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MID TERM 2 EXAMINATION
Computer Studies Form One-2024

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS

1. Define the following terms (8mark)
(a) Program
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(b) Data
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(c) Process
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(d) Information
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2. Mention four areas where supercomputers are mainly used (4marks)
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3. List four examples of special purpose computers (4marks)
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4. Computers have evolved through a number of generations. List four limitation of the first generation of
computer (4marks)
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(i) What is artificial Intelligent (2marks)

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(ii) Mention three characteristics of fifth generation computer apart from supporting artificial
intelligence (3marks)
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6. Describe the functions of the following Keyboards keys (3marks)
(a) Return Key
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(b) Delete key
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(c) Home key
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7. Mention ways that can be employed by the school to deter illegal access to a computer room by unauthorized
persons (4marks)
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8. Describe the following mouse skills (4marks)
(i) Drag and Drop
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(ii) Clicking
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(iii) Right Clicking
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(iv) Double clicking
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9. Identify the peripheral devices in the table below (6marks)
Peripheral Device1 Name Peripheral Device2 Name

Peripheral Device3 Name Peripheral Device4 Name

Peripheral Device5 Name Peripheral Device6 Name

10. Identify four measurement units that can be measured by analog computers (4marks)
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11. Most large scale business enterprises in Kenya have computerized their business operations to enhance
customer service delivery but this initiative still pose some challenges. Give five challenges faced by such
business enterprises (4marks)
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