RENA COLLEGE ~MAYUGE

B.O.T III 2013

S.1 COMPUTER

INSTRUCTIONS
Attempt all questions
SECTION A (40 MARKS)

1. Which of these computers can support the biggest number of users at the same
time?
A. PDA B. mainframe computer
C. Personal computer D. mini computer

2. Which of the following produces the highest quality of output in form of a print
out?
A. Dot matrix printer B. impact printer
C. Non impact printer D. None of the above

3. Which one of these became used commonly in offices in the third generation of
computers?
A. mainframe computer B. Anamometer
C. super computer D. micro computer

4. A…………is not an example of an output device.

A. printer B. plotter C. monitor D. keyboard

5. The output displayed on the screen is termed as:

A. photo copy B. soft copy
C. master copy D. Hard copy

6. Which of these devices changes soft copy to a hard copy.

A. monitor B. Joystick C. printer D. Scanner

7. GB in full is
A. Giga bitB. Giga byte C. General byte D. Giga boot

8. Which of these best characterizes the origin of calculation.

A. Tabulator B. slider rule
C. slide master D. Leibniz calculator

9. Diode invention is associated with

A. first generation computers B. second generation computers
C. third generation computers B. fourth generation computers

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10. A mouse, Joy stick and track ball are all examples of
A. pen input devices B. pointing devices
C. multi media devices D. Data collection devices

11.Why are computers called electronic?

A. Because they use Diesel C. Because they use Electricity
B. Because they use energy D. Because they use electrons

12. IBM in full is……….

A. international Busy machines B. international Business machines
C. international Business markets C. intentional Business medium

13. The first generation computers were between the following periods.
A. 1945 – 1956 B. 1955 – 1956
C. 1945 – 1955 D. 1945 – 1950

14. The second generation computer memory expanded to 32 KB. What is KB in full?
A. Kilo bits B. Kilo bytes C. kilo byes D. kilo bytes

15. What is the function of the delete key on a key board?

A. to delete moving words
B. to allow the user delete one character right of the cursor each time it is pressed.
C. To allow the user delete one character left of the cursor each time it is pressed.
D. To allow the user delete one character at the end of the lines each time it is
pressed.

16. The following are storage media except

A. Printer C. DVD
B. CD-ROM D. Floppy Diskettes

17. The major classes of computers recognized in the classification of computers by

function are:-
i) Mainframe computers iv) hybrid computers
ii) Digital computers v) Analog computers
iii) super computers
A. (i), (ii) , (iv) and (v) B. All except (i)
C. (ii) and (i) only D. (ii), (iv) and (v)

18. A touch screen is an example of…………………

A. output device B. micro computer
C. mouse device D. input Device.

19. Which of these generations in the evolution of computers is characterized by the

use of very large integrated circuits?
A first generation B. Third generation
C. second generation D. Fourth generation

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 20. Which of these is the easiest to carry from one place to another?
A. super computers B. mainframe
C. mini computer D. laptop

SECTION B (60 MARKS)

21.a) Define the term computer hardware (04 marks)

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b) List examples of computer hardware (08 marks)

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22.a) What is a computer? (04 marks)

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b) State examples of generations a computer has under gone. (08 marks)

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23.a) Distinguish a stand alone computer from a networked computer (04 marks)

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24.a) Define the term software (04 marks)
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b) List examples of software you know (10 marks)
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25. (a) State any four reasons why we study computer studies. (4 marks)

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(b) Mention any six setbacks that were associated with the first generation computers
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 RENA COLLEGE ~MAYUGE
MARKING GUIDE FOR B.O.T III 2013
S.1 COMPUTER

INSTRUCTIONS
Attempt all questions
SECTION A
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. D
10. B
11. C
12. B
13. A
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. D
18. D
19. B
20. D
SECTION B
21.a) Define the term computer hardware
Hard ware refers to the physical, tangible components of a computer

b) List examples of computer hardware

i. Mouse.
ii. Key board
iii. Scanner.
iv. Joystick
v. Light pen
vi. Touch screen
vii. Digital camera
viii. Digitizer
ix. Voice recognition Equipment (VRO)

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 x. Monitor.
xi. Printer.
xii. Plotters
xiii. Speakers
xiv. 3D spectacles.
22.a) What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic programmeable device capable of sorting, selecting,
retrieving, storing and processing data to information.

b) State examples of generations a computer has under gone.

 first generation
 second generation
 Third generation
 Fourth generation

23.a) Distinguish a stand alone computer from a networked computer

A stand alone computer is a computer that is used on its own without requiring a
connection to a local area network ( LAN) or Wide area network(WAN) or any other
computer.

WHILE

A network computer is a computer with minimal memory disk storage and processor
power, designed to connect a network especially the internet

b) Give the advantages of using a networked computer

 A user can logon to a computer anywhere on the network and access their work
files from the file server

 Computers can be managed centrally - with the same software installed on each
one

 Time - it is much faster to install an application once on a network - and copy it

across the network to every workstation

 Sharing printers, plotters, modems etc saves money and time

 Security - the Network Manager can allocate usernames and passwords to all
users to try to prevent unauthorised access

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  It is easy and convenient to monitor users - for example websites visited or
documents printed - this can be done using software running on the server

24.a) Define the term software

Computer software are programs that are stored in the computer.
Or
Intangible components of a computer

b) List examples of software you know

 System software
 Application software
 Programming languages
 Utility programmes

25. (a) State any four reasons why we study computer studies. (4 marks)
 To promote critical and analytical thinking for hands-on solutions through
computing innovations in the sciences such as vaccine research, environmental
protection, business, entertainment and education, which make a positive
difference in the world.
 To create awareness in a learner about the developments and emerging
issues concerning computing and society.
 To get jobs. Computer studies provides a foundation that serves as a competitive
advantage in a career, in whatever field one chooses.
 To acquire skills in the use of ICT for enhanced productivity and
development.
 To promote creative knowledge for problem solving. Computing develops
capabilities in solving deep, multidimensional problems requiring imagination
and sensitivity

(b) Mention any six setbacks that were associated with the first generation
computers (1946 – 1958): (6 marks)

 They broke down frequently (Required standby technicians)

 Needed very many people to operate due to their huge size.
 High level of training was required before use
 They produced a lot of heat and burned out.
 They consumed a lot of power
 They produced a lot of noise.
 They had limited primary memory, and so they were very slow.
 They were very expensive to buy, setup and maintain.
 They were not portable/ they were very huge - One computer could take up space
of several floors in big buildings.
 Manual assembly of individual components into one functioning unit required.

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 Air conditioning required.