SUNSHINE SECONDARY SCHOOL

COMPUTER STUDIES
FORM 1
END TERM 2- 2019 EXAMS

TIME 2 HOURS

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INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS IN THE SPACE PROVIDED

1. Output from the computer can normally be in several forms. Give the difference between the
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Soft copy and hard copy output (2Marks)
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2. What are the essential differences between mainframe and microcomputers? (2 marks)
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3. Define the following as used in computing
a) Analogue data (1 mark)
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b) Digital data (1 mark)
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4. State four functions of an uninterruptible power supply (4 marks)
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5. List down three input and three output devices found in supermarkets in Kenya.
i) Input devices (1½marks)
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ii) Output devices (1½marks)
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6. (a) Explain the following types of processors.
i. RISC (1mark)
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ii. CISC (1mark)
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iii. Micro processor (1mark)
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7. (a) State three types of registers found in the processor. (1½marks)
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(b) State five characteristics of the third generation computers (5marks)
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8. Explain two reasons for each case why the following are harmful to a computer.
(i) Dust (2marks)
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(ii) Water (2marks)
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9. State four ways of minimizing the effects of radiation from the display screens. (2marks)
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10. State two disadvantages and two advantages of primary memory. (2marks)
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11. Explain why the screen is also referred to as a monitor. (1mark)
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12. Describe any three document readers stating their application areas (3marks)

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13. Explain the following terms as used in processor computing cycle.
(i) Fetch phase (2marks)

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(ii) Decode phase (2marks)

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(iii) Execution phase. (2marks)

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14. (a) Differentiate between Cache and Buffer memories. (2marks)

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(b) Describe three types of computer buses. (3marks)

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15. Distinguish between special purpose computers and embedded computers (2marks)
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16.State two functions of each of the following computer keyboard keys.
(a) Insert key (2marks)
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(b) Enter key (2marks)
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17. (a) Give four characteristics of cathode ray tube monitors. (2 mark)
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 (b) Name four examples of flat panel display screens (FPD). (2 marks)
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18. (a) Give three reasons why ROM is preferred for storing booting programs as compared to RAM.
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(b) List four types of ROM (2 marks)
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19. (a) State three ways in which printers can be classified. (1½marks)
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(b) Give two disadvantages of each of the following printers:
i) Dot matrix (2 marks)
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ii) Laser printer (2 marks)
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20. State four limitations of using voice input devices. (4 marks)

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