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COMPUTER STUDIES
PAPER
TIME: 1 ¾ HOURS
TERM 3 2017

Form 1
Computer Studies
Paper
1 ¾ hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS:

Write your name, admission number and school in the spaces provided.
Sign and write the date of the examination in the spaces provided.
Answer all questions in this question paper.
All answers must be written in the spaces provided.

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QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE STUDENT’S SCORE

1 - 10 70

This paper consists of 5 printed pages. You should check the question paper to ascertain that all pages
are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.

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1. What is a computer? (4 marks)
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2. Explain the three main types of computers. (6 marks)
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3. (a) Give five main features of second generation computers. (5 marks)

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(b) Cite three examples of the second generation computers. (3 marks)

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4. Explain three characteristics of computers. (6 marks)
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5. Explain five areas in which computer is used. (10marks)
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6. Study the devices below and then answer questions that follow.

Device A

Device B
(a) Identify device: (2 marks)
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(b) Give one function of: (2 marks)
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(c) Mention any four skills in using device A. (4 marks)
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(d) Giving their functions, identify four Alphanumeric Keys found in device A. (8 marks)
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7. (a) What is a Computer Laboratory? (2 marks)
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b) State three factors to consider when setting up a computer laboratory. (3marks)
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8. State five safety precautions a computer laboratory user should observe. (5marks)
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9. Outline the steps followed when starting up a computer safely. (6 marks)
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10. Differentiate between cold and warm boot. (4 marks)

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