CARDINAL OTUNGA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL

FORM ONE END TERM EXAM

TERM I 2016
NAME.CLASS
ADM NO DATE DONE: .. DATE: RECEIVED:
TIME: 2 HOURS
COMPUTER STUDIES
1. Define a computer
(1mark)

2. Explain the following terms as used in computer science

(i)

(2marks)

Data

(ii)

Program

(iii)

Data processing

(iv)

Information

3. State four functions of a computer

(2marks)

4. State four different parts that make up a computer

(2 marks)

5.

(a) Explain the term system Unit

(1mark)

(b) Give two differences between tower style and desktop system units (2 marks)

6. Computers have evolved through a number of generations. List any 4 characteristics of

the first generation of computers.

(4marks)

7. Give three reasons why a mobile phone is regarded to be a computer (3marks)

8. (a) Define a microcomputer

( 1 mk)

(b) Differentiate between a microcomputer and a personal computer

( 2 mks)

9.

(a) Identify and explain three areas where computers are used to process data (6marks)

10. (a) Define the term computer laboratory

( 1mk)

(b) Give two factors to be considered when preparing a computer laboratory (2 mks)

11. List down one safety precaution one should observe when entering a computer laboratory
(1mk)

12. A computer must go through the process of booting/ initialization before use
(a)

Briefly explain the term computer booting.

(1marks)

(b)

Explain what happens in the computer during the booting process (2marks)

(c)

List and explain two types of booting

(4marks)

(d)

What type of memory is used to store the boot up program (the first program to be

executed on switching on a computer?

(1 mark)

(a) What is a computer keyboard

(1mark)

(b) List four types of keys found on a computer keyboard, giving an example of each
( 4 mks)

13. Define the following terms as used in computing

(i)

(2marks)

System

(ii)

Computer system

14. (a) List and explain three functional elements of a computer system

( 6 mks)

(b) Draw a well labeled diagram showing the functional units of computer hardware
(6marks)

15. (a) Give two main functions of a computer input device.

(2 marks)

16. (b) Give an example of a Device that reads data

(1 marks)

17. State two advantages of using a mouse instead of a keyboard.

(2 marks)

(b) Name the type of scanner used:

(2 marks)

(i). To capture prices of goods at points of sale terminals in supermarkets and superstores.

(ii).To grade multiple choice examination

18. Mr. Otieno a French teacher used speech method to store students oral answers to an
exam into a computer
(a) What is a speech input?

(1mark)

19. What are turnaround documents

(1mark)

20. List two factors one would consider when selecting a data input device

(2marks)

21. Describe three functions performed by the CPU

(3 marks)

22. In reference to ALU, explain the meaning of logic operations and give an example of this
processing operation

(2marks)

23. List four types of registers found in the CPU

(4marks)

24. (a) What is a computer bus?

( 1 mark)

25. (a)What is the computer Motherboard?

(2marks)

26. What is a Drive?

(2marks)

27. Differentiate between:

(ii)

Volatile memory and non- volatile memory

(1mark)

(iii)

RAM and ROM

(1mark)

(vi)

Hardcopy and softcopy output

(1mark)

(vii)

MICR and OCR scanners

(1mark)

(c)

Give two examples of flat- panel monitors available in the market today (2marks)

28. (a)What are pixels?

(1mark)

(b) What role do pixels play in screen display?

(2marks)

(c) Give two advantages of the higher number of pixels per square centimeter (2 mks)

29. (a) What are character printers?

(1 mark)

(b) Give two examples of character printers

(2marks)

30. (a) Distinguish between a line printer and a page printer

(2marks)

31. Highlight two factors one should consider when purchasing a printer

(2mks)