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Computer science
Form 1 Answer all questions
1a) Explain five areas where ICT is used (5)
b) What does the abbreviations means I) CDROM II)WAN III)USB IV)CAD V)CPU. (10) c) Explain any three network topologies using diagrams (10)
2a)Write three characteristics on each generation of computer(10)
b) Explain the following terms I) Simplex(2) II) Multiplexing (2) III) Computer (2) c) Identify four components of the CPU and explain(8)
3a)List three consideration for a computer lab(3)
b)List any 4 safety precautions and practice in a computer lab (4) c)List two examples of the following I) Input device(2) II) Storage device (2) III)Output device (2) d)Write three ways in which computers are classified (3)
4a) Convert the following numbers
1121 base 10 to binary 1111 base 2 to denary 1115 base 10 to hexadecimal AB50 to denary 613 base 10 to Octal. (10) b) Draw and explain system analysis life cycle (8) c) Write the advantages and disadvantages of computers (4)
5a)Give two reasons why a computer is refered to as an electronic device(2)
b) Differentiate between laptop and desktop(4) c) Explain why food and beverages should be kept out of the computer room(3)
6a)Give three examples of special purpose computer(4)
b) List any four keys onthe keyboard (4) c) List any three devices located under the cover of CPU(3)