KASNEB CICT study guide
KASNEB CICT · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Certified Information Communication Technologist (CICT) is a Kasneb qualification in information technology. Kasneb is a State Corporation under The National Treasury and Economic Planning, established by the Government of Kenya in 1969, and its mandate covers the development of syllabuses, the conduct of professional, diploma and technician examinations, and certification of candidates in accountancy, finance, credit, governance and management, information technology and related disciplines. CICT sits within that information technology family, and candidates should expect a syllabus that blends technical IT content with the accountancy, finance, and governance and management areas Kasneb examines. This makes it suited to people who want an IT credential grounded in business and public-sector practice rather than pure computer science, including technicians moving into supervisory roles, staff in finance or governance functions who manage information systems, and students building a professional portfolio of Kasneb qualifications. The KASNEB CICT study guide has 4 sections and about 1,114 words.
01Information Technology
Information Technology in CICT tests whether you can explain how data becomes useful information, identify hardware and software components, describe basic networks and databases, and apply confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA) controls in a small organisation. Input–process–output: hardware accepts data, the CPU processes it, and output or storage follows.
288 words, about 1 min02Accountancy
Accountancy in CICT tests the accounting equation, double-entry bookkeeping, the trial balance and the preparation and interpretation of basic financial statements for a sole trader or small company. The accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Capital.
281 words, about 1 min03Finance
Finance in CICT tests time value of money, capital budgeting, working capital, sources of finance and basic ratio interpretation for decisions. Money has a time value: future cash flows are discounted at the cost of capital.
276 words, about 1 min04Governance and Management
Governance and Management in CICT tests board accountability, ethical decision-making, internal control and the management functions that turn resources into results. Good governance rests on accountability, transparency, fairness and responsibility.
269 words, about 1 min