Computer f1 Et3 Qs
Computer f1 Et3 Qs
Computer f1 Et3 Qs
Instructions to Candidates
(a) Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided above.
(b) Write the name of your school, class, sign and the date in the spaces provided above.
(c) This Paper consists of two sections A and B.
(d) Answer all the questions in section A.
(e) Answer question 16 (compulsory) and any other three questions from section B.
(f) All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
(g) This paper consists of 12 printed pages. Candidates should check to ensure that all pages are
printed as indicated and no questions are missing
1.State the hardware technological difference between the second generation and the third-
generation computers. (2marks)
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2. State two ways of ensuring proper ventilation in a computer room. (2marks)
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3.Mention three input devices that capture data through scanning. (3marks)
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4.Describe three factors to consider before purchasing a computer memory module for upgrade.
(3marks)
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5.State the SI unit for measuring computer speed, memory, and the monitor size. (3marks)
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14. State three factors to consider when selecting an operating system to install in a computer.
(3marks)
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15. Differentiate between analogue data and digital data as used in computer. (2marks)
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(v) Explain why a control panel is usually referred to as a Toolbox. (2marks)
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(i) Give two functions of the Power supply unit. (2marks)
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(ii) Describe two ways of discharging static electricity that might have built up on the hands
during basic computer setup and cabling. (2marks)
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(iii) Mention four reasons to justify why solid-state storage devices are gaining popularity in
modern computing. (4marks)
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(iv) Give a reason in each case to justify why the following rules must be observed when
handling magnetic storage media.
(i) Do not expose a magnetic media to strong magnetic field. (2marks)
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(ii) Avoid exposing a magnetic media to excessive heat. (2marks)
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(v) List three interfaces that can be used to link a printer and a computer. (3marks)
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(i) Describe five functions of an operating system. (5marks)
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19.
(i) What is hot swapping. (2marks)
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(ii) Identify the type of peripheral interfacing cables shown in the table below. (3marks)
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(iii) State the difference between COM port and LPT port. (2marks)
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(iv) Mention devices that can be connected to the computer by the following cables. (3marks)
(a) VGA
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(b) SCIS
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(c) PS/2
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(v) Explain master slave configuration as used in hard disk setup and configuration.
(2marks)
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(v) Kim connected new multimedia speaker to his computer and tried to play his favorite music
from a memory card, but no sound was heard. Give three main causes of this problem.
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(a) Describe three items that a good warranty must cover. (3mark)
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(b) Describe the following term as used computer software.
(i) Vendor off-the shelf software. (1mark)
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(ii) Freeware. (1mark)
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(iii) Open-source software. (1mark)
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(c) King James bought two computers for his office use the first computer was valued at ksh.
3,4000 while the second one was valued at ksh. 5,0000. Suggest three reasons that might
have made the second computer to be more expensive. (3marks)
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(d) Explain the following factors must be considered when purchasing a computer software.
(i) Reliability
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(ii) Portability
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(iii) Compatibility
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(iv) User friendliness
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(e) Mention three features that a computer must have to support multimedia capability fully.
(3marks)
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