LUKALU SECONDARY SCHOOL

END OF YEAR EXAMINATIONS

S.1 COMPUTER STUDIES
840/1
TIME: 2:30 MINUTES

Attempt all questions in this paper

1. Which of these generations in the evolution of computers, is characterized by the use

of Microprocessors?
A. First generation.
B. Third generation.
C. Second generation.
D. Fourth generation.
2. Which of these is the easiest to carry from one place to another?
A. Supercomputer.
B. Laptop.
C. Palmtop.
D. Minicomputer.
3. Tangible components of a computer are called?
A. Software.
B. Hardware.
C. Peripherals.
D. Equipment.
4. What is Charles Babbage remembered for?
A. Tabulating machine.
B. Analytical Engine.
C. Pascaline Machine.
D. Slide Rule.
5. What is Herman Hollerith remembered for in the field of computing?
A. Slide rule.
B. Tabulating machine.
C. Analytical Engine.
D. Pascaline Hollerith.
6. Which of the following is not a development of mechanical era (1642 – 1890)?
A. Pascal’s Calculator.
B. Leibniz’s Stepped Reckoner.
C. Jacquard’s Loom.
D. Slide rule.
7. All input and output devices are normally attached to the…
A. Motherboard.
B. Hardware.
C. Software.
D. USB port.
8. Which of the following is the fastest in terms of data transmission?
A. Unshielded Twisted Pair cable.
B. Coaxial cable.
C. Fiber Optic cable.
D. Shielded Twisted pair cable.
9. The term computer is derived from a Latin word “Computare” which locally
means:
A. To simplify work.
B. T calculate and multiply.
C. To add and count.
D. To input and store data.
10. The output displayed on the screen is termed as …
A. Softcopy.
B. Hardcopy.
C. Master copy.
D. Photocopy.
11. The first screen that is seen after switching on a computer with many user accounts is:
A. User Accounts Screen.
B. Desktop Screen.
C. Monitor Screen.
D. Welcome Screen.
12. Which of these components is the heart of the computer?
A. Main memory.
B. Power supply.
C. Secondary memory.
D. Central Processing Unit.
13. Disk defragmentation
A. Organizes the contents of the disk to store the pieces of each file close together
and contiguously.
B. Slows the processing time for normal every day functions.
C. Arranges all files on a hard disk in ascending order by name.
D. Removes all viruses from a hard disk for safe storage of data and information.
14. A Giga byte is equivalent to how many kilobytes?
A. 1,048,576.
B. 1,024,000.
C. 1,000.
D. 1,024.
15. The term used to refer to the ability of computers to perform the same task for long
without getting tired is:
A. Spontaneous.
B. Versatile.
C. Diligent.
D. Accurate.
16. Small graphics that represent items such as programs are called
A. Icons.
B. Tabs.
C. Bullets.
D. Buttons.
17. The term for moving an item to a new location on the desktop is:
A. Pointing.
B. Clicking.
C. Dragging.
D. Restoring.
18. Without any ……devices a computer would simply be a display device and not allow
users to communicate with it, much like a TV set.
A. Output.
B. Storage.
 C. Processing.
D. Input.
19. Which of the following is not a safety measure to protect the eyes of a computer user?
A. Putting top of screen at eye level.
B. Increasing brightness of computer screen for better pictures.
C. Covering monitor screen with radiation filters.
D. Wearing sun glasses when using a computer.
20. Which of the following methods is not a way to select text?
A. Clicking in the selection bar.
B. Dragging across text.
C. Double clicking a word with the left mouse button.
D. Triple clicking in the toolbar area.
SECTION B
21. (a) Differentiate between a cold boot and a warm boot (2 marks)
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(b) Give two examples of secondary storage devices
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(a) Describe the terms below as used in computer studies: (10 marks)
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(iii) Information.
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(v) Byte.
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(b) Write the following computing acronyms in full: (10 marks)
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