JOSHUA FADHILI 10542 2A

NAME: ………………………………………….………………………ADMNO:…………CLASS:………

COMPUTER STUDIES

FORM TWO END TERM 3 EXAMINATION-2022

1. Name three major components of a computer system. (3 marks)

Hardware
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Software
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Liveware
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2. John saw the following symbols at the back of his system unit. What do the symbols represent?
(2 marks)

A B

USB port
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Mouse port
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3. List down any four advantages of using computers as tools of problem solving. (2marks)
They are fast
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They can do a variety of tasks at the same time
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They are accurate

They save on time

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4. Since the invention of the first generation of digital computers, much advancement has been realized in
the sector of information and technology. Explain two characteristics which have been improved from
the first generation to the modern computers. (4 marks)
1.Modern computers have a higher processing speed due to the use of large scale integrated circuits
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unlike the first generation computers which used vacuum tubes.
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2.Modern computers have a higher storage capacity due to the use of solid state storage devices
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whereas first generation computers used magnetic drums

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5. (a) Name two ways of classifying computer software. (2 marks)
1.According to method of acquisition
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2.According to purpose

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(b) Outline any two functions of operating system software. (2 marks)

Resource control
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Memory management
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6. Give two ways of classifying operating systems. (2 Marks)
By number of users
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By number of tasks they can handle at a time
7. a)What are toggle keys (1 mark)

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Keys used to switch between functions or to turn a function on or off

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b) Give two examples of toggle keys. (1 mark)

Shift key, Caps Lock key

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8. a) What is a computer virus? (1 Mark)

A malicious program that causes malfunctioning in a computer system
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b) Give two names of common computer viruses. (2 Marks)

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Worms

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Trojans

c) State two security measures which should be observed to safeguard data against computer
viruses.
(2 Marks)

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Using an anti-virus

Avoid visiting dangerous web-sites

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9. Name two special purpose memories found either found inside or outside the microprocessor hence
explain what each of them does. (2marks)

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Cache

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Buffer
10. Describe three facilities or ways of ensuring proper ventilation in a computer laboratory. (3 Marks)

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Inserting air conditioners in the computer laboratory.

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Opening all windows in the computer laboratory

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Avoid crowding in the computer laboratory
11. Computers can store data using three ways namely electronically, magnetically and optically. Give two
examples of storage devices in each method: (2 marks)
Hard disk
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Zip disk

Compact Disk
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Digital Versatile Disk
12. (a) Define the term firmware. (1 mark)
a set of instructions that form part of an electronic device and allow it to communicate with a
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computer or with other electronic devices
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(b) Describe any two examples of utility programs. (2 marks)

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Uninstall utility:Used to remove a program that is no longer needed

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File compression program:Enables files to be stored in smaller amounts of space

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13. List down two uses of UPS in a computer laboratory. (2 marks)

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Alerts the user incase of a black out

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Stores power for use incase of blackout

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14. Describe the two methods of computer booting. (2 marks)

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Warm booting:Process of restarting a computer that was initially on

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15. a) Explain the use of any two buttons found in a Spell-check dialog box. (2 marks)

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b) Suggest the importance of the following features in the document preparation. (4 marks)

i)Thesaurus...............................................................................................................................................................
Contains synonyms, autonyms or words with similar meaning
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ii) Spellcheckers.

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(c) Using the text below, identify any five Word Processing formats that have been applied. State and
define each feature briefly (5 marks)

M
icrosoft Office Word 2007 your document in a new interface. Rich
helps you produce review, commenting, and comparison
professional – looking capabilities help you quickly fetch H20 and
documents by providing a comprehensive manage feedback from colleagues.
set of tools for creating and formatting

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Drop cap Bolding

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Underlining Subscript

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Italics

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16. (a) Describe five features available in most word processing applications. (5 marks)

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1.Allow the user to create a file, save it, open it when required for reuse, editing or formatting

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Have Text- editing features such as copying, pasteing,find etc

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Have in-built dictionary

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(b) Explain the following terms as used in word processing: (3 marks)

(i) Word wrap

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A featurre that automatically moves a word to the next line if the word does not fit in the

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current line
(ii) insert mode

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This mode allows the user to type text between other characters whereby the existing

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characters are pushed so as to create space
(iii) type over mode

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This mode allows the user to replace existing characters with the newly typed characters.

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(c) What is a document password? (2 marks)

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A combination of characters which form a code that prevents other users from accessing

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one’s document
(d) Outline five formats that can be applied to a paragraph in a word processing document. (5Marks)

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Text alignment: This refers to text positioning within a margins.

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• Indentation: This refers to moving text away from the margins.

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• Setting tabs : These are marks which one can set on the document when organizing text

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• Drop Cap: This refers to a large initial character which appears lowered a number of lines

e) State the function of the following keyboard short cut keys (3Marks)

i. CTRL+S…………………………………………………………………………
Save

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 ii. CTRL+V…………………………………………………………………………
Paste

iii. CTRL+X……………………………………………………………………………
Cut

iv. CTRL+F…………………………………………………………………………….
Find

v. ALT+F4………………………………………………………………………………
Exit window

vi. CTRL+H……………………………………………………………………………….
Replace
17. a) i) Give one advantage of using GUI over command Line Interface. (1 mark)

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It is easier to use as one does not need to learn and remember the command

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ii) Some computer systems still use command line interfaces. State TWO advantages of
command line interface. (2 marks)
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The interface is much faster if the user knows the correct commands

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The interface doesn't use much of the computer's memory

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b) i) List four devices that are needed in order to listen to music from a computer system.
(2 marks)
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Speakers

Audio program
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ii) What is LED in reference to softcopy output devices? (2 marks)

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A device that is programmed to emit light when a current flows through it

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c) i) Outline THREE precautions one should take when assembling a computer. (3 marks)
Do not work on any devices without the supervision of a teacher
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Disconnect all devices from power source before starting to work with them
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Never work alone as you may need help during emergency
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 ii) Give the THREE contents of a good warranty. (3 marks)
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• Time in which one is covered

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d) Distinguish between serial and parallel communication ports of a computer. (2 marks)

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Serial ports transmit information one bit at a time while parallel transmit information

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simultaneously

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18. a) Mr. Matano is a teacher at Kamangu High School and wishes to use MS-Excel to process
the marks obtained by his students during the term. The table below shows the details entered in
the Ms-Excel worksheet.

i) Write a logical function that display PASSED when the total marks is greater than 70%
marks otherwise display FAIL. (3mks)

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=IF(G2>70,"PASSED","FAILED")

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ii) Write a function that RANKs the students according to their total performance. (5mks)

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=RANK(G2,$G$2:$G$7,0)

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iii) Write a function that displays the GRADE, using the following grading system: (5mks)
80..100 -A
60..79 -B
40..59 -C
0..39 -E
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=IF(G2>=80,"A",IF(G2>=60,"B",IF(G2>=40,"C","E")))
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iv) The formula =COUNTIF (F2:F7,”>=50”) was entered at cell F9. Write down the value
that was displayed. (2mks)

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v) Write down the formula that would be entered at cell C9 to sum the values in column C
whose values are greater or equal to 10. (3mks)
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=SUMIF(C2:C7,">=10")

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