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Key Facts: EPCSE ICT 5924 Exam

5924

Official ECESWA EPCSE ICT subject code

EPCSE ICT syllabus 2025–2026

3 papers

Theory + practical + school-based project (all compulsory)

EPCSE ICT 5924 scheme of assessment

40 MCQs

Paper 1 theory item count (40 marks, 1 hour, 25%)

EPCSE ICT 5924 paper description

35% + 40%

Paper 2 practical and Paper 3 project weightings

EPCSE ICT 5924 scheme of assessment

A*–G

Letter grading scale (U = ungraded)

Examinations Council of Eswatini

180 GLH

Guided learning hours over two years (230 TQT)

EPCSE ICT syllabus 2025–2026

Prevocational CORE

ICT is a required prevocational core with Entrepreneurship

Eswatini Prevocational Education Programme

Any software

Professional or freeware software allowed for Papers 2 and 3

EPCSE ICT syllabus 2025–2026

ECESWA EPCSE ICT 5924 is Eswatini’s Form 4–5 prevocational CORE ICT subject (Syllabus 2025–2026). Official assessment: Paper 1 theory 40 MCQs (1h, 25%), Paper 2 practical (2h30, 35%), Paper 3 project (40%). Grades A*–G. These 100 free MCQs practise syllabus knowledge — not a full official three-paper simulation.

Sample EPCSE ICT 5924 Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your EPCSE ICT 5924 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Which device is a portable personal computer with an integrated screen, keyboard and battery?
A.Laptop
B.Mainframe
C.Plotter
D.Router
Explanation: A laptop is a portable computer system combining screen, keyboard and battery power for mobile use. Mainframes are large multi-user systems; plotters and routers are specialised output or network devices.
2In the EPCSE ICT syllabus, which is an example of an embedded computer?
A.Car satnav system
B.Desktop tower in a school lab
C.Laptop used for word processing
D.Server storing school files
Explanation: Embedded computers are specialised systems built into other devices (e.g. smart TV, car satnav). Desktops, laptops and general servers are general-purpose computers.
3What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
A.Carry out instructions and process data
B.Display images on the screen
C.Store data permanently when power is off
D.Connect a computer to a printer only
Explanation: The CPU fetches and executes instructions and processes data. Permanent storage is secondary storage; the monitor displays output; ports/drivers handle printers.
4Which statement correctly compares RAM and ROM?
A.RAM is volatile working memory; ROM stores permanent firmware instructions
B.RAM stores data permanently; ROM is emptied every time a program runs
C.ROM is only used for temporary calculation; RAM never loses data without power
D.Both RAM and ROM permanently keep user documents when the computer is switched off
Explanation: RAM is volatile primary storage used while programs run. ROM holds permanent firmware. User documents for long-term storage go to secondary storage (HDD/SSD/cloud).
5Which of the following is a direct data entry (DDE) input method?
A.Barcode reader
B.Keyboard typing a name
C.Mouse click on an icon
D.Joystick for a game
Explanation: Barcode readers (and MICR, OMR, OCR, RFID, chip-and-PIN, etc.) capture data directly with minimal manual typing. Keyboard, mouse and joystick are manual input devices.
6Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) is most commonly used for:
A.Reading characters on cheques
B.Scanning handwritten essays in a classroom
C.Capturing fingerprints at a door
D.Measuring room temperature
Explanation: MICR reads specially printed magnetic characters, typically on bank cheques. Essays use OCR/OMR differently; biometrics use fingerprint scanners; temperature uses sensors.
7Which printer type is best suited to producing large architectural drawings on wide paper?
A.Plotter
B.Dot-matrix printer
C.Thermal receipt printer
D.Speakers
Explanation: Plotters produce large-format technical drawings. Dot-matrix is older impact printing; thermal printers suit receipts; speakers are audio output, not printers.
8Which storage media is optical?
A.Blu-ray disc
B.USB flash drive
C.Internal hard disk drive (magnetic)
D.SD card
Explanation: CD, DVD and Blu-ray are optical media. Flash drives and SD cards are solid-state; traditional HDDs are magnetic.
9What is a key advantage of cloud storage compared with storing files only on a local hard disk?
A.Files can be accessed from different places with an internet connection and shared more easily
B.Cloud storage never requires any internet connection
C.Cloud storage always guarantees zero risk of unauthorised access
D.Local disks cannot hold any business documents
Explanation: Cloud storage holds data on remote servers managed over the network, supporting access and sharing from multiple locations. It does require connectivity for remote access and still needs security controls.
10A temperature sensor in a greenhouse is best described as a device that:
A.Detects a physical condition and converts it into a signal a computer can process
B.Prints temperature reports on paper
C.Stores all historical weather data permanently on its own
D.Routes packets between two networks
Explanation: Sensors measure conditions (temperature, light, humidity, etc.) for input to a control system. Printing is output; long-term archives use storage; routers handle networking.

About the EPCSE ICT 5924 Exam

Information and Communication Technology (5924) is a prevocational CORE subject in the Eswatini Prevocational Certificate of Secondary Education (EPCSE) for Form 4 and Form 5, administered by the Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA). The 2025–2026 syllabus covers systems technologies, communication technologies, security, the systems life cycle and solution development (documents, spreadsheets, databases, websites and presentations). Assessment comprises Paper 1 theory (40 MCQs, 25%), Paper 2 practical (35%) and Paper 3 school-based project (40%). Official papers are not pure multiple-choice only — practical and project components are required. This page’s 100 free English MCQs are a study adaptation for syllabus knowledge and judgment, not an official paper or full practical/project simulation.

