Computer Studies Paper 1 Questions - Kijiset Revision Mock Exams 2022

Questions

Instruction to candidates

• This paper consists of two sections A and B.
• Answer all the questions in section A.
• Answer question 16 and any other three questions from section B.
• All answers should be written in the space provided in the question paper.
• Do not remove and pages from this booklet.
• Candidates should answer the questions in English.

SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Answer all questions

1. Explain how each of the following would affect the suitability of a room for use as a computer room.
   
   1. Burglar proofed door (1mark)
   2. Availability of taps and sinks in the room (1mark)
2. Differentiate between special purpose keys and editing keys on a keyboard.(with an example) (3marks)
3. Two features of Von Neumann architecture are the use of registers and the use of buses.
   Give the names of anytwo registers and two buses. (2marks)
4. Differentiate between the following terms as used in networking and data communication.
   1. Simplex and duplex communication (2marks)
   2. Switch and hub (2marks)
5. .Janet needs to send 15 photos to a friend and she chooses to send all 15 together as a single email attachment. Each photo is 1.8 MB in size, but the maximum possible attachment size is only 25 MB.State two ways she can solve this problem. (2marks)
6. Differentiate the termsportability and Authenticity in relation to computer software specifications. (2marks)
7. Describe each of the following data processing methods; (3marks)
   1. Batch processing
   2. Distributed processing
   3. Multiprogramming
8.  
   1. Distinguish between firmware and device drivers as used in computers. (2marks)
   2. Peter downloaded a video clip from the internet and stored it on his laptop. When he tried to play the video clip using a media application program, he could neither see the motion pictures nor hear any sound form the video clip. State two possible reasons for this. (2marks)
9. The ministry of education is changing the education system in Kenya from 8-4-4 to a new systemby using a few schools to test the new system.
   1. Identify the type of change over strategy being used. (1mark)
   2. State two advantages of this changeover strategy (2marks)
10. State the difference between system files and application filesgiving examples(3marks)
11. State two examples of each of the following computer application programs. (2marks)
    1. Word processors
    2. Spreadsheets
12. State two differences between Disk Operating System (DOS) and WINDOWS operating system. (2marks)
13. To compute the area of a circle, a user must input the radius of a circle in a given algorithm. Draw a program flowchart that prompts a user to input the radius and calculates the area of a circle. (3 marks)
14. Publishing firms prefer using DTP instead of Word processors. Giveanytwo reasons for this. (2marks)
15. Banks have replaced each credit card with a smart card, which contains a microchip, in order to give greater protection against fraud.State three items of data that are stored on the microchip in a smart card. (3marks)

SECTION B (60 MARKS)
Answer Question 16 (compulsory) and any other three questions from this section

16.       
    1. Explain the term dry running as used in program development. (2 marks)
    2. Explain three properties of an algorithm. (6 marks)
    3. To qualify to get a driving license, an applicant must be 18 years or over. Six candidates applied for the driving license test. Draw a flow chart that would read the name and age of an applicant and display the names of those who qualify. (7 marks)
17.   
    1. State two differences between binary and octal number systems. (2marks)
    2. Using a six bit two’s compliment, subtract 7 from 17 and give the answer in decimal notation (4marks)
    3. Convert;
       1. 91B₁₆ to octal (3marks)
       2. 376₈ to hexadecimal (3marks)
       3. 9.625₁₀ to binary (3marks)
18.   
    1. Identify three public Universities and three National polytechnics in Kenya where further computer training is offered, in each case state the highest level of qualification that can be acquired in computer training. (6marks)
    2. Distinguish between job replacement and job displacement with reference to computerization. (2marks)
    3. State four reasons why a firm may decide to computerize its operation (4marks)
    4. An individual has a right to demand guarantee to privacy of personal information stored on a computer. State three examples of such information. (3marks)
19. A passenger logs onto an airline website and types in the reference number for their flight. Once the passenger accesses their account they can choose their seat and also print out a boarding pass which contains a unique barcode. This barcode is scanned at the airport check-in desk.
    1. Name one input and one output device found at the check-in desk and give a reason for your choice. (2marks)
    2. The training department of an international airline has introduced computer-based training (CBT) to teach foreign languages to its cabin crew.Statetwoadvantages of using CBT. (2marks)
    3. The airline company also trains its pilots.
       1. What type of training is most appropriate to train pilots to manage dangerous situations? (1mark)
       2. State twobenefits of using this type of training. (2marks)
    4. A student set up a spreadsheet to compare share prices in six companies over five years.
       

       	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
       1	Name of company	Share price	Share price	Share price	Share price	Share price	Average Sahre price	Highest Share price
       2	Year	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
       3	Global Oil	81	190	305	130	140	169	305
       4	GSD	619	722	622	325	324	522	722
       5	KLN	60	71	71	63	45	62	71
       6	Nesto	316	418	522	600	640	499	640
       7	Takkco	149	316	394	202	122	237	394
       8	Uniway	122	135	254	365	570	289	570

       
       
       1. Write the formula used in cell G5 to find the mean share price for KLN (1mark)
       2. Writethe used in cell H5 to find the highest share price for KLN  (1mark)
       3. If the data in cell E4 was changed to 425, which cells would be automatically updated? (2marks)
       4. State the cells that are needed to create a line graph to show the share prices for years 2006 to 2008.  (2marks)
       5. The student wants to extend the spreadsheet to include share prices for 2010.Describe how the student would do this. (2marks)
20.  
    1. State three functions of queries in database systems. (3 marks)
    2. A students' database comprises of students details table and fees received table as shown below:
       

       Students' details tableFees Received table
       Surname  Middle Name  Admission Number  First Name	Admission Number Amount Date Receipt Number

       1. State the primary key field for each table. (2marks)
       2. State the field that can be used to establish a relationship between the two tables.(1mark)
    3. Explain three types of integrity constraints that can be applied on a database system to ensure data consistency. (6 marks)
    4. State three reasons whyan antivirus software must be installed on a computer system. (3 marks)