computer Exam Form One End Of Term Two Exam July 2017
Course:Computer Studies
Institution: Form 1 question papers
Exam Year:2017
ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER EXAM
FORM ONE END OF TERM TWO EXAM JULY 2017
TIME: 2 HOURS
NAME: .......................................................................... ADM NO: .....................................
1. Write the following in full. (6mks)
(i) USB
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(ii) SCSI
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(iii) EFT-POS
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2. (a) Define a computer laboratory. (2mks)
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(b) State three factors one has to consider before setting up a computer laboratory.
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3. (a) State three ways of minimising the effects of radiation from the display screens.
(3mks)
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(b) State three reasons why mobile phones are regarded as computers. (3mks)
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(c) State three reasons why computer is more preferred machine to use in an office and business than other office machines. (3mks)
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4. (a) Define a computer system. (2mks)
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(b) Explaining the meaning of liveware and give two examples of liveware. (3mks)
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(c) Give three factors to consider when selecting a printer. (3mks)
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(d) Name three special purpose memories. (6mks)
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(e) List the three parts of a taskbar. (3mks)
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(f) Name three examples of output devices found on an ATM machine. (3mks)
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5. (a) Define the following: (6mks)
(i) Input
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(ii) Output
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(iii) Process
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(b) What is computer software? (2mks)
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6. (a) What is the purpose of the computer power supply unit and adapter? (2mks)
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(b) Define peripheral device interfacing (2mks)
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7. State and explain the three functional elements of the CPU. (6mks)
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8. Differentiate between softcopy output and hardcopy output giving an example of each
(4mks)
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9. (a) Define the following: (6mks)
(i) Ports
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(ii) Drive
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(iii) Icon
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(b) State two differences between serial and parallel port interface cables. (4mks)
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(c) State two effects of ICT on employment. (2mks)
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10. (a) Why is a computer referred to as an electronic device? (2mks)
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(b) Explain two types of system unit. (4mks)
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(c) Define a peripheral device and give examples. (3mks)
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11. What is a mouse? (2mks)
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12. Identify three application areas of voice input technology. (3mks)
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13. List four characteristics of fifth generation computers. (4mks)
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14. List three factors to consider before purchasing a microcomputer. (3mks)
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15. Mention two things that may cause you to strain in a computer lab. (2mks)
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16. Define ‘UPS’ and indicate its functions. (3mks)
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