CPA Information Communication Technology – August 2023 Past Paper & Answers
Unit: Information Communication Technology
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Download CPA Information Communication Technology August 2023 past paper with detailed answers and marking scheme. This paper is based on KASNEB examination standards and is ideal for revision and exam preparation.
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1
Introduction to information communication technology (ICT)
Computer networks
An overview of application packages
(a) Explain how the following elements affect the processing power of a computer:
(i) Cache memory.
(ii) Data bus.
(iii) Type of processor.
(b) List FOUR limitations of star network topology.
(c) Highlight FOUR salient features of a Computerised Accounting Software (CAS).
(d) Outline SIX advantages of a pivot table report.
2a
Data security
Highlight THREE principles used to measure the integrity of data in an information system.
2b
An overview of application packages
Explain the significance of the following FIVE features of a presentation program.
2c
Data security
Overview of operating systems
Examine THREE ways in which an operating system provides data security in a computer system.
2d
Legal, ethical and social issues in information systems
Explain the impact of THREE technological trends that pose ethical challenges to organisations.
3
Legal, ethical and social issues in information systems
Computer networks
Data security
(a) Highlight TWO ethical issues that need to be considered by an information systems development team.
(b) Explain TWO types of computer networks under each of the following criterion:
(i) Functionality.
(ii) Ownership.
(iii) Transmission media.
(c) Assess THREE information system vulnerabilities and their respective countermeasures.
4
Information systems in an enterprise
An overview of application packages
Computer networks
Data security
(a) Distinguish between “Executive Support System (ESS)” and “Decision Support System (DSS)”.
(b) Highlight SIX advantages of Conditional Formatting in a spreadsheet program.
(c) Explain THREE components of a computer network.
(d) Analyse SIX benefits of developing a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).
5
Computer networks
Systems analysis and design
e-Commerce
(a) List FIVE limitations of computer networking.
(b) Highlight FIVE reasons why an organisation may choose an off-the-shelf software package.
(c) Highlight FIVE benefits of cloud storage.
(d) Examine FIVE major components of e-commerce infrastructure.
6
Computer networks
Introduction to information communication technology (ICT)
Information systems in an enterprise
(a) (i) State TWO examples of Network Operating System (NOS) from different software manufacturers.
(ii) List TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of Network Operating Systems (NOS).
(b) Outline FOUR reasons why Read Only Memory (ROM) is preferred for storing firmware.
(c) Summarise FOUR ways in which a transaction processing system improves operations of an organisation.
(d) A library management system is an example of an information system.
In relation to the above statement, state TWO relevant examples of the following items in a library system:
(i) Data.
(ii) Processing.
(iii) Information.
7
Overview of operating systems
Computer networks
Systems analysis and design
Information systems in an enterprise
(a) Explain TWO ways in which an operating system acts as a resource manager.
(b) Highlight FOUR benefits of Internet of Things (IoT) in smart home.
(c) Outline SIX instances when you would recommend prototypes during system development.
(d) Examine SIX benefits associated with business processes integration.
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