Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises the Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies Paper 1 (Theory) Mid Term 2 Exam 2025 with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  The exam paper, titled "PRE-TECHNICAL STUDIES (Theory)," is divided into two sections, A and B. The total time allocated for the paper is 1 hour 40 minutes. The exam is marked out of a total of 80 marks.

  The structure and content of the exam are as follows:

  • SECTION A (30 marks)
    • This section consists of 30 multiple-choice questions, each worth 1 mark.
    • Questions cover a range of topics from the core components of Pre-Technical Studies:
      • Workshop Safety & Technology: Identifying safety hazards (e.g., tools left on the floor), understanding the meaning of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
      • Technical Drawing & Tools: Use of marking tools (e.g., scriber), interpretation of line types in technical drawings (e.g., cutting plane line), understanding drawing symbols (e.g., centre line), properties of freehand sketching.
      • Materials Technology: Sources of materials (e.g., timber from trees), types of materials (e.g., ceramics like tiles), and common fasteners (e.g., nails, screws).
      • Workshop Tools: Identification of cutting tools (e.g., shear).
      • Business Studies/Entrepreneurship: Defining an entrepreneur, identifying sources of business ideas, understanding business resources (e.g., capital as a financial resource), the importance of record-keeping (e.g., simple cash book for daily receipts and payments), sources of personal income (e.g., salary), recognizing themes on currency notes, benefits of saving, and identifying unethical business practices (e.g., selling expired goods).
      • Computer Studies & ICT: Identifying ICT tools for specific purposes (e.g., video conferencing), differentiating hardware components (e.g., keyboard), identifying input devices, understanding the main function of the CPU, recognizing storage hardware (e.g., hard disk drive), distinguishing system software (e.g., operating system) and its primary functions, basic functions of application software (e.g., word processing), understanding cyberbullying, measures for online privacy, and the use of email addresses.
  • SECTION B (50 marks)
    • This section consists of short structured questions grouped into three tasks.
    • Task 1 (Technical Focus - 25 Marks):
      • Fire safety (components of a fire triangle).
      • Identifying and naming technical drawing symbols (centre line, diameter, perpendicularity).
      • Tool care and maintenance (reasons for cleaning tools).
      • Identifying measuring tools (tape measure, try square, spirit level).
      • Freehand sketching (caricature).
      • Common materials used in building construction.
      • Causes of fire in a workplace.
      • Characteristics of metallic materials.
      • Understanding simple electrical circuits (components, conductors).
      • Environmental benefits of recycling waste materials.
    • Task 2 (Business/Entrepreneurship Focus - 12 Marks):
      • Characteristics of a good entrepreneur.
      • Types of resources needed to start a small business.
      • Calculating profit for a small business.
      • Importance of record-keeping for a small business.
      • Identifying features of a currency note.
    • Task 3 (Computer Studies Focus - 13 Marks):
      • Identifying common computer input devices.
      • Stating functions of a monitor.
      • Differentiating between hardware and software, with examples.
      • Basic functions of a spreadsheet application.
      • Potential dangers of sharing excessive personal information on social media.
      • Importance of strong passwords for online security.
      • Naming a popular search engine.
      • Identifying an ICT tool used for communication.
• Length:

  15 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  PRE-TECHNICAL STUDIES

Enter your details below to initiate a payment using MPESA.