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Form 1 Computer Studies Questions and Answers: Computer Systems Set 1

Form 1 Computer Studies Questions and Answers: Computer Systems Set 1

Lessons (40)

• 1.    Give three differences between a CTR and a flat panel screen.
  1m 53s

• 2.    Define the term computer system.
  2m 12s

• 3.    List two ways in which software can be acquired.
  0m 36s

• 4.    Give three advantages of a monitor as an output device.
  1m 6s

• 5.    Give three disadvantages of monitor as an output device.
  1m 3s

• 6.    Explain three factors to be considered when choosing a monitor.
  2m 5s

• 7.    State three ways of inputting data into a computer system. Give examples of the input devices to use.
  1m 30s

• 8.    What are the functions of control unit?
  2m 3s

• 9.    What are the functions of the Arithmetic logic Unit (ALU)?
  0m 52s

• 10.    Describe any two forms of computer system outputs.
  1m 21s

• 11.    Give three differences between primary and secondary memory.
  1m 58s

• 12.    Define the term register as used in computing.
  0m 56s

• 13.    Give four factors to consider when choosing a printer.
  1m 16s

• 14.    What are the advantages of laser printer?
  1m 6s

• 15.    What are the disadvantages of laser printers?
  0m 36s

• 16.    What are the advantages of dot matrix printers?
  1m 6s

• 17.    What are the disadvantages of dot matrix printers?
  1m 19s

• 18.    What are the advantages of inkjet printers?
  0m 55s

• 19.    What are the disadvantages of inkjet printers?
  1m 34s

• 20.    Give three situations where a hardcopy is preferred to a softcopy.
  1m 7s

• 21.    State two differences between a plotter and a printer.
  1m 5s

• 22.    Identify the four types of storage media.
  0m 23s

• 23.    State three advantages of using a flash disk.
  2m 29s

• 24.    State any three disadvantages of using the magnetic tape.
  1m 32s

• 25.    Give one application of the compact disk.
  0m 45s

• 26.    Define the term input device.
  0m 59s

• 27.    Describe how flatbed scanner works.
  0m 47s

• 28.    Describe how Magnetic Ink Character works.
  1m 3s

• 29.    Describe how graphic tablet works.
  0m 52s

• 30.    State the function of the following keys on a keyboard. Enter key. Number lock: PRTSC
  1m 3s

• 31.    State four differences between impact and nonimpact printers.
  2m 35s

• 32.    During the normal operation, the microprocessor goes though the fetch-execute cycle. Explain what happens in each phase.
  2m 0s

• 33.    Differentiate between SAS and DAS storage devices. Give example where each is used.
  0m 55s

• 34.    List four types of special memories.
  0m 32s

• 35.    Define the term multimedia as used in computing.
  0m 49s

• 36.    List any four factors that a buyer should consider before buying computer hardware.
  1m 42s

• 37.    Differentiate between SRAM and DRAM
  0m 56s

• 38.    Give three examples of ROM
  0m 59s

• 39.    State the function of cache memory.
  0m 42s

• 40.    Mention two characteristics of Random Access Memory.
  1m 24s