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Tips For Answering A TheoryPaper

The document provides tips for answering a theory paper, specifically for a CAT Paper 2 worth 150 marks, detailing the structure of the exam and strategies for success. Key advice includes sticking to the scenario, reading questions carefully, answering all parts, and providing clear explanations. The document emphasizes the importance of clarity, organization, and understanding the marking criteria to maximize scores.

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Tips For Answering A TheoryPaper

The document provides tips for answering a theory paper, specifically for a CAT Paper 2 worth 150 marks, detailing the structure of the exam and strategies for success. Key advice includes sticking to the scenario, reading questions carefully, answering all parts, and providing clear explanations. The document emphasizes the importance of clarity, organization, and understanding the marking criteria to maximize scores.

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Tips for Answering a Theory Paper (CAT Paper 2)-150 MARKS

SECTION A Multiple choice(10 marks)


(25 marks) Match columns(10 marks)
True /false (5 marks)
Question 4- system technologies(25)
Question 5- network and internet tech (15)
Section B Question 6 ( information management -10 marks)
(75 MARKS) Question 7-social implications-(10 marks)
Question 8 – solutions development(15 marks)

SECTION C Integrated scenarios -questions 9 and 10


(50 MARKS)

Tip Explanation

1. Stick to the Always try to relate your answer to the scenario


scenario provided.
If you're unsure, still answer based on your
knowledge.

2. Read carefully Read each question to the end—twice if needed—to


avoid missing key instructions.

3. Never leave a Guess if you're unsure. In multiple choice, you have a


question blank 25% chance of guessing correctly.

4. Follow the Answer questions in the order they appear. This


paper's order helps avoid missing any.

5. Answer ALL If a question has two parts (e.g., "Name AND


parts of a explain"), answer both to get full marks.
question
Define and give an example

6. Use the mark Generally, 1 mark = 1 fact.


allocation wisely
Yes/No answers do not count without an
explanation.
7. Watch for Questions with NOT ask for the opposite – read
“NOT” carefully!

8. Explain your If you give an advantage/disadvantage, always


answers explain why it is one. Avoid one-word answers.

9. One answer If a question asks for one option, give only one.
means ONE Multiple answers will not earn marks.

10. Avoid vague Words like better/cheaper/faster are not accepted


terms unless supported by a clear explanation.

11. Always give a Even if the question doesn’t ask for one, adding a
reason reason may help secure your mark.

12. Add one extra If asked for 3 points, write 4 (in case one is incorrect).
response List the most important first.

13. OR questions Choose one option, give a reason for your choice,
and explain why you didn’t choose the other.

14. Match Don’t write a paragraph for 1 mark, or one sentence


answer length to for 5 marks. Expand where needed.
marks

15. Follow Words like describe mean full explanations, not just
command verbs keywords.

16. Write clearly If your handwriting is unclear, the marker may not be
able to award marks.

17. Think of the Assume the marker is not a computer expert – keep
marker your answers clear and understandable.

18. Stay on topic Stick to the question and relate your answer to
computers/technology only.

19. Number Ensure your answers match the correct question


questions numbers from the paper.
correctly
20. Help the Neat layout, clear numbering, and logical structure
marker help you make your answers easier to mark – and help you get
full marks.

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