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Key Facts: STPM ICT 958 Exam
STPM ICT (958) is a Form Six Information and Communications Technology subject assessed over three 1½-hour written papers (20% each) plus 40% school-based Kerja Kursus, graded on the A-to-F STPM scale where grade C (2.00) is a principal pass.
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1Which component is BEST classified as system software rather than application software?
2In the classical von Neumann computer model, which unit performs arithmetic and logical operations?
3Which storage typically provides the FASTEST access for a running program's instructions and data?
4How many distinct values can 8 bits represent?
5Which network topology connects every device to one central hub or switch?
6Which device primarily connects different networks and forwards packets using IP addresses?
7Bandwidth of a communications channel BEST means:
8ASCII and Unicode are standards mainly for:
9Which medium is generally BEST for high-speed, long-distance backbone links with low EMI?
10In client–server networking, the client is BEST described as:
About the STPM ICT 958 Exam
Information and Communications Technology (subject code 958) is an STPM Form Six elective administered by Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia. Under the sukatan pelajaran yang dimurnikan applying from Semester 1 STPM 2026, content spans three semesters: Semester 1 introduces ICT concepts, digitalisation, multimedia design and development; Semester 2 focuses on programming and algorithmic problem-solving; Semester 3 covers information systems development (SDLC) and database systems. Assessment combines three 1½-hour centrally assessed written papers (958/1–958/3, 20% each, 50 marks with Section A 24 and Section B 26) and school-based Kerja Kursus (958/4, 40%) with five assignments and two projects across all three semesters. All papers are compulsory; the subject may only be taken at MPM-authorised schools, and candidates must register in Semester 1 before coursework starts. Results use the STPM A-to-F grade point scale, with grade C and above a principal pass. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation — it does not replace Kerja Kursus or practical assignments and is not a simulation of the official written-paper format.
Assessment
Subject code 958 under MPM Peraturan dan Skema Peperiksaan STPM 2026: 958/1 Information and Communications Technology 1 (Semester 1 — Introduction to ICT and Multimedia; 1½ hours; 20%; written test, Section A answer all four questions for 24 marks and Section B answer all two questions for 26 marks, total 50); 958/2 (Semester 2 — Programming; 1½ hours; 20%; same section structure); 958/3 (Semester 3 — Information Systems Development and Database Systems; 1½ hours; 20%; same section structure); 958/4 Coursework (Kerja Kursus across Semesters 1, 2 and 3; five assignments and two projects scaled to 100; 40%; school-based). All papers must be taken. Offered only at government schools or private schools authorised by MPM. Register in Semester 1 before Semester 1 coursework begins.
Time Limit
958/1, 958/2 and 958/3: 1½ hours each at end of semester; 958/4 coursework throughout Semesters 1–3.
Passing Score
Graded A (4.00) to F (0.00); grade C (2.00) and above is a principal pass (lulus penuh), C-minus to D is a partial pass, and F is a fail.
Exam Fee
Yuran asas RM120.00 plus RM90.00 per subject for private-school and individual private candidates (MPM Peraturan dan Skema). Government and government-aided school candidates are exempt. Written retake: RM50.00 per paper. Confirm current rates on the MPM portal. (Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia (Malaysian Examinations Council), under the Ministry of Education, Malaysia)
STPM ICT 958 Exam Content Outline
Programming Concepts
Algorithms, programming fundamentals, control structures, functions and data structures (Semester 2 / 958/2).
ICT Systems and Networking
Hardware, software, networks, communications, digitalisation and ICT impact (Semester 1 foundations).
Multimedia Design and Development
Multimedia elements, design, delivery and development methodology (Semester 1 / 958/1).
Information Systems and SDLC
Information systems concepts and systems development life cycle (Semester 3 / 958/3).
Databases and Query Language
Relational databases, design/administration concepts and SQL queries (Semester 3 / 958/3).
