- 6questions
- 63marks
- 18question parts
- 17micro-topics
What this paper tests
Mark distribution
- People in theory29%
- Process in theory19%
- Product in practice16%
- Product in context14%
- Process in practice8%
- Process in context6%
- Product in theory5%
- Production in context3%
Hardest areas (by marks)
- 1.Testing with CAD9 marks
- 2.Physiological factors9 marks
- 3.Cradle to grave9 marks
Question types
- explain / justify61%
- outline17%
- other6%
- define6%
0% of parts are show / prove.
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Which topics dominate May 2026 TZ2 Paper 2?
People in theory 29% (typical 16%), Process in theory 19% (typical 17%), Product in practice 16% (typical 2%).
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