AMPLE HIGH SCHOOL

END OF TERM ONE EXAMINATION

COMPUTER STUDIES
Paper 1
2 hours 30 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
Write your name, signature, centre and index number in the spaces above.
This paper consists of three sections A, B, and C.
Section A contains 20 compulsory objective-type questions. The correct alternative A, B, C or D
against each question must be written in the box provided on the right hand side of each
question.
Section B contains six structured questions. Attempt any four questions.
Answer to section B answers must be written in the space provided in the question paper.
Section C contains three essay questions. Answers to section C must be written in the answer
booklets provided.
For Examiner’s Use only
MCQ Q21 Q22 Q23 Q24 Q25 Q26 Q27 Q28 Q29 Total
SECTION A (20 MARKS)
Attempt all questions
1. John Napier invented calculating rods called
A. Calculators
B. Napier’s bones
C. Arithmetic machine
D. Napier’s rods
2. Which of these generations in the evolution of computers is characterized by the use of very
large integrated circuits?
A. First generation
B. Second generation
C. Third generation
D. Fourth generation
3. Which of these is the easiest to carry from one place to another?
A. Super computers
B. Main frame
C. Mini computers
D. Lap tops
4. The ability of computers to handle more than one task is called?
A. Mobility
B. Versatility
C. Analog
D. Multiple
5. Tangible components of a computer are called?
A. Equipment
B. Hardware
C. Software
D. Live ware
6. How many bits are found in the word MAD?
A. 3
B. 8
C. 12
D. 24
7. Which of the following is a group of operating systems?
A. DOS, Windows NT and UNIX
B. Lotus, windows 98 and Excel
C. Spreadsheet, Linux and DOS
D. Windows NT, DOS and word
8. Formatting a disk does one of the following.
A. Makes the letters bold
B. Changes the font type
C. Erases the content
D. Increases the indent
9. Which of the following are done in word processing?
A. Writing letters, formatting disks and processing graphics
 B. Creating, saving and printing of documents.
C. Printing of documents, information sharing and processing work
D. Documenting, processing and sending information
10. Which of the following utilities can provide words that have the same meaning?
A. Spell checker
B. Auto correct
C. Thesaurus
D. Grammar checker
11. In spreadsheets, rows and columns intersect to form?
A. Cells
B. Work area
C. Cell pointer
D. Cell area
12. In spreadsheets, Row 6 and Column D form a cell reference?
A. 6D
B. D6
C. 6:D
D. D:6
13. The electronic transfer of text messages from one geographical location to another using
computer is referred to as;
A. Internet communication
B. Electronic mail
C. Downloading
D. Uploading
14. Which of the following is a primary database structure?
A. Form
B. Query
C. Report
D. Table
15. Which one of the following software displays slides as an output?
A. Presentation
B. Word processing
C. Spreadsheets
D. Internet explorer
16. Which is the most appropriate data type for a photograph in a database?
A. Texts
B. Hyperlink
C. OLE objects
D. Field
17. Which one of the following statements, best explains the term “Internet”?
A. E-mail
B. International connections
C. Global connection of computers
D. Globalization.
18. What does a slide master do?
A. It controls sound and transition
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C. It controls graphics and movies
D. It controls certain text characteristics and background
19. Which of the following can be used in web publishing?
A. Slide master
B. E-mail
C. Hyperlinks
D. LAN
20. As computer technology advances,
A. The size of computers also advances
B. The size of computers reduces
C. The size of computers remain normal
D. The cost of computers will be high
SECTION B (60 MARKS)
Attempt any four questions
21. (a) RAM and ROM are two different types of memory found in a computer.
(i) What do the abbreviation ROM and RAM stand for? (02 marks)
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(ii) State two differences between ROM and RAM. (02 marks)
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(iii) Where is each of this applied? (02 marks)
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(b) Compact Disc-ROM devices are now used to store games, state three advantages and one
disadvantage of supplying games on the above mentioned devices. (04 marks)
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(c) (i) State four precautions which should be taken to prevent viruses from affecting computers.
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(ii) Explain the term computer virus. (01 mark)
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22. Staff in a firm of Solicitors uses type writers for all letters and forms. The firm decides to
introduce word processors to make the office work more efficient.
(a) State three reasons why this change may worry some office staff? (03 marks)
