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The document consists of a series of questions related to computer hardware, software, and peripherals, covering definitions, classifications, functions, and comparisons. It includes inquiries about specific devices, their uses, and characteristics, as well as the distinctions between various types of printers and memory. Additionally, it addresses the importance of certain computer components and their functionalities in different contexts.

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Computer From One

The document consists of a series of questions related to computer hardware, software, and peripherals, covering definitions, classifications, functions, and comparisons. It includes inquiries about specific devices, their uses, and characteristics, as well as the distinctions between various types of printers and memory. Additionally, it addresses the importance of certain computer components and their functionalities in different contexts.

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1. Define peripheral devices and give two examples.

(3marks)
2. With the aid of a diagram define a computer (3 marks)
3. Give two uses of the ups. (2marks).
4.(a). State the differences between impact and non-impact printers. (2marks)
(b). Give two examples of the above types of printers (4 Marks)
5. Why is a laser printer more popular than a dot matrix printer. (3marks).
6.(a). Define booting.(1mark).
(b). Differentiate between cold and warm booting. (Marks)
7. What do the following acronyms mean in full.(6marks).
LCD
VGA
UPS
RAM
CPU
BIOS
8. Give two examples of Keying devices (2marks).
(9). Computer are classified according to size, purpose and functionality . describe classification according
to functionality.(6marks)
10. Give three functions of the CPU. (3marks).
11. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
Name the parts shown.(5marks)
12. List the three factors that dictate the cost of a computer.(3marks).
13.(a) state two examples of hard copy output devices (2marks)
(b) give three reasons why one may go for a hard copy output.(3marks).
14. Give the function of the following keys (2marks).
I. Space bar.
II. Tab key
15. State any three factors that you may consider when choosing a monitor. (3marks).
16. Explain two computer hardware features that may be considered when selecting a laptop computer to
be used in developing a kcse computer studies project. (4marks).
17. A typical computer main memory consist of both volatile and non-volatile memory.
I. Explain what is meant by the term volatile memory (1mark).
II. What is normally stored in the lung volatile part of a computer's main memory. (1Mark)
18. Identify the part of the CPU that sends signals to other components. (1mark).
19. Distinguish between parallel cable and serial cable (2marks).
20. What is a bus? give three examples of buses (3marks).
21. What is a utility software. (1mark).
22. Describe one difference between system software and application software. (2marks)
23. State three advantages of solid-state storage media (3marks).
24. Define the term computer system (2marks)
25. Describe five application areas of computers. (10marks)
26. Give three characteristics of ROM (3marks).
27. Define the term hybrid computers(1mark)
28.(a). Distinguish between general purpose and special-purpose computers. (2marks)
(b). Give an example of a special purpose computer. (1mark).
29. Who is the founder father of computing(1mark).
30. Give three characteristics of the cathode ray tube display.(CRT) (3marks)
34. Why have flash disk become popular storage devices.(5marks).
35. What is a register (1mark).

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