ZERAKI ACHIEVERS EXAMINATION 13.

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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
FORM TWO EXAMINATION -2024
CODE: 451/1 SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES
JULY – TIME 2-Hours

Name: …………………………………………….…… Admission No: ……….……

Class: ………………Candidate’s Signature: …….……..Date: …..…/07/2024.

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided.

Answer ALL the Questions

All answers should be written in the spaces provided

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

QUESTION SCORE
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1. Explain the term label as used in spreadsheet. (2marks)
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2. State three reasons why laptops are more expensive than desktop computers. (3marks)
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3. The following is list of computer output devices.

Speaker, plotter, screen projector, touch screen, LCD, printer
Categorize each of them as either softcopy output or hardcopy output device. (3marks)
Soft copy Hard copy

4. a. State the meaning of the term disk defragmentation as used in computers. (1mark)
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b. State the purpose of the disk defragmentation. (1mark)

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5. a. Define Power Supply Unit. (1mark)

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 b. State three components powered by the power supply unit of the computer. (3marks)
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6. Differentiate between computer on board devices and peripheral devices. (2marks)

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7. Describe four search options in word processor that enables user to specify search conditions.
(4marks)
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8. State the function of each of the following keys on the keyboard.

a. Backspace (2marks)
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b. Return key (2marks)

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9. Explain the term Electronic spreadsheet. (2 marks)

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10. Distinguish between a formula and a function as used in spread sheet. (2 marks)
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11. State the hardware technological difference between second generation and third generatio n
computers. (2marks)
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12. State three ways of ensuring proper ventilation in a computer room. (3marks)
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13. Study spreadsheet below and answer the questions that follows.

A B C D E F G H I
1 Name Class cat 1 Cat 2 Total Average Grade Points Position
2 Caro E 70 40
3 Suzan w 80 90
4 Fridah w 65 60
5 Winny w 55 80
6 Perez E 45 85
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a) Write the formula to count the number of students from class W in cell B7. (2marks)
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b) In cell C7 write the formula to display the highest score in cat 1. (2marks)
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c) In cell F4 write the formula to calculate the average of Fridah. (2marks)

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 d) In cell G7 write the formula to count the number of Grade B. (2marks)
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e) Given the grades are assigned based on the total as: Total >=80 grade A, Total >= 60 grade B,
Total >=40 grade C, Total >0 grade D. write the formula to assign Suzan grade in cell G3.
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f) In cell I5 write the formula to assign Winny position based on total marks. (3marks)
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g) In cell F7 write the formula display the number of persons with 80 marks and above.(2marks)
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h) In cell E7 write the formula to sum up totals that are greater than 150. (2marks)

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14. Describe two editing modes used in word processor. (4marks)

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15. Define the term proof reading as used in word processor. (1mark)
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16. State three programs that always run in the background when a computer is started. (3marks)
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17. State four ways of identifying an illegal copy of an operating system. (4marks)
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18. Define the term peripheral device interfacing. (1mark)

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19. State three advantages of using USB cables. (3marks)

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20. List four factors to consider when purchasing a printer. (4marks)

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21. List three factors that determine the cost of a computer. (3marks)
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22. State two difference between dynamic RAM and static RAM. (4marks)
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23. List four examples of system software. (4marks)

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24. State three advantages of standard software. (3marks)

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25. Give three ways of inputting data into a computer system. (3marks)
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26. Differentiate between Superscript and Subscript. (2marks)

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27. Describe four alignment features used in formatting in word processor. (4marks)
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28. Differentiate between a line printer and a page printer. (2marks)

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