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(b) After sometime, most of the staff finds out that the word processors make their jobs easier.
Mention three reasons why their jobs are made easier? (03 marks)
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(c) What word processors function, would you use to;
(i) Make headings more obvious (01 mark)
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(ii) Type an address at the right of a document. (01 mark)
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(iii) Produce a draft document with space between the lines. (01 mark)
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(iv) To make changes to a document in the following way; Italicing, changing font color
and underlining. (01 mark)
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(d) ……………..…… is a word processor that uses ONLY a key board in its operation?
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(e) What is the difference between lower case and upper case. (02 marks)
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(f) Explain what is meant by the term “Save As”? (02 marks)
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23. The spreadsheet below shows “THE KATUNKUMA COLLEGE SHOP SALES”
1 A B C D E F G H
2 THE KATUKUMA COLLEGE SHOP SALES
3 Day I.C Sale Costs Incom Profit Profit Donatio
s e % n
4 Monday William 45 $15.50 $15.50 $4.20 $27.10 $1.05
5 Tuesday Katherine 53 $18.63 $18.63 $5.85 $31.24 $1.46
6 Wednesd Jennifer 37 $11.80 $11.83 $3.97 $31.24 $0.99
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7 Thursday Christoph $21.20 $21.20 $5.45 $34.58 $1.36
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8 Friday Joanna 64 $19.25 $19.25 $5.65 $25.71 $1.41
9 Total 271 $86.06 $86.06 $25.0 $29.35 $6.27
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10 Average 54.1 $17.21 $17.21 $5.02 $29.15 $
The Shop sales spreadsheet showing the result of changing a charity percentage to 25%
(a) State the entry for the cell below G5 (01 mark)
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(b) (i) What is the formula used to calculate the total cost? (01 mark)
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(ii) Find the entry in C7 (01 mark)
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(c) If the range of cells from A4 to A8 is A4:A8, give the range for
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(ii) The four cells to the left of G7 (02 marks)
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(iii) What else can you put in spreadsheets cells besides text and numbers?
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(d) Name three different operations, which you would expect in a spreadsheet cell?
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(e) Name three different types of number format you would expect in a spreadsheet cell?
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24. (a) What is meant by the following terms
(i) E-mail (02 marks)
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(ii) Internet (02 marks)
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(b) Explain briefly how the Internet can be used as a learning tool. (03 marks)
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(c) Mention
(i) Four advantages of the Internet (04 marks)
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(ii) Four disadvantages of the Internet (04 marks)
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25. (a) List five examples of data types that can be in a record. (05 marks)
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(b) Outline the function of each of the data types listed in (a) above (05 marks)
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(c) Differentiate between a field and an attribute, give an example of each.(02 marks)
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(d) Outline the importance of a primary key in a database. (01 mark)
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1. (a) State four major characteristics of the third generation computers. (04 marks)
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(b) What do you understand by the following terms?

(i) Command line interface (02 marks)
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(ii) Graphical user interface (02 marks)
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(iii) Mechanical computers (02 marks)
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(c) Give two examples of operating systems with the following
(i) Command line interface (02 marks)
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(ii) Give two examples of electro- mechanical computers. (02 marks)
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SECTION C (20 MARKS)

Attempt any one question
26. You are given an assignment to create, design and present a polio awareness presentation.
How do you carry out the above? (20 marks)
27. “Computers have changed today’s ways of life”. Discuss. (20 marks)
28. “Computers are required both as a tool and as an occupation” Discuss. (20 marks)