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This document is an examination paper for Computer Studies for Form 2 students, covering various topics such as computer generations, document handling, and input devices. It includes a range of questions that require definitions, explanations, and matching of terms related to computer technology. The exam is designed to assess students' understanding of computer concepts and their practical applications.

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Comp QN 1

This document is an examination paper for Computer Studies for Form 2 students, covering various topics such as computer generations, document handling, and input devices. It includes a range of questions that require definitions, explanations, and matching of terms related to computer technology. The exam is designed to assess students' understanding of computer concepts and their practical applications.

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COMPUTER STUDIES

TERM 2 2022 OPENER EXAM FORM 2

NAME…………………………………CLASSS……….ADM…………….

TERM 1 2022
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS Time: 2hrs

1. Define the term scrolling (2mks)

2. Explain FOUR uses of an uninterruptible power supply unit. (4mks)

3. How can you open a document stored on a removable disk (3mks)

4. List four types of paragraph alignment (4mks)

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5. Richard has a problem when typing; every time he wishes to type the word Good ,he mistakenly types
God .What can he do to continue typing without worrying about having to go back to correct the same
word over and over again. (6mks)

6. a)Match the computer generation with the technology used to make the processor (4mks)

Generation Technology
Third Thermionic valves
First Integrated circuits
Fourth Transistors
Second large-scale integration

7. Write CD-RW in full (1mk). Why are students recommended to use CD-RW when saving their work in
KCSE exams? (3mks).

8. Suggest how computers may in future be made more users friendly for persons that are:
(4mks)
a) Blind –

b) Without hands

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9. When is the find and replace command used? (4mks)

10. Explain the importance of proofreading a document (6mks)

11. (a) state three examples of input devices (3 marks)

12. State two examples of word processing programs (2mks)

13. A computer specification has the following details


 Pentium II
 120 GB hdd
 Full multimedia
 17” SVGA monitor
 Pre-installed operating system
 Pre- installed office suite

What is meant by?

(i) 120 GB hdd (1mk)

(ii) 17” SVGA monitors (1mk)

(b) Which operating system might be pre- installed in this computer and why? (2mks)

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(c) List three multimedia components (3mks)

15 a) write the following abbreviations in full (7 marks)


- BIOS

- CMOS

- OMR

- OCR

- PC

- RAM

- ROM

16 (a) Name and explain the function of the keyboard keys represented by the following symbols
(6mks)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

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17 (a) What are peripheral devices? (2mks)

(b) Give two examples of peripheral devices (1mk)

18 (a) What is meant by the term user – friendly as used in software development? (2mk)

19 a) What are softcopy output devices (2mks)

b) Give three reasons why LCD monitors are preferred to CRT monitors (3mks)

20 Explain how you can protect a document from unauthorized opening or altering. (6mks)

END

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