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J.C EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2018
ST JAMES ACL HIGH SCHOOL
Form A
COMPUTER EDUCATION
TIME: 1Hour MARKS: 50
Special Requirements:
Folder with question paper
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Answer all questions.
2. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the question paper.
3. Read the instructions carefully before you attempt any question.
4. Write your names on top of each page
5. This question paper contains 5 printed pages.
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1. Give FIVE types of computers:
a)……………………………………….
b)……………………………………….
c)……………………………………….
d)……………………………………….
e)………………………………………. [5]
2. Give THREE examples of appliances with embedded computers:
a)………………………………………
b)………………………………………
c)……………………………………… [3]
3. Explain how each of the following can damage your computer:
Dust
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Temperature
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Lightning
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4. Give 4 precautions one should follow to avoid the eye problems when
using a computer:
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5. Give and explain any FOUR types of application software, giving an
example for each type:
(i)type………………………………………………………………………………
example……………………………………………………………………………
(ii)type……………………………………………………………………………
example……………………………………………………………………………
(iii)type……………………………………………………………………………
example……………………………………………………………………………
(iv)type…………………………………………………………………………….
example……………………………………………………………………………
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6. Describe the following computer generations:
(i) First Generation Computers
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(ii) Third Generation Computers
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7. State whether the following statements are true or false.
I. When you turn off the computer information in RAM is
lost……………….
II. A printer is a storage device……………
III. A flash disk stores more information than a diskette…………….
IV. Diskettes can be placed near magnets………………
V. ROM is volatile………… [5]
8. Explain briefly
I. The space bar is used
to………………………………………………………………………
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II. The back-space key is used
to………………………………………………………………………
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III. The Enter key is used
to………………………………………………………………………
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IV. Caps Lock key is used
to………………………………………………………………………
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9. Outline all steps needed or followed when underlining a word in
Microsoft
Word………………………………………………………………………………………
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10. What is a Word
processor…………………………………………………………………………………
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11. Give one example of a Word
processor………………………………………………………………… [1]
12. Give a difference between an Italic word and a Bold
word………………………………………………………………………………………
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