Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Computer Studies Opener Exam Term 2 2026 with Answers (Marking Scheme). The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  • Duration: 2 HOURS
  • Total Marks: 70
  • Number of Questions: 7
  • Structure: Section A (20 Marks), Section B (20 Marks), and Section C (30 Marks)

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A: Evolution and Development of Computers
    • Ancient and medieval computing devices
    • Principle technologies defining computer generations (Vacuum tubes, Transistors, ICs, VLSIC, AI)
    • Technological advancements across generations
  • Section B: Computer Organisation and Architecture
    • Von Neumann computer architecture and its components
    • Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) vs Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC)
    • The fetch-execute cycle
  • Section C: Input and Output (I/O) Devices
    • Types of scanning, keying, and pointing input devices
    • Application areas for data capture devices (OCR, OBR, OMR, MSR)
    • Measures to ensure data security
    • Factors to consider when selecting I/O devices
    • Modern input/output devices and their benefits
• File Size:

  22.54 KB
• Length:

  4 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  COMPUTER STUDIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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