Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises the Computer Studies Paper 1 Maseno School Mock Exam as a KCSE Trial Exam, administered in July/August 2024. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This paper is divided into two sections, A and B, and is marked out of a total of 100. Section A consists of 15 compulsory short-answer questions, totaling 40 marks. Section B requires candidates to answer Question 16 (which is compulsory) and any three other questions from the remaining four choices. Each question in Section B is worth 15 marks.

  The paper assesses a broad range of topics from the computer studies syllabus:

  • Section A (Compulsory Short Answers): This section covers a wide array of topics, including features of application software (word processors and spreadsheets), data communication and networking concepts (topologies, transmission modes, OSI model), hardware, software, and basic programming principles.
  • Section B (Structured and Essay Questions):
    • Question 16 (Compulsory): This question is focused on systems development and programming, requiring candidates to demonstrate their understanding of pseudo code and program flowcharts for different control structures.
    • Optional Questions (Choose Three): The choice questions cover major topics in greater depth, including:
      • ICT in society, and systems development concepts like feasibility studies.
      • Number systems and data representation, including conversions and binary arithmetic.
      • Computer systems, covering data processing modes and database queries.
      • The Internet and emerging technologies, such as wireless technology and virtual reality.
• File Size:

  1.02 MB
• Length:

  12 pages
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  COMPUTER STUDIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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