DECEMBER 2025 ICT CPA CS Past Paper answers

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QUESTION ONE
(a) List THREE types of computer input devices. (3 marks)
(b) Highlight THREE common performance issues in mobile applications. (3 marks)
(c) (i) Explain THREE roles of an operating system (OS) in a computer system. (3 marks)
(ii) Citing an example in each case, describe TWO distinct types of operating systems. (4 marks)
(d) Explain SEVEN key experts involved in systems analysis and design. (7 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION TWO
(a) Explain TWO factors to consider when selecting an operating system for a new computer system. (4 marks)
(b) Highlight FOUR key objectives of system requirements elicitation. (4 marks)
(c) Explain THREE unique features of e-commerce to a business. (6 marks)
(d) Using a practical scenario, explain how an accountant or a governance expert might use VLOOKUP function in an area of operation. (6 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION THREE
(a) State THREE reasons why a small business requires an accounting software. (3 marks)
(b) List FOUR services offered by an Internet Service Provider. (4 marks)
(c) Explain FIVE ways in which pivot tables are used in organisations. (5 marks)
(d) Assess FOUR security issues associated with wireless networks. (8 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION FOUR
(a) List FOUR ways in which you could use “Conditional formatting” spreadsheet feature in business. (4 marks)
(b) Summarise FOUR ways in which a transaction processing system improves the operations of an organisation. (4 marks)
(c) Explain THREE maintenance utilities found in an operating system. (6 marks)
(d) Analyse THREE reasons why models are used in software or systems development. (6 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION FIVE
(a) Explain TWO benefits of thesaurus feature in word processing application. (4 marks)
(b) Describe FIVE ways in which you could use “Presenter View” on a presentation software. (5 marks)
(c) The Accounting Department of ABC Housing Ltd. intends to set up an accounting software.
Required:
Examine FIVE stages involved in setting up an accounting software. (5 marks)
(d) Outline SIX roles of the government in the development of e-commerce in developing countries. (6 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION SIX
(a) List TWO features of a word processing program. (2 marks)
(b) Using an example in each case, explain how you could use “Duplicate” and “Extend” features while using a presentation software. (4 marks)
(c) A marketing team in three different time zones is preparing a quarterly report which is expected in two days’ time.
Required:
Explain THREE ways in which cloud documents and collaboration tools could assist in ensuring timely delivery of the quartely report. (6 marks)
(d) Assess FOUR ways in which Internet of Things (IoT) could improve operational efficiency of manufacturing firms. (8 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION SEVEN
(a) Explain how you could eliminate the following types of errors while using a computerised accounting software:
(i) Transposition errors. (1 mark)
(ii) Reversal errors. (1 mark)
(iii) Error of duplication. (1 mark)
(iv) Error of omission. (1 mark)
(v) Error of original entry. (1 mark)
(b) Describe FOUR components of an information system. (4 marks)
(c) Identify FIVE limitations of Goal Seek tool in spreadsheet. (5 marks)
(d) ABC Ltd. wants to improve its data security.

Required:
Higlight SIX administrative controls that the company should implement. (6 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
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