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Form 1 Computer Studies Questions and Answers: Introduction to Computers Set 1

Form 1 Computer Studies Questions and Answers: Introduction to Computers Set 1

Lessons (40)

• 1.    Define the term datum? Give an example
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• 2.    With the aid of a diagram, differentiate between analog data and digital data.
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• 3.    For information to be created, data must be processed. Give an example of data and the process done to it to convert it to information.
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• 4.    Give two reasons why laptops are more expensive than desktop computers with the same specifications
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• 5.    Differentiate between computer onboard devices and peripheral devices.
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• 6.    Mention three characteristics of the #4^(th)# generation computers.
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• 7.    Write the following computer abbreviations in full. a) RAM b) CPU c) PC
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• 8.    Identify each of the following wave forms.
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• 9.    Give three advantages of digital over analog data.
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• 10.    Mention three reasons why a calculator is a computer.
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• 11.    Match each of the following technologies with the generation it was developed.
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• 12.    Distinguish between the deletion of characters using the overtype and delete keys.
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• 13.    Computer output may be in several forms. Describe each of the form listed below. -Softcopy -Hardcopy
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• 14.    a)Write acronym UPS in full. b)Explain the uses of UPS.
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• 15.    a)Describe computer booting system b)Explain two ways of booting a computer.
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• 16.    List two toggle keys on a computer keyboard.
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• 17.    State the functions of the following. a)Escape key b)End key
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• 18.    Define the following terms: a)Data b)Information c)Information processing cycle.
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• 19.    a)State three precautions that should be taken to protect data loss in a computer. b)List three causes of computer data loss.
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• 20.    a)List three ways by which computers can be classified. b)Give an example of computer classified under each category
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• 21.    State two characteristics of a mainframe computer.
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• 22.    List three differences between a microcomputer and a super computer.
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• 23.    Differentiate between safety precautions and safety practices in the computer laboratory.
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• 24.    Name two types of microcomputers.
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• 25.    State the difference between RAM and ROM
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• 26.    Mention any three differences between second and third computer generations.
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• 27.    List three ways in which computers are used in education.
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• 28.    Suggest how computers have been made user-friendly to persons that are physically challenged in the following areas. a)Without hands b)Impaired person
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• 29.    a)Define uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
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• 30.    a)Explain two health problems that can be caused by prolonged use of computers. b)For each problem listed in (a) mention one way in which they can be prevented.
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• 31.    Differentiate between general purpose and dedicated computers.
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• 32.    State four ways in which computers are used in the bank.
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• 33.    List three advantages of using robots in industries.
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• 34.    List four categories of computer hardware.
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• 35.    Mention the secondary storage device introduced in the #2^(nd)# to the #5^(th)# generation of computers.
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• 36.    Differentiate between analog and digital computers.
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• 37.    a)Define ICT. b)State ways by which ICTs have improved communication.
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• 38.    a)What is biometric analysis? b)Give two applications of biometric analysis in computing.
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• 39.    a)Define a computer laboratory. b)Why is it advisable to remove shoes when entering a computer laboratory?
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• 40.    With reference to cables, list two reasons why a keyboard may not function correctly.
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