LESHAU BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

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COMPUTER STUDIES
PAPER
(THEORY)
TIME: 2 ½ HRS

FORM 1 2024 HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

Instructions to candidates
This paper consists of TWO sections, A and B
Answer all questions in sections A and B

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTION SCORE

A 1 – 15

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B 17
18
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TOTAL MARKS

This paper consists of 8printed pages.

Candidates should check to ensure that all pages are printed as indicated and no question is missing.
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 SECTION A (40 MARKS)
1. What is a peripheral device? (2 marks)
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2. Define the term program . (2 marks)

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3. State three functions of the Central Processing Unit. (3 marks)

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4. List the two forms of Data and give a brief explanation of each. (2 mks)

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5. James is a scientist. He uses speech method to enter her observations for an experiment into a
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a) Define an input Device. (1 mark)

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b) Give an example of an Input device. . (1 mark)

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 6. a) What is the meaning of a “data processing?” (1 mark)
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b) Differentiate between data and Information. (2 marks)

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7. a.) Define the term microcomputers. (1 mark)

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b) Give four examples of Microcomputers. (2 marks)
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8. Explain three Differences between Data and Information. (3 marks)
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9. Classify the following keyboard characters.
a) A, B, C........Z…………………………………………………………………….(½ marks)
b) O, 1, 2, 3.....9……………………………………………………………………...(½ marks)
c) F1..............F12…………………………………………………………………….(½ marks)
d) Page up, Arrow keys, End, Home…………………………………………………(½ marks)
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 e) Ctrl, Shift, Alt………………………………………………………………………(½ marks)
f) Del, Insert………………………………………………………………………….(½ marks)
10. i) List Four salient features of a computer. (2 marks)
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ii) Explain the meaning of the word Diligence in relation to computers. (1 mark)
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11. List Three components found inside the System Unit.
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12. Name the Three factors that are used to classify computers.
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13. List and give the functions of computer buses.

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14. Write the sequence of computers in descending order according to their physical size and processing
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15. Name three examples of Desktop Computers? (3 marks)

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SECTIOB B. Answer question 16 and any other three questions

16. a) Define the terms below.
i) Embeded Computer (1 mark)

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ii) Artificial Intelligence (1mark)
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iii) Dedicated Computer (1mark)
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b) Draw a well labeled diagram of a computer outlining the physical parts. (5 marks)

c) Draw a T-Table that outlines any five differences between a computer and a calculator. (5marks)

d) What type of data does a hybrid computer process? (2 marks)

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17. a) Distinguish between the following terms.

i) Computer. (2 marks)
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ii) Computer System. (2 marks)
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b) List the Advantages of using computers. (6 marks)

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c) Give Five reasons why a mobile phone is also referred to as a computer. (5 marks)
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18. a) Briefly describe each of the following mouse operations.
i) Clicking (2 marks)
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ii) Double Clicking (2 marks)
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iii) Right Clicking (2 marks)
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d) Define a Keyboard. (1 mark)
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c) List any four types of keyboards. (4marks)
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d) Name four type of ports found at the back of a System Unit. (4marks)
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19. a) Differentiate the two types of system unit below:
i) Tower type System unit (2 marks)
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ii) Desktop System unit (2 marks)
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b) Explain four measures that protect computers in the computer Laboratory. (4 marks)
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c) Explain Three measures that protect the user in the computer Laboratory. (3 marks)
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d) Explain the effect of information technology in:
i) Employment (2 marks)
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ii) Environment. (2 marks)
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20. a) The largest most powerful computer is called …………………………………………………(1mark)

b) Explain the following communication devices

i) Palmtop Computers (2 marks)
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ii) P.C. (2 marks)
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c) The speed of a computer is measured in ………………………………………………….…(2 marks)

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 d) Name the three key terms that define a computer. (3 marks)
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e) Write the following acronyms in full.

i. POST…………………………………………………………………..……………(1 mark)
ii. BIOS………………………………………………………………………………..(1 mark)
iii. CMOS ………………………………………………………………………………(1 mark)
iv. PDA…………………………………………………………………………………(1 mark)
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