Caie ict mail merge practical exam questions

Here are some potential practical exam questions for a CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) IGCSE ICT Mail Merge practical exam:

Section A: Mail Merge Basics

  1. Create a new mail merge document using Microsoft Word.
    • Set up a mail merge with a list of 10 names and addresses.
    • Use the "Insert Merge Field" feature to add the names and addresses to a letter template.
  2. Modify the mail merge document to include a greeting and a closing.
    • Use the "Insert Merge Field" feature to add the names to the greeting and closing.
  3. Preview the mail merge document to ensure it is correct.

Section B: Conditional Statements

  1. Create a new mail merge document using Microsoft Word.
    • Set up a mail merge with a list of 10 students and their grades.
    • Use conditional statements to create a letter that congratulates students who have achieved a grade of A or A*.
    • Use the "Insert Merge Field" feature to add the student's name and grade to the letter.
  2. Modify the mail merge document to include a different message for students who have achieved a grade of B or C.
    • Use the "Insert Merge Field" feature to add the student's name and grade to the letter.

Section C: Advanced Mail Merge Features

  1. Create a new mail merge document using Microsoft Word.
    • Set up a mail merge with a list of 10 customers and their order details.
    • Use the "Insert Merge Field" feature to add the customer's name and order details to an invoice template.
    • Use the "Grouping" feature to group the invoices by customer and create a summary of the total order value.
  2. Modify the mail merge document to include a table of contents and a footer with the page number.

Section D: Troubleshooting

  1. Identify and fix a common error in a mail merge document, such as a missing merge field or an incorrect data type.
  2. Troubleshoot a mail merge document that is not producing the expected output, such as a letter with incorrect names or addresses.

Section E: Design and Layout

  1. Create a visually appealing mail merge document using Microsoft Word.
    • Use headings, subheadings, and bullet points to organize the content.
    • Use font styles, sizes, and colors to create a consistent design.
  2. Modify the design and layout of a mail merge document to make it more readable and user-friendly.

These questions are designed to test the student's ability to create and modify mail merge documents, use conditional statements, and troubleshoot common errors. The questions also assess the student's ability to design and layout a mail merge document to make it visually appealing and easy to read.