The Word Processing Papers is coded as 219 and is conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling. The students have the knowledge about the computer related topics is very much helpful for the students because the syllabus of this paper is very simple. The paper generally provides the knowledge of MS-word, computer organization etc to the students.  

Qualification for appearing in this exam:

The minimum qualification required for an individual candidate to appear in the National Institute of Open Schooling Secondary Exam is not to cross 14 years of age as on 31 July 2011 and have to show the passing certificate of class VIII or self certificate.

Scores and negative markings:

National Institute of Open Schooling Secondary Exam-Word Processing Papers holds no negative marks on any questions. The score are indicated against every question.

Mode of exam:

The secondary exam follows the hand based examination and it can be done with the help of pen/pencil.

Format:

The Word Processing Paper generally carries true/false statements, multiple types questions and fill in the blanks questions.

Paper pattern:

There are a maximum of five questions are asked from the Word processing Paper. The first one includes fill in the blanks questions whereas the next one holds multiple type questions. There are different marks allotted for every question. The last question holds brief answer type questions and carries less number of sub questions.

Marking:

The National Institute of Open Schooling Secondary Exam-Word Processing Papers holds 40 marks.

Schedule:

Each candidate is allowed to write the entire answer within the time period of two hours for this word processing paper.

Books recommended:

• Word processing by rebecca Gilpin
• Word processing by roberta