Assessment

Three compulsory papers under the EPCSE ICT Syllabus 2025–2026 (subject code 5924). Paper 1 theory: 40 multiple-choice questions, 40 marks, 1 hour, 25% (assesses AO1 recall and AO2 skills/concepts; scheme overview also references short/structured constructed items alongside MCQ assessment—confirm the live paper layout from ECESWA specimen materials for your session). Paper 2 practical: 80 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, 35% (AO2/AO3). Paper 3 project: 100 marks, 40% (AO2–AO4), externally assessed portfolio with proposal, development and evaluation stages (about 26 hours from February to August; proposal by 31 March; report/portfolio by 31 October). Any professional or freeware software may be used for Papers 2 and 3. Assessment objective weightings overall: AO1 30%, AO2 28%, AO3 26%, AO4 16%. Grades A*–G (U ungraded).

Time Limit

Paper 1: 1 hour; Paper 2: 2 hours 30 minutes; Paper 3 project: ~26 hours across Form 5 (plus portfolio submission deadlines)

Passing Score

Letter grades A*–G (A* highest; U = ungraded). Confirm the examination-year grade notice on examscouncil.org.sz.

Exam Fee

Confirm the live ECESWA EPCSE/prevocational fee schedule on examscouncil.org.sz; school candidates are entered through their centre. (Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA))

EPCSE ICT 5924 Exam Content Outline

No official % published

Systems technologies

Computer system types, business ICT applications, emerging tech, hardware I/O/storage, sensors, troubleshooting, health, software classes, OS and maintenance.

No official % published

Communication technologies

LAN/WAN/WLAN, network devices, wireless, internet/intranet/extranet, browsers/search, email and online communication methods.

No official % published

Security and ethics

Malware and cyber attacks, physical vs logical security, encryption/firewalls, privacy, passwords and responsible ICT use.

No official % published

Systems life cycle

Analysis, design, testing, documentation, implementation/changeover and evaluation of information systems.

No official % published

Solution development

Business documents, spreadsheets (formulas/charts), databases, web authoring and presentations for real audiences.

How to Pass the EPCSE ICT 5924 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Letter grades A*–G (A* highest; U = ungraded). Confirm the examination-year grade notice on examscouncil.org.sz.
  • Assessment: Three compulsory papers under the EPCSE ICT Syllabus 2025–2026 (subject code 5924). Paper 1 theory: 40 multiple-choice questions, 40 marks, 1 hour, 25% (assesses AO1 recall and AO2 skills/concepts; scheme overview also references short/structured constructed items alongside MCQ assessment—confirm the live paper layout from ECESWA specimen materials for your session). Paper 2 practical: 80 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, 35% (AO2/AO3). Paper 3 project: 100 marks, 40% (AO2–AO4), externally assessed portfolio with proposal, development and evaluation stages (about 26 hours from February to August; proposal by 31 March; report/portfolio by 31 October). Any professional or freeware software may be used for Papers 2 and 3. Assessment objective weightings overall: AO1 30%, AO2 28%, AO3 26%, AO4 16%. Grades A*–G (U ungraded).
  • Time limit: Paper 1: 1 hour; Paper 2: 2 hours 30 minutes; Paper 3 project: ~26 hours across Form 5 (plus portfolio submission deadlines)
  • Exam fee: Confirm the live ECESWA EPCSE/prevocational fee schedule on examscouncil.org.sz; school candidates are entered through their centre.

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EPCSE ICT 5924 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Drill Paper 1 definitions: hardware vs software, LAN vs WAN, internet vs WWW, primary vs foreign key, normal vs abnormal test data.
2Practise spreadsheet formulas by hand (SUM, AVERAGE, MIN/MAX, COUNTIF, absolute vs relative references) before exam day.
3Use real software (any professional or freeware package allowed by the syllabus) for files, documents, sheets, databases and presentations — Paper 2 and Paper 3 reward skills, not only theory.
4Map every project task to systems life cycle stages: analyse, design, test, document, implement and evaluate.
5Review cyber-attack names carefully (phishing, smishing, vishing, pharming, ransomware, DoS) and matching defences.
6Meet Paper 3 deadlines (proposal by 31 March; report/portfolio by 31 October) and keep originality evidence in your portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EPCSE ICT syllabus 5924?

It is the Examinations Council of Eswatini Information and Communication Technology subject for the Eswatini Prevocational Certificate of Secondary Education (EPCSE), subject code 5924, examined under the 2025–2026 syllabus as a Form 4–Form 5 prevocational CORE subject.

How is EPCSE ICT 5924 assessed?

All candidates take three compulsory components: Paper 1 theory (40 multiple-choice questions, 40 marks, 1 hour, 25%), Paper 2 practical (80 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, 35%), and Paper 3 school-based project (100 marks, 40%). Any professional or freeware software may be used for Papers 2 and 3. Grades run A* to G.

Does the official exam include practical and project work?

Yes. Paper 2 is a practical examination and Paper 3 is a school-based project portfolio (proposal, development and evaluation) that contributes 40% of the syllabus mark. These free MCQs practise theory knowledge and judgment; they do not replace hands-on software skills or the official project.

Is the official Paper 1 only multiple choice?

The detailed paper description in the 2025–2026 syllabus specifies Paper 1 as 40 multiple-choice questions worth 40 marks in 1 hour. Always confirm the live session paper layout and specimen materials with ECESWA, because scheme overview wording can also mention short/structured constructed items.

What topics are covered?

Systems technologies; communication technologies; security; systems life cycle; and solution development (word processing/business documents, spreadsheets, databases, websites and presentations), including ICT in business/society and ethical/safe use.

Are these official ECESWA examination questions?

No. They are original free English-language multiple-choice study questions aligned to the official 2025–2026 syllabus. They support revision of core knowledge and reasoning but do not reproduce official papers, mark schemes, practical tasks or project portfolios.