Ethics, Governance and Digital Citizenship
Professional ethics, privacy, IP, security and responsible digital use.
Examination Format and Coursework Rules
958/1–958/4 weightings, school-authorisation and Semester 1 registration rules, STPM grading.
How to Pass the STPM ICT 958 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Graded A (4.00) to F (0.00); grade C (2.00) and above is a principal pass (lulus penuh), C-minus to D is a partial pass, and F is a fail.
- Assessment: Subject code 958 under MPM Peraturan dan Skema Peperiksaan STPM 2026: 958/1 Information and Communications Technology 1 (Semester 1 — Introduction to ICT and Multimedia; 1½ hours; 20%; written test, Section A answer all four questions for 24 marks and Section B answer all two questions for 26 marks, total 50); 958/2 (Semester 2 — Programming; 1½ hours; 20%; same section structure); 958/3 (Semester 3 — Information Systems Development and Database Systems; 1½ hours; 20%; same section structure); 958/4 Coursework (Kerja Kursus across Semesters 1, 2 and 3; five assignments and two projects scaled to 100; 40%; school-based). All papers must be taken. Offered only at government schools or private schools authorised by MPM. Register in Semester 1 before Semester 1 coursework begins.
- Time limit: 958/1, 958/2 and 958/3: 1½ hours each at end of semester; 958/4 coursework throughout Semesters 1–3.
- Exam fee: Yuran asas RM120.00 plus RM90.00 per subject for private-school and individual private candidates (MPM Peraturan dan Skema). Government and government-aided school candidates are exempt. Written retake: RM50.00 per paper. Confirm current rates on the MPM portal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is STPM Information and Communications Technology (subject code 958)?
ICT (958) is an STPM Form Six elective administered by Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia. It develops knowledge and skills in ICT systems and multimedia, programming, information systems and databases, together with professional ethical values for the digital world, and includes substantial school-based coursework.
How is STPM ICT 958 structured and assessed?
Under the MPM scheme and the sukatan dimurnikan (from Semester 1 STPM 2026), candidates take 958/1 (ICT and Multimedia, 20%, 1½ hours), 958/2 (Programming, 20%, 1½ hours), 958/3 (Information Systems Development and Database Systems, 20%, 1½ hours), and 958/4 Kerja Kursus (40%, five assignments and two projects across Semesters 1–3). Each written paper is 50 marks: Section A (all four questions, 24 marks) and Section B (all two questions, 26 marks). All papers are compulsory.
Who can take STPM ICT 958?
Per the MPM Peraturan dan Skema, the subject may only be taken by candidates from government schools or private schools authorised by MPM to offer it. Candidates who add ICT must register in Semester 1 before Semester 1 coursework begins; late addition after Semester 1 coursework has started is not allowed.
How is STPM ICT graded?
STPM uses a cumulative grade point scale from A (4.00) down to F (0.00). Grade C (2.00) and above is a principal pass (lulus penuh), C-minus to D is a partial pass, and F is a fail. Written papers contribute 60% combined and coursework 40% of the subject.
What topics are covered in the ICT 958 syllabus?
Semester 1 covers introduction to ICT and multimedia (systems, networking concepts, digitalisation, multimedia design and development). Semester 2 covers programming (algorithms, control structures, functions, data structures). Semester 3 covers information systems development using the SDLC and database systems including query language. Ethics and professional values apply across the subject.
What are the STPM examination fees for ICT?
Private-school and individual private candidates pay a base fee of RM120.00 plus RM90.00 per subject under the MPM scheme. Government and government-aided school candidates are exempt from these STPM examination fees. A written retake is RM50.00 per paper. Confirm current rates on the MPM portal.
Are these practice questions the same as the official exam?
No. Official STPM ICT uses three written semester papers with structured sections plus school-based Kerja Kursus (practical assignments and projects). This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for systems, networking, multimedia, programming, SDLC, databases and ethics knowledge — it does not replace coursework or practical work and is not an official MPM paper.