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CPA Information Communication Technology – August 2025 Past Paper & Answers

Unit: Information Communication Technology

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1a
Overview of operating systems
​​Explain the term “virtual memory” in relation to operating systems.
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1b
The Internet
​​Identify SIX components of an e-mail header.
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1c
Introduction to information communication technology (ICT)
​​Using suitable examples, explain SIX roles of information communication technology (ICT) in shaping the modern business environment.
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2a
Mobile devices and applications
​​With regard to tablet computers, state FOUR disadvantages of entering data using touch sensitive screens.
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2b
An overview of application packages
​​Summarise FOUR circumstances that may lead to the use of cropping tool in a word processing document.
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2c
Computer networks
​​Cloud computing is typically categorised into three main service models namely; Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), 
Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS). 
 
Required: 
(i) Describe and distinguish each of the above service model.  
 
(ii) State TWO features of each of the above model.          
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3a
Introduction to information communication technology (ICT)
​​Identify FOUR mechanical devices that were used for counting before the emergence of electronic computers.
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3b
Introduction to information communication technology (ICT)
​​Explain FOUR functions of programming language translators.
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3c
The Internet
​​With reference to the use of algorithms by search engines: 

(i) Distinguish between “crawling” and “indexing”. 

(ii) Analyse FOUR factors considered by search engines when ranking web pages.
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4a
An overview of application packages
​​With respect to graphics, distinguish between “block-based images” and “pixel based images”.
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4b
Introduction to information communication technology (ICT)
​​Highlight SIX factors to be taken into consideration when selecting a printer for purchase.
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4c
Data security
​​Explain the following terms in the context of data security: 
 
(i) Malware.   
 
(ii) Social engineering.  
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4d
Introduction to information communication technology (ICT)
​​Discuss THREE data processing modes.
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5a
Data security
​​Using a suitable example in each of the cases below, explain the purpose of: 
 
(i) Data backup.                                                                       
 
(ii) Data archiving.    
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5b
Introduction to information communication technology (ICT)
​​(i) Explain the term “information centre”.                                                                            
 
(ii)  Summarise FOUR services offered by an information centre.   
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5c
Computer networks
​​Discuss FOUR ways in which network topologies influence communication efficiency.
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6a
Mobile devices and applications
​​Using a suitable example in each case, differentiate between “native apps” and “web apps” in the context of mobile applications.
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6b
Introduction to information communication technology (ICT)
​​Outline FOUR measures one could take to reduce wrist strain when using a computer.
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6c
An overview of application packages
​​With reference to spreadsheet program features, explain the following: 
 
(i) Automation and macros.        
 
(ii) Data validation.    
 
(iii) Data organisation.   
 
(iv) Formulas and functions.    
 
(v) Data visualisation.  
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7a
Introduction to information communication technology (ICT)
​​Distinguish between “portability” and “compatibility” as used in computer hardware.
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7b
Systems analysis and design
​​Highlight FIVE advantages of using a prototype during system development.
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7c
Overview of operating systems
​​Outline SIX ways in which an operating system secures a computer system.
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7d
Systems analysis and design
​​Describe FIVE events that might spark an iterative process in software development.
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