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    f1 t1 CST Exam 2024

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    This document contains questions about computers and computer systems. It asks about defining computers, their components and functions, as well as factors related to computer use such as safety, ventilation, and ergonomics in a computer laboratory setting. Specific topics covered include defining a computer, reasons they are electronic devices, data and information definitions, computer functions, system unit explanation, characteristics of first generation computers, classifying computers, reasons mobile phones are computers, areas where computers process data, defining and preparing a computer laboratory, safety precautions, harms of smoke and dust, proper ventilation, keeping foods out of computer rooms, fire extinguishers, stable power needs and UPS functions, strain causes, proper sitting postures, minimizing dust, boot program

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    This document contains questions about computers and computer systems. It asks about defining computers, their components and functions, as well as factors related to computer use such as safety, ventilation, and ergonomics in a computer laboratory setting. Specific topics covered include defining a computer, reasons they are electronic devices, data and information definitions, computer functions, system unit explanation, characteristics of first generation computers, classifying computers, reasons mobile phones are computers, areas where computers process data, defining and preparing a computer laboratory, safety precautions, harms of smoke and dust, proper ventilation, keeping foods out of computer rooms, fire extinguishers, stable power needs and UPS functions, strain causes, proper sitting postures, minimizing dust, boot program

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    This document contains questions about computers and computer systems. It asks about defining computers, their components and functions, as well as factors related to computer use such as safety, ventilation, and ergonomics in a computer laboratory setting. Specific topics covered include defining a computer, reasons they are electronic devices, data and information definitions, computer functions, system unit explanation, characteristics of first generation computers, classifying computers, reasons mobile phones are computers, areas where computers process data, defining and preparing a computer laboratory, safety precautions, harms of smoke and dust, proper ventilation, keeping foods out of computer rooms, fire extinguishers, stable power needs and UPS functions, strain causes, proper sitting postures, minimizing dust, boot program

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    1.

    (a) Clearly define a computer

    (b) Give one reason why a computer is refered to as an electronic device

    2.Explain the following terms as used in computer science

    (i) Data

    (iv) Information

    3.State any three functions of a computer

    5.State four different parts that make up a computer (2 mks)

    6.(a) Explain the term system Unit

    7. List any 4 characteristics of the first generation of computers.

    9. State four factors used to classify computers

    10. Give three reasons why a mobile phone is regarded to be a computer

    18.(a) Identify and explain five areas where computers are used to process data ( 10 mks)

    20. (a) Define the term ‘ computer laboratory’ ( 2 mks)

    (b) Give two factors to be considered when preparing a computer laboratory (2

    mks)

    21. List down three safety precautions one should observe when entering a computer

    laboratory (3 mks)

    23. Explain why smoke and Dust particles are harmful to a computer

    24. Identify three facilities that will ensure proper ventilation in a room

    25. Why must foods and beverages be kept out of the computer room?

    26. Why would it not be good to install Powder or Water – based fire extinguishers in

    the computer room?


    27. (a) State one reason why a computer needs to be connected to a stable power

    supply

    (b)List down four functions of the uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)(4 mks)

    28. Mention two things that are likely to cause strain- in the computer room

    29. Identify three proper sitting postures while using the computer

    30. State two methods of minimizing dust in a computer laboratory

    (d)What type of memory is used to store the boot up program (the first program to be

    executed on switching on a computer?

    List four types of keys found on a computer keyboard, giving an example of each

    (c) Name the keyboard keys that will help you: (2 mks)

    3.(a) List and explain three functional elements of a computer system ( 6 mks)

    12. Describe three functions performed by the CPU ( 3 mks)

    13. Explain the functions performed by each of the following central processing unit

    elements

    (i) Control Unit ( 2 mks)

    (ii) Arithmetic and logic Unit

    (iii) Registers

    (iv) The main memory

    (v) The system clock

    15. Give four types of registers found in the CPU

    16. (a) Name the basic unit used to measure the processing speed of a computer ( 1

    mk)
    State the functions of each of the following computer bus ( 3 mks)

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