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The document contains questions about information and communication technology topics including computer generations, hardware, software, handling and security. It asks about the characteristics and technologies of different computer generations, components of computer hardware and their functions, types of computer software and operating systems, protecting computers from power fluctuations and viruses, and backing up data.

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F1 Ics Questions

The document contains questions about information and communication technology topics including computer generations, hardware, software, handling and security. It asks about the characteristics and technologies of different computer generations, components of computer hardware and their functions, types of computer software and operating systems, protecting computers from power fluctuations and viruses, and backing up data.

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FORM ONE REVISION QUESTIONS SHEET

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION

1. Why studying ICS is important


2. How does ICS relate to other subjects
3. What is information?
4. What are the differences between data and information
5. What are the qualities the information must possess? (Five points)
6. List the traditional and modern ways of disseminating information
7. Compare and contrast between traditional and modern ways of disseminating
information
8. What is communication media?
9. What is the importance of communication media?
10.List five differences between print media and electronic media
11.Describe the primary and secondary sources of information

COMPUTER GENERATIONS
1. Providing example for each, briefly explain the following generations of
computers considering their technologies and characteristics.
i) First generation of computers
ii) Second generation of computers
iii) Third generation of computers
iv) Fourth generation of computers
v) Fifth generation of computers
2. Explain the concept of Artificial intelligence.
3. Highlight five (5) achievements of fifth generation computers
4. State the major distinctions between the first and third generation computers

COMPUTER HARDWARE
1. Briefly explain some of the considerations you will make in choosing an input
device for a particular task
2. Explain the difference between primary and secondary storage devices.
3. What is computer hardware?
4. What is the importance of CPU?
5. Explain the functions of the following parts of the CPU.
a) CU
b) ALU
6. Describe five input and five output computer devices.
7. List examples of the following
a) Primary storage devices
b) Secondary storage devices

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8. Describe the functions of the following
a) RAM
b) ROM
9. Differentiate between primary memory and secondary memory ( three
differences)

24. A computer displayed “ON SALE “in Kariakoo market has the following
description.
Intel ® core TMi3-550 processor

23”LED HD widescreen touch screen

4 GB DDR3 memory

750 GB Hard disk

Window 7 home premium

Built-in wireless networking

Wireless keyboard and mouse

HP photo smart

i) Mention the processor.


ii) What is the operating system?
iii) Expand the abbreviation DDR3
iv) State the volatile memory
v) What is the specification of the non-volatile memory?

10.Describe five areas where computer can be used to process data


11.Give three reasons why mobile phone is regarded as a computer
12.Give two reasons why computer is referred to as an electronic device
13.Briefly describe the characteristics of a computer
14.What are the major advantages and disadvantages of using computer

15. Expand these abbreviations


a. DVD f. ATM
b. GUI g. USB
c. LED h. IPO
d. MICR i. ICT
e. VDU j. BIOS

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16. Below are specifications for two different types of computers A and
B.

SPECIFICATION:
A B
RAM 64 MB 128 MB
HARD DISK 700 MB 20 GB
SPEED 800 MHz 1 GHz
COMPUTER WORD 32-bit 64-bit
NETWORK CARD NO YES
VIDEO CARD YES YES

(i) Which computer is faster in processing data?


……………………………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) Which computer is more likely to be connected to a LAN and WHY?
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
17. A laptop computer is supplied with a 5GHz dual-core central
processing unit (CPU) and 8 gigabytes of RAM.
(a) Give a reason why a computer with 8 gigabytes of RAM could run
several large programs faster than a computer with 2 gigabytes of RAM.
(b) Describe what is meant by the term 5GHz.
(c) Describe what is meant by a dual-core CPU. State a possible benefit of
its use.
(d) Apart from dual-core, state two other types of CPUs available today.
18. State any four common mouse operations
19. List three parts of the typical optical mouse
20. Mention three electronic buses used to transmit data and instructions
in the computer
21.Give examples of special purpose memories found in the CPU

COMPUTER SOFTWARE
1. Differentiate between system software and application software (giving example
each)
2. What is the importance of operating system?
3. Give five examples of application software and their uses
4. Why do computers do need network software?
5. Give three examples of operating system
6. Highlight the software and hardware factors that you will consider when
purchasing a computer
7. Highlight the functions of operating system
8. Explain types of operating system

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COMPUTER HANDLING
1. What is power fluctuation?
2. What are the effects of power fluctuations on electronic equipment?
3. List types of power fluctuations
4. List devices that are used to protect a computer from the effects of power
fluctuations
5. Explain how the voltage stabilizer functions
6. Describe how to connect computer to the UPS
7. What is the difference between the UPS and voltage stabilizer?
8. What is utility program? Give examples of utility programs and their functions
(usefulness)
9. What is data backup?
10.Explain the importance of data backup
11.Describe the devices used to make data backups
12.Differentiate between a local data backup from a cloud data backup.
13.What are the advantages of a local data backup
14.Discuss the possible risks the computer is likely to face if security measures are
not observed.
15.Computer can be affected by computer virus in different ways, briefly explain
three ways on how virus gets into computer.
16.Write the three signs that may indicate your computer system may have been
affected by computer virus.

17.Suggest two methods which can be used to prevent data loss in a computer
system.
18.(a)Define the term Service program.
(b) With examples, write brief notes about the following terms:
(i). Disk compression utility.
(ii). Antivirus utility.
(iii). File viewer utility.

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