SPM Examination Format

4531 Physic
Paper Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3
Type of
instrument
Objectives questions
Multiple choice
Each item consists of
three alternative
(A, B and C)
or
four alternative answer
(A, B, C and D)
Subjective questions
Section A
Structured questions
Section B
Restricted response item
Section C
Restricted response item
Subjective
questions
Structured
questions
Restricted
response item

Number of
questions
50 (Answer all) Section A:
8 questions
(Answer all)
Section B:
2 questions
(choose one only)
Section C:
2 questions
(choose one only)
Structured
questions:
2 questions
(Answer all)
Extended
response item:
2 questions
(choose one
only)
Total Marks 50 100 40
Duration 1 hour and 15 minutes 2 hours 30 minutes 1 hour and 30
minutes
Type of
questions
Knowledge: 20Q
Understanding: 15Q
Application: 15Q
Knowledge
Understanding
Application
Conceptualize
Problem solving
Decision making
Problem solving by
using scientific
process skills
Section A
Q 1 : Knowledge, understanding & application (4m)
Q 2 : Knowledge, understanding & application (5m)
Q 3 : Knowledge, understanding & application (6m)
Q 4 : Knowledge, understanding & application (7m)
Q 5 : KUA and Conceptualize (8m)
Q 6 : KUA and Conceptualize (8m)
Q 7 : KUA and Problem Solving (10m)
Q 8 : KUA and Decision Making(12m)
Section B
Q 9/ Q10 : Knowledge (1m),
Conceptual (5m),
Understanding (4m)
Problem Solving (10m)
Section C
Q11/ Q12: Knowledge (1m),
Understanding (4m),
Problem Solving (5m),
Decision Making (10m)


Topical Analysis Paper 2
Section A [60 marks]
Chapter 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
01 Introduction to Physics Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1
02 Forces and Motion Q6 Q6, Q8 Q4 Q5 Q2 Q5 Q1 Q5 Q7
03 Forces and Pressure Q5 Q5 Q2 Q7 Q5 Q2
04 Heat Q4 Q2 Q3 Q8 Q4 Q8 Q5 Q8 Q1
05 Light Q3 Q4 Q5 Q2 Q8 Q7 Q8 Q7 Q5
06 Waves Q2 Q3 Q1 Q1 Q6 Q2, Q6 Q4 Q2 Q6
07 Electricity Q6 Q3 Q6
08 Electromagnetism Q7 Q4 Q7 Q2 Q6 Q8
09 Electronics Q8 Q7 Q6 Q3 Q4 Q7 Q4 Q3
10 Radioactivity Q7 Q8 Q1 Q3 Q3 Q3 Q4

Section B [20 Marks]
Chapter 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
01 Introduction to Physics
02 Forces and Motion Q9 Q9
03 Forces and Pressure Q9 Q9 Q9 Q9 Q9
04 Heat Q9
05 Light Q9
06 Waves Q10 Q10 Q10
07 Electricity Q10 Q10
08 Electromagnetism Q10 Q10
09 Electronics
10 Radioactivity Q10 Q10

Section C [20 Marks]
Chapter 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
01 Introduction to Physics
02 Forces and Motion Q11 Q11 Q11
03 Forces and Pressure Q11
04 Heat Q11
05 Light Q11 Q11 Q11
06 Waves Q12 Q12 Q11
07 Electricity Q12 Q12 Q12
08 Electromagnetism Q12
09 Electronics Q12
10 Radioactivity Q12 Q12
Section B
Question number Construct Marks

9
10
Knowledge
Conceptualise
Understanding
Problem solving
1
5
4
10
Knowledge
1. State the meaning in full sentence and include its condition.
2. Write down the formula in symbol and state the meaning of each symbol.
3. Correct spelling on the name of concept, law, principle and fact
4. Four method:
a) What is meant by ____?
b) Diagram given, name the phenomenon or shape
c) Symbol given, name the device.
d) state the transformation state.
2005 Q9 What is meant by density?
2005 Q10 Name the wave phenomenon shown in diagram 10.2.
2005 Q11 Define the power of a lens.
2005 Q12 State the transformation of energy in a hydroelectric power system.
2006 Q9 What is meant by virtual image?
2006 Q10 What is by magnetic field?
2006 Q11 What is meant by specific latent heat of vaporisation?
2006 Q12 What is meant by half-life?
2007 Q9 Name the shape of the cross-section in diagram 9.1
2007 Q10 What is meant by a semiconductor?
2007 Q11 What is meant by speed?
2007 Q12 State the physical quantity that affects the pitch of the sound.
2008 Q9 What is the meaning of elasticity?
2008 Q10 What is the meaning of radioactivity?
2008 Q11 Name the light phenomenon involved at Y in diagram 11.1
2008 Q12 What is the meaning of diffraction?
2009 Q9 What is the meaning of pressure?
2009 Q10 What is the meaning of radioactive decay?
2009 Q11 What is the meaning of thermal equilibrium?
2009 Q12 What is the meaning of potential difference?
2010 Q9 What is the meaning of weight?
2010 Q10 What is the meaning of wavelength?
2010 Q11 What is the meaning of frictional force?
2010 Q12 What is the meaning of electric field?
2011 Q9 State the function of a stroboscope.
2011 Q10 What is the meaning of electromagnet?
2011 Q11 State the Pascals principle
2011 Q12 What is the meaning of radioisotope?
2012 Q9 What is the meaning of density?
2012 Q10 What type of wave is the sound wave?
2012 Q11 What is the meaning of impulse?
2012 Q12 What is the meaning of power?
2013 Q9 What is the meaning of pressure?
2013 Q10 What is the physical quantity that can be measured by a microammeter?
2013 Q11 Name the shape of aeroplane wing.
2013 Q12 Name the component S in diagram 12.1