Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Computer Studies Mid Term 1 2026 Theory Exam with Marking Scheme.

  It is a Kenya Certificate of Basic Education (KCBE) Grade 10 Computer Studies (Theory) Term 1 examination under the STEM pathway.

  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Number of Questions: 10
  • Marking Scheme: The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It covers the following topics:

  • History and evolution of computers including early computing devices
  • Computer generations and their defining technologies
  • Impact of computer development on modern society
  • Comparison between first and fifth generation computers
  • Characteristics of fifth generation (intelligent) computers
  • Von Neumann computer architecture and functional components
  • Relationship between CPU, memory, and input/output units
  • Fetch–execute cycle and stages of instruction processing
  • Processor design concepts including RISC and CISC architectures
  • Number systems and conversions (binary, decimal, octal, hexadecimal)
  • Reasons for the use of binary in computers
  • Classification and selection of input devices
  • Output devices and differences between soft copy and hard copy
  • Primary and secondary storage concepts including RAM and ROM
  • Types and classification of secondary storage devices
  • Safety precautions when handling storage media
• File Size:

  1.02 MB
• Length:

  8 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  COMPUTER STUDIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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