Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies End of Term 1 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme.

  It is a Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) Pre-Technical Studies Formative Assessment 2026 examination.

  • Duration: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
  • Total Marks: 80
  • Number of Questions: 50 (30 Multiple-choice questions and 20 Structured questions)
  • Marking Scheme: The marking scheme is included at the end of the document.

  It covers the following topics:

  • Computer Science: Definition of a computer, main components (hardware, software, peopleware), input/output devices, data security (antivirus, passwords), and classifications of computers by size.
  • Communication: The communication process (Sender, Message, Receiver, Feedback), ICT tools in communication, and importance of communication in teamwork.
  • Technical Drawing: Use of scales (Representative Fractions), drawing tools (compass, protractor), types of drawings (orthographic, isometric), and dimensioning.
  • Materials and Tools: Classification of metallic and non-metallic materials, physical properties of metals, and use of workshop tools like callipers, marking gauges, and try squares.
  • Entrepreneurship and Economics: Factors of production and rewards, characteristics of labour, qualities of an entrepreneur, and classifications of goods (durable, consumable, supplementary, complementary).
  • Financial Literacy: Functions of money, security features of Kenyan currency, and setting measurable financial goals.
  • Production and Ethics: Ethical vs. unethical practices in production and consumer protection bodies in Kenya.
  • Safety and Programming: Fire safety (classes of fire, extinguishers, prevention), electrical safety, and visual programming environments (e.g., Scratch).
• File Size:

  10.96 MB
• Length:

  14 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  PRE-TECHNICAL STUDIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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