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2. Syllabus Coverage

(a) Knowledge of the entire syllabus is required.

(b) The intention of this paper is to test candidates’ knowledge across the breadth of the
syllabus.

3. Question Type

Each multiple-choice item will test either Conceptual Knowledge or Use of Knowledge.

4. Mark Allocation

(a) One mark will be assigned for each question.

(b) The total number of marks available for this paper is 45, and will be weighted to 90.

(c) This paper contributes 30% towards the final assessment.

Paper 02 (2 hours 30 minutes – 50% of Total Assessment)

1. Composition of Paper

(a) The paper will consist of three questions, with one question based on each Module.

(b) Candidates will be required to answer all THREE questions.

2. Syllabus Coverage

(a) Each question requires a greater depth of understanding than those questions in
Paper 01.

(b) Each question may assess one topic or more from the Module on which it is based.

(c) Each question may be based on a single theme or unconnected themes.

(d) The purpose of this paper is to test candidates’ in-depth knowledge of the syllabus.

3. Question Type

(a) A question may require a short response with an extended response as a subpart.

(b) The questions will test both Conceptual Knowledge and Use of Knowledge.

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