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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: LCA ICT Specialism Exam

4 + 12 credits

Key Assignments/attendance contribute 4 credits and practical performance and written examination contribute 12 credits

NCCA ICT Specialism module descriptor (revised 2021)

4 modules

Word processing, presentation of ideas, spreadsheets, and internet and digital literacy

NCCA ICT Specialism module descriptor

25% × 4

Descriptor structures practical/written assessment as general theory plus practical word processing, spreadsheets and internet (about 25% each)

NCCA ICT Specialism assessment guidelines

200 credits

Overall LCA award is based on a maximum of 200 credits

Citizens Information / DES LCA framework

Prerequisite

Completion of Introduction to ICT is a prerequisite for the ICT Specialism

NCCA ICT Specialism module descriptor

Module 2 + Task

Presentation of ideas is also assessed in the Vocational Education Task interview for this specialism

NCCA ICT Specialism module descriptor

€116

School-based LCA examination fee is about €116 in 2026 (confirm SEC annual rate)

Citizens Information 2026

100

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LCA ICT Specialism is a four-module vocational ICT course assessed by Key Assignments/attendance (4 credits) and a practical performance and written examination (12 credits). Content covers word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, internet research, email and digital ethics. Prerequisite is Introduction to ICT. This bank provides 100 free original MCQs for revision.

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1What are the four modules of the LCA ICT Specialism (revised 2021)?
A.Coding, robotics, networks and databases only
B.Word processing; presentation of ideas; spreadsheets; internet and digital literacy
C.Introduction to ICT only, repeated four times
D.Business, accounting, economics and enterprise
Explanation: The NCCA ICT Specialism descriptor lists four modules: Word processing, The presentation of ideas, Spreadsheets, and The internet and digital literacy.
2How many credits are awarded for attendance and completion of Key Assignments in LCA ICT Specialism?
A.2 credits
B.4 credits
C.10 credits
D.12 credits
Explanation: The module descriptor awards 4 credits for attendance and completion of the Key Assignments for each module.
3How many credits are awarded for the practical performance and written examination in LCA ICT Specialism?
A.4 credits
B.8 credits
C.12 credits
D.20 credits
Explanation: Assessment includes a practical performance and written examination worth 12 credits.
4What is a prerequisite for taking the LCA ICT Specialism?
A.Leaving Certificate Higher Level Mathematics
B.Completion of the Introduction to Information and Communication Technology module
C.A paid industry internship in software development
D.Passing Established Leaving Certificate Computer Science first
Explanation: The descriptor states that completion of the Introduction to ICT is a prerequisite for the specialism course.
5In a filing framework for documents, which practice best supports finding files later?
A.Saving everything to the desktop with random names
B.Using clear filenames and nested folders organised by topic or project
C.Never saving work until the end of the year
D.Emailing every draft only to yourself with no local folders
Explanation: A filing framework includes opening, saving and folders within folders. Clear names and organised folders make retrieval reliable.
6Which action is part of preparing a word-processed document for printing?
A.Ignoring spelling errors because printers correct them
B.Proofreading and correcting spelling before final print
C.Deleting all margins so more text fits
D.Converting every paragraph into a single image
Explanation: Unit outcomes require students to proof and edit documents in preparation for printing and to check spelling before final print.
7What does alignment control in a word processor?
A.How text lines up on the page (for example left, centre, right or justified)
B.The virus-scanning schedule for the file
C.The battery level of the computer
D.The Wi-Fi password used to save the file
Explanation: Alignment is a formatting option that positions text relative to the page margins (left, centre, right, justified).
8Which feature repeats information at the top of each page of a multi-page document?
A.Footer
B.Header
C.Page break only
D.Mail merge field only
Explanation: A header appears at the top of pages and is commonly used for titles, logos or document labels across pages.
9What is a primary purpose of a spreadsheet application?
A.Editing video timelines only
B.Organising data in rows and columns and performing calculations
C.Designing 3D building models only
D.Recording podcast audio only
Explanation: Spreadsheets store data in cells (rows and columns) and support formulas, functions and charts for calculation and analysis.
10In a spreadsheet, what is a cell?
A.The intersection of a row and a column where data or a formula can be entered
B.Only the printed page margin
C.A type of email attachment folder
D.The school’s network password
Explanation: A cell is identified by a column letter and row number (for example B3) and holds a value, label or formula.

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