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LEERA SCHOOL
FORM ONE – TERMINAL EXAMINATION
036/1 COMPUTER SCIENCE
Time: 2:30 Hours Date: 19th June, 2025

Instructions
1. This paper consists of sections A, B, and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and ONE (1) questions from section C
3. Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.
4. Write your NAME on every page of your answer booklet(s).
5. The answers must be written ONLY in the spaces provided in this paper.

QUESTION NO. TICK (√) MARKS SCORED EXAMINER’S SIGNATURE

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SECTION A
1. Choose the most correct answer from the four alternatives given and write its corresponding
letter in the spaces provided.
(i) Microphone is classified as:
(a) A processing device (b) an output device
(c) An input device (d) A storage device

(ii) The two kinds of main memory are:

(a) Primary and Secondary (b) Random and Sequential
(c) ROM and RAM (d) RAM and primary memory

(iii)Which of the following is the function of the Operating system software?

(a) Device management (b) File management
(c) Memory management (d) All a, b, and c

(iv) The historical development of computer can be divided in to two main ages namely
(a) Non electronic and electronic computers
(b) Big size and small computers
(c) The CPU of a Microcomputer
(d) The CPU of Super computer

(v) The Physical components that make up a computer are called:

(a) Central Processing Unit (b) Hardware (c) Software (d) Input.

(vi) How much disk space does a standard CD hold?

a) 650 GB
b) 700 MB
c) 500 MB
d) 700 GB

(vii) The speed of CPU is measured in

(a) Bits per second (Bps) (b) Gigabytes (GB)
(c) Megahertz (MHz) (d) Megabytes (Mb)

(viii) The following are dangerous to a computer except one,

(a) Water (b) Dust (c) Heat (d) Enough ventilation

(ix) Which of the following would improve computer performance?

a) Increasing the RAM size
b) Using a large monitor
c) Using faster Printer
d) Increasing the number of application running

(x) Kanjibay is doing a report on his family. He wants to include photos of his family
members in his report. What kind of hardware could he use to put photos of his family in
his report?
a) Scanner (b) Printer (c ) DVD Player (d) Microphone

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i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x.

2. This question consists of two groups, A and B. Choose an item from group B that best matches
with a statement in group A and write its corresponding letter in the spaces given.

GROUP A GROUP B
(i) Microsoft corporation A. Yahoo
(ii) Second generation computers B. Google
(iii) Third generation computers C. Charles Babbage
(iv) Napier’s bone D. John Napier
(v) La Pascaline E. William Oughtred
F. Pascal Blaise
G. Joseph Jacquard
H. The Chinese
I. Microprocessor
J. Integrated circuit
K. Thermionic valve
L. Transistor
M. Bill Gates

GROUP A i. ii. iii. iv. v.

GROUP B

SECTION B (75 Marks)

Attempt ALL questions in this section.

3. (a) What is a computer?

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(b) Mention any three (3) fundamental parts of a computer.

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(c) With examples, explain what is meant by Computer Hardware.
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4. Define the following terms;

i.) Software
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5. For each of the following devices state whether is an input, output, processing or storage.
i.) Projector ……………………………………………………………………
ii.) CPU …………………………………………………………………………
iii.) Web cam ……………………………………………………………………
iv.) Memory card ……………………………………………………………….
v.) Mouse ………………………………………………………………………
vi.) Digital Camera …………………………………………………………….
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6. Explain five Generations of Computer with its characteristics at least two each.

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7. Use the knowledge of computer handling and care to answer the following:
a) Alex wants to clean his PC over the weekend. He grabs a household vacuum and some
glass cleaner. What mistakes is he making, and what safety precautions should he follow
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b) Emily’s keyboard often skips letters while typing. She also eats snacks at her desk. What
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c) Why is it important to use a microfiber (soft) cloth when cleaning a computer monitor?
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8. a) What are the functions of an operating system? Describe any four.
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b) What is the purpose of system utility software? Give two examples.
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c) What are the two main types of computer software?
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9. Describe how computer science have simplified work in the following sectors:
a) Entertainment
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b) Communication
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SECTION C (10 Marks)

Essay questions

10. Describe five branches of computer science and explain what each one focuses on.
11. Computers can be classified according to their physical size. Explain the characteristics of four
types of computer according to their physical size.
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