2026 Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies End of Term 2 Exam with Marking Scheme

This paper  covers the following topics:

• Section A
  • Fire safety principles and the fire triangle
  • Digital threats, online safety, and cybersecurity software
  • Technical drawing instruments and dimensioning
  • Identification of metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials
  • Visual programming definitions
• Section B
  • Injuries caused by electrical hazards
  • Properties and applications of ceramics
  • Identification and use of marking and measuring tools
  • Importance of financial record keeping (bookkeeping)
  • Essential fire safety equipment
  • Factors in choosing application software and identifying hardware components
  • Freehand sketching techniques (Hatching, smudging)
• Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
• Total Marks: 50
• Number of Questions: 33
• Structure: Section A (20 Marks) and Section B (30 Marks)