Summary

• Description:

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

  This exam assesses Grade 10 Computer Studies learners on the history of computing, hardware components, operating systems, data storage, and data communication — building the digital literacy and ICT competencies required under the KCBE Senior School curriculum.

  • Month Administered: June 2026
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
  • Number of Questions: 35 questions (Questions 1–15 in Section A; Questions 31–35 in Section B)
  • Structure:
    • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer questions; all compulsory
    • Section B (50 marks) — Structured/extended-response questions; all compulsory

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • History of computing — early computing devices (abacus, Pascal's calculator, punched card loom)
    • Computer hardware — CPU functions, ALU, RAM (volatile vs. non-volatile), ROM/BIOS
    • Input and output devices — examples and functions
    • File management — steps for saving a file
    • Computer ports — connecting peripherals
    • Data communication — full duplex communication, analogue vs. digital signals
    • System software — examples of operating systems
    • Transmission media — guided transmission media
  • Section B
    • History of computing — evolution from early devices to modern computers
    • CPU components — identification of labeled parts, ALU functions, fetch-execute cycle, role of registers
    • Storage — primary vs. secondary storage, classification of RAM, ROM, hard disk and flash drive, factors for selecting storage devices, volatile memory
    • Operating systems — functions, categories (Windows, Linux, Android), GUI vs. CLI, factors for choosing an OS
    • Data communication — definition, characteristics, communication modes, advantages of digital over analogue signals
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  COMPUTER STUDIES

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