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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
Cambridge International Diploma in Office Administration
Advanced Level
5241/A
TEXT PROCESSING
Core Module: Practical Assessment
2006
1 hour 45 minutes
Additional Materials:
Letterheaded A4 paper
Memo paper
Plain A4 paper
Carbon paper – typists
Printed form - typists
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Type or write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
Read the Guidelines to Candidates carefully before attempting any of the tasks.
You must attempt all tasks.
All printouts must be submitted at the end of the assessment.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
This document consists of 10 printed pages.
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GUIDELINES TO CANDIDATES
Time Allowed: 1¾ hours
Please read the following instructions carefully.
1
You must read, and listen to, all instructions carefully.
2
You must use a typewriter or a word processor to complete this assessment. If you are using a
typewriter, you may use the memory facility available on it, but this must be cleared before you
start typing.
3
Task 1 – Speed Test: this will be a 5 minute copy typing test – the speed will be calculated up
to and including the 6th error which you make. You will be given one minute to scan the text
immediately before keying begins. You must be ready for immediate keyboard input when the
test begins. You may make corrections within the time allowed for the speed test. Printing of the
Speed Test must be carried out immediately when the test finishes.
4
You will be given 10 minutes’ reading time for Tasks 2 – 5 and you may make notes and/or
highlight any detail during this time, before keying of these tasks begins.
5
Your tutor will tell you what stationery is available for you to use. If you are using a word
processor, your tutor may provide you with templates for letters and memos.
6
Calculators, calendars, English and mother-tongue dictionaries, thesauruses, spell-checkers
and manufacturers’ manuals may be used.
7
If you are using a word processor, save each document as a separate file. You must carry out
all printing yourself. Your tutor will tell you the exact printing details.
8
Correct any typographical, spelling and punctuation errors and any errors of agreement which
may appear in any task. Errors will NOT be indicated in any way.
9
Task 5: word processor operators should produce the table; users of typewriters should
complete the printed form.
10
Number second and subsequent pages of any document.
11
Insert today’s date on letters and memos.
12
Where you are required to produce extra copies, these may be in the form of photocopies, extra
printouts or carbon copies. Your tutor will advise you as to which one of these you should use.
13
Please insert your name, Centre number and task number at the top right-hand corner of each
piece of work.
14
Assemble your completed work in task order.
Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every
reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the
publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity.
University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department
of the University of Cambridge.
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TASK 1
Personal digital assistants are devices which can be easily held in your
73
hand. They can provide computing and information storage for both
140
personal and business use. They are also known as PDAs or if they
207
have mobile phone capability they are commonly called smart phones.
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A PDA is an amazing piece of modern technology. It serves as a mobile
345
phone. It also enables you to send emails and to surf the internet. A
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PDA acts as a planner, enabling you to see at a glance what you need
486
to do on any one day. You can also do calculations and accounting
553
reports and it has a word processing program so that you can prepare
622
short reports or letters while you are on the move.
673
Just imagine that while sending an email to a colleague, you could also
745
be listening to music. Not only can a PDA play music but you can use it
818
to watch video clips and to play games.
857
In fact, a PDA can give you everything you need to keep your life
923
organised wherever you may be.
You could be on a business trip
987
somewhere in your own country or elsewhere in the world. With your
1055
PDA with you, you can always be organised.
1097
If you are still using a diary or a basic electronic organiser, you might like
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to consider updating to a PDA.
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It truly is an amazing piece of
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equipment.
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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
Cambridge International Diploma in Office Administration
Advanced Level
5241/B
TEXT PROCESSING
Core Module: Practical Assessment
2006
1 hour 45 minutes
Additional Materials:
Letterheaded A4 paper
Memo paper
Plain A4 paper
Carbon paper – typists
Printed form - typists
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Type or write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
Read the Guidelines to Candidates carefully before attempting any of the tasks.
You must attempt all tasks.
All printouts must be submitted at the end of the assessment.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
This document consists of 10 printed pages.
IB06 01_5241_B/2RP
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GUIDELINES TO CANDIDATES
Time Allowed: 1¾ hours
Please read the following instructions carefully.
1
You must read, and listen to, all instructions carefully.
2
You must use a typewriter or a word processor to complete this assessment. If you are using a
typewriter, you may use the memory facility available on it, but this must be cleared before you
start typing.
3
Task 1 – Speed Test: this will be a 5 minute copy typing test – the speed will be calculated up
to and including the 6th error which you make. You will be given one minute to scan the text
immediately before keying begins. You must be ready for immediate keyboard input when the
test begins. You may make corrections within the time allowed for the speed test. Printing of the
Speed Test must be carried out immediately when the test finishes.
4
You will be given 10 minutes’ reading time for Tasks 2 – 5 and you may make notes and/or
highlight any detail during this time, before keying of these tasks begins.
5
Your tutor will tell you what stationery is available for you to use. If you are using a word
processor, your tutor may provide you with templates for letters and memos.
6
Calculators, calendars, English and mother-tongue dictionaries, thesauruses, spell-checkers
and manufacturers’ manuals may be used.
7
If you are using a word processor, save each document as a separate file. You must carry out
all printing yourself. Your tutor will tell you the exact printing details.
8
Correct any typographical, spelling and punctuation errors and any errors of agreement which
may appear in any task. Errors will NOT be indicated in any way.
9
Task 5: word processor operators should produce the table; users of typewriters should
complete the printed form.
10
Number second and subsequent pages of any document.
11
Insert today’s date on letters and memos.
12
Where you are required to produce extra copies, these may be in the form of photocopies, extra
printouts or carbon copies. Your tutor will advise you as to which one of these you should use.
13
Please insert your name, Centre number and task number at the top right-hand corner of each
piece of work.
14
Assemble your completed work in task order.
Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every
reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the
publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity.
University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department
of the University of Cambridge.
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TASK 1
There are many methods of communication and most of us could name
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the most obvious ones.
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The first method of communication that most people immediately think of
160
is writing. Most of us write letters for one reason or another. However,
235
there are many other forms of written communication such as reports,
304
memos, notices and advertisements, etc.
343
Another form of communication we all use is electronic. Many people
413
now know how to create, send and receive emails and to send
473
attachments to email messages. Emails are instant and have many
538
advantages but they also have some disadvantages which should be
603
considered.
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The third form of communication is verbal and the most obvious one in
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this category is the telephone. Many of us now use the telephone in our
755
everyday lives and mobile phones enable us to keep in touch while we
823
are on the move.
839
Special communications are often not considered. These include sign
907
language for people who are hard of hearing and Braille for those who
977
are blind or whose sight is impaired.
1013
Non-verbal communication is often known as body language.
This
1078
enables you to determine whether a person’s actions match what they
1147
are saying.
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Communication is worldwide. While people keep talking there is hope
1227
for peace and harmony.
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