Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises THE G8 Computer Studies Paper 1 2026 Pre-Mock Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It was a KCSE Computer Studies Paper 1 theory examination assessing learners' understanding of computer fundamentals, programming, databases, networking, system development, spreadsheets, data representation, and information systems. This comprehensive revision paper with answers and marking scheme is ideal for KCSE preparation and PDF download.

  • Month Administered: June 2026
  • Duration: 2½ Hours
  • Structure: Section A (40 Marks) – Answer all Questions 1–15; Section B (60 Marks) – Answer Question 16 (Compulsory) and any THREE questions from Questions 17–20.

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • Computer generations and emerging technologies
    • Applications of computers in healthcare and disease management
    • Computer booting processes
    • Internet terminology and user authentication
    • Disk formatting and storage management
    • Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
    • Custom software development and off-the-shelf software
    • Data representation and binary number systems
    • Computer security and firewall management
    • Spreadsheet cell references and formulas
    • Network security and data protection
    • Spreadsheet functions, formulas, and data types
    • Programming control structures and loops
    • Wireless communication media and their advantages
    • Functions of computer keyboard keys
  • Section B
    • Programming concepts including pseudocode, flowcharts, dry runs, compilers, interpreters, and algorithm development
    • Database design, relational databases, keys, referential integrity, and field properties
    • Number systems, binary arithmetic, signed magnitude, two's complement, and base conversions
    • Computer-assisted learning systems
    • System implementation, user requirement gathering, and system replacement
    • Human factors affecting computerization
    • Data communication devices and network topology
    • Internet applications and responsible online usage
    • Wide area networking and interconnecting LANs
    • Internet safety and parental controls
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  COMPUTER STUDIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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