SSS 1 Computer Studies Essay Questions
First Term Essay Questions
i. Identify figure 1
ii. Identify figure 2
iii. Identify the parts labelled A to D in figure 1
iv. Identify the parts labelled I to IV in figure 2
v. In a tabular form, state any four differences between figure 1 and figure 2
2a. What is a computer system?
2b. List and explain the two main constituents of the computer.
2b. State any six features of a computer that makes it an excellent tool for processing data.
3a. Write short notes Abacus under the following headings:
i. The inventor
ii. Components
iii. Uses
3b. State three features of Borough’s machine.
4a. Define the following:
i. Input devices
ii. Output devices
iii. System unit
iv. Peripherals
4b. List and explain any three:
i. Input devices
ii. Output devices
5a. In a tabular form state three differences between laptop and desktop computer.
5b. Write out the full meaning of the following
i. EDSAC
ii. EDVAC
iii. UNIVAC
iv. ENIAC
6a. In a tabular form, state three differences between data and information.
6b. Explain two types of data you know with examples respectively.
6c. List four qualities of good information.
6d. Mention four sources of data.
7a. Define the following and give two examples each:
i. Impact print
ii. Nonimpact printer
7b. In a tabular form, state three differences between
i. Impact and nonimpact printer
ii. Monitor and printer.
Second Term Essay Questions
1a. Define an operating system.
1b. List and briefly explain two types of operating system
c. List any five keywords used in BASIC programming language.
2a. What are utility programs?
2b. Explain any four utility programs you know
3a. Write a simple program in BASIC programming language to:
i. calculate the perimeter and area of a rectangle.
ii. output Even numbers from 8 to 100
4a. Define application software.
4b. Explain and state the two examples each:
i. Word processing software
ii. Spreadsheet software
iii. Graphic software
iv. Database software
5a. In a tabular form, state the features of machine language, Assembly language and High level language.
5b. Differentiate between programming language and computer language.
6a. Define high level language?
6b. List five examples of high level languages.
6c. State three advantages and two disadvantages of high level language.
7a. Write the following mathematical expressions in BASIC notation.
i.
ii. 2x2-5x-3
iii.
iv.
v. 2πr2
7b. Evaluate 4*A*B^2+ (A^2*B+C)/(A+B) if A=2, B=4 and C = 2
Third Term Essay Questions
1a. Use figure 2 below to answer the questions that follow.
i. Identify the parts labelled A – F
ii. State the function of the parts labelled C, D and F
iii. List four icons on figure 2 above.
1b. Differentiate between windows and window in computer.
1c. How can you launch an application software if it’s icon is not on the desktop?
2a. Define ICT.
2b. Explain the two communication strategies in ICT
2c. List four types of ICT and explain any one
3a. Define booting.
3b. Briefly describe the booting processing.
3c. List and explain the two types of booting.
4a. Define the following:
i. word processing
ii. Word processor
iii. Text document
4b. List two examples of word processing software.
4c. Mention four application areas of word processing.
4d. Briefly explain five facilities available in a word processor.
5a. Define Presentation packages.
5b. Give two examples of presentation packages.
5c. List three operations that can be performed on PowerPoint.
5d. Mention any two guidelines for creating a good MS PowerPoint Presentation.
5e. State three benefits of presentation package.
6a. List and explain any four application areas of ICT.
6b. List four ICT gadgets you know.
7a. State four differences between data and information.
7b. Mention three functions of the operating system.
7c. Write the full meaning of the following:
i. ENIAC ii. WYSIWYG iii. CMOS iv. POST v. MAN vi. UNIVAC
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