Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Arise and Shine Trial 2 Computer Studies Paper 2 2026 Pre-Mock Exam with Marking Scheme. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It was a KCSE Computer Studies Paper 2 practical examination structured to test advanced hands-on competencies in word processing, mail merge operations, and desktop publishing (DTP) design layout. Ideal for Form 4 practical exam preparation and computer studies past papers revision.

  • Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Number of Questions: 2 (Questions 1 and 2)
  • Structure: Two compulsory practical tasks worth 50 marks each (Question 1 Word Processing & Mail Merge, Question 2 Desktop Publishing)

  It covers the following topics:

  • Question 1 (Word Processing & Mail Merge):
    • Advanced typography and text formatting (drop caps, center alignment, character spacing)
    • Table formatting (cell spacing, table captions, shading effects)
    • Primary document creation, structured guest data source design, and mail merge execution
  • Question 2 (Desktop Publishing - DTP):
    • Document setup (A4 portrait orientation, centimeter measurements, custom margins)
    • Heading customization with textured backgrounds, custom fonts, and character spacing
    • Multi-column page layout design with column dividers, decorative drop caps, and dashed borders
    • Graphics integration, custom banners, rotated/curved text boxes, and print formatting
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  COMPUTER STUDIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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