Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises the Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies Paper 1 End Term 3 2025 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. A detailed marking scheme with answers, explanations, and marking guides is provided at the end of the document.

  This is a theory examination paper containing two sections: Section A (Multiple Choice) and Section B (Structured Questions). The paper consists of 30 multiple-choice questions and three structured tasks. It is marked out of a total of 80 marks and is to be completed by learners within a duration of 2 hours.

  The exam integrates content from three core areas: Pre-Technical Studies, Business Studies, and Computer Studies.

  • Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (30 Marks)
    • This section features 30 questions testing a broad range of knowledge from all three subject areas. Topics include workshop safety, technical drawing concepts, business terminology, financial literacy, computer hardware, and cybersecurity threats.
  • Section B: Structured Questions (50 Marks)
    • This section requires detailed written answers and is divided into three distinct tasks based on the subject area:
    • Task 1 (Pre-Technical Studies): Focuses on workshop safety, technical drawing skills (drawing and dimensioning shapes), and properties of materials like metals and plastics.
    • Task 2 (Business Studies): Covers sources of business ideas, factors for business failure, financial terms (income vs. expenditure), characteristics of money, and budget analysis.
    • Task 3 (Computer Studies): Assesses knowledge of computer hardware, the function of an operating system, identification of storage devices, visual programming concepts, and online security.
• Length:

  22 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  PRE-TECHNICAL STUDIES

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