Study Notes for Caribbean Examinations Council CSEC Examination 2025
Caribbean Examinations Council Examination Structure
- Exam Details
- Examination Title: Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Electronic Document Preparation and Management Examination.
- Format: Paper 02 - General Proficiency.
- Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes.
- Instructions: Answer ALL questions.
- Division of Time:
- Warm-up on computer followed by speed test (Question 1)
- Reading time for Questions 2, 3, and 4.
- 10 minutes for initial edits, 1 hour and 50 minutes for remaining questions.
- Test Code: 01251020.
- Date of Examination: 07 May 2025 (a.m.).
- Candidate Instructions:
- Save work after each question.
- Report any machine defects to the invigilator.
- Key candidate number on each page.
- Be mindful of formatting and display consistency.
Instructions for Question 1
- Nature of Question: Provided as an insert, speeding exercise.
- Duration: 10 minutes for Question 1, to be collected by invigilator at the end of the time.
- Instructions: Follow closely to formatting and saving instructions.
Content for Question 1 Insert
- File Name: Save as "Qatar"
- Formatting: Double line spacing, 1 inch (2.54 cm) margins, Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Text to be Typed
- Main Content:
- Subject: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD)
- Date of Agreement: Ahead of the World Health Assembly 77.
- Details:
- QFFD and WHO signed a Core Contribution Agreement with a $4 million contribution from Qatar aimed at enhanced global health efforts.
- QFFD’s role: Commitment to health equity and improving health outcomes globally.
- Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus’s statements about the importance of flexible funds for WHO’s operations.
Overview of WHO’s Extended 13th Programme of Work
- Focus Areas:
- Addressing communicable and non-communicable diseases.
- Strengthening health systems and delivery.
- Emphasizing preparedness in crises and emergencies. - Significance: This partnership represents a model for international cooperation amidst global health challenges, aiming for a healthier, more resilient world.
Instructions for Questions 2, 3, and 4
Question 2 Instructions
- Format: Prepare documents under specific guidelines.
- Part (a): Create letterhead and a semi-blocked letter.
- Letter Formatting:
- Use A4 or letter size.
- 1 inch (2.54 cm) margins.
- Type in Calibri Font. - Sample Letterhead:
- Bethel Estate Citizens Association, Grenville, St. Andrew, Grenada.
- Include telephone, fax, email, and executive team names.
Content & Context for Letter
- Reference Number: BECA/GC-D1.
- Date and Salutation: Insert current date, Dear Residents,
- Subject: Introduction of new garbage collection service effective September 1, 2025.
- Schedule: Insert collection routes and specific times.
- Info on Communications: Importance of recycling and waste sorting.
- Closure: Thankful for cooperation and reminder of collection protocols.
Question 3 Instructions
- Part (a): Prepare documents as a formal agreement.
- Formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt, legal size document, double-line spacing. - Document Elements:
- Title: "Agreement"
- Discuss garbage collection services, schedule, terms and conditions (e.g., cost at $1000/month, holiday operations).
- Signature lines for both parties and witnesses.
Questionnaire Preparation (Question 3b)
- Purpose: Gather information from residents regarding garbage collection.
- Formatting: A5 size paper, single line spacing, Times New Roman, 12 pt.
- Components:
- Questions on duration of residence, household size, garbage collection, etc.
- Note about returning completed surveys in a provided envelope.
Question 4 Instructions - Newsletter Preparation
- Document Requirements:
- Use Times New Roman, legible layout, suitable content pertaining to waste management.
- Include graphics and flowcharts where required, follow specified formatting for headers. - Content Highlights:
- Information about waste management services, tips, and important reminders.
- Encourage recycling and proper disposal methods with actionable reminders for the community.