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Form 1 Computer Studies Questions and Answers: Introduction to Computers Set 2

Form 1 Computer Studies Questions and Answers: Introduction to Computers Set 2

Lessons (38)

• 1.    State four ways in which a computer user can protect the eyes from damage caused by computer radiation.
  2m 1s

• 2.    Give the key combination for warm booting a computer.
  0m 0s

• 3.    State two possible dangers of shutting down a computer improperly.
  1m 17s

• 4.    Mention three possible ways of warm booting a computer.
  1m 13s

• 5.    Define peripheral devices and give examples.
  1m 11s

• 6.    Name three computer storage devices.
  1m 4s

• 7.    List three uses of computer in entertainment.
  1m 13s

• 8.    Differentiate between job replacement and job displacement and relate to computerization of organization.
  0m 58s

• 9.    Describe the process of cold-booting a computer.
  1m 13s

• 10.    List any four differences between the present computers and the pre-electronic age computers.
  2m 27s

• 11.    List three factors that might have been considered when setting aside the room for computer laboratory.
  2m 8s

• 12.    State and explain three behaviors that should be avoided in a computer laboratory.
  1m 22s

• 13.    List any three embedded computers.
  0m 28s

• 14.    Give one application of a floppy disk.
  0m 28s

• 15.    State four precautions that should be taken when handling a diskette.
  1m 29s

• 16.    Give three ways in which computers are used in the health sector.
  2m 1s

• 17.    What I a mouse?
  0m 33s

• 18.    Describe the following mouse actions.
  2m 6s

• 19.    Explain how a cordless mouse works.
  0m 39s

• 20.    Outline the procedure for shutting down a computer.
  0m 33s

• 21.    List three precautions that should be taken when laying cables in a computer laboratory.
  1m 43s

• 22.    Define peripheral devices. Give any two examples.
  0m 57s

• 23.    Name the generation of computers that used the following devices for the first time. i)Floppy disk ii)Optical disk iii)Voice recognition devices iv)Monitor.
  1m 13s

• 24.    Mention four ways of preventing dust accumulation in a computer laboratory and on computer systems and equipment.
  2m 48s

• 25.    Differentiate between the home and end keys on the keyboard.
  1m 7s

• 26.    Give a short description of three types of microcomputers.
  1m 46s

• 27.    Classify the computers that are used to control air traffic in the airport. Explain your answer.
  1m 2s

• 28.    Who was referred to as ‘the father of modern computers’ and why?
  1m 2s

• 29.    State two ways in which computer is used in floriculture.
  0m 56s

• 30.    Why is it not advisable to run into and out of a computer lab?
  0m 56s

• 31.    Which keys do DEL and INS represent on the keyboard?
  1m 2s

• 32.    Differentiate between backspace and delete key.
  0m 53s

• 33.    Define a keyboard.
  0m 32s

• 34.    Mention two advantages of using a keyboard.
  1m 7s

• 35.    State two function of the Num lock key.
  2m 11s

• 36.    Mention two areas where analog and minicomputers are used.
  1m 5s

• 37.    A school decided to set a room aside to be a computer laboratory. The room contained the following: source of power, chairs and tables, a water tap and a sink, and a gaseous fire extinguisher. Explain the suitability of each of these items in a computer laboratory.
  2m 17s

• 38.    Define a computer laboratory.
  0m 34s