DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTION EXAMINATION 
                                 
                                                                                 FOR SPS-7A/7B 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                                                  SAMPLE PAPERS 
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                                      PAKISTAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION 
                                 
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                                             TABLE OF CONTENTS 
                              
                      1.0          Guidelines                                                   4 
                      2.0          Sample Papers                                                5 
                      2.1          DPE – A00: General Knowledge                                 5 
                      2.2          DPE – A11: Chemical Technology                               7 
                      2.3          DPE – A12: Civil Technology                                  9 
                      2.4          DPE – A13: Computer Technology                               11 
                      2.5          DPE – A14: Electrical Technology                             13 
                      2.6          DPE – A15: Electronics Technology                            15 
                      2.7          DPE – A16: Instrumentation Technology                        17 
                      2.8          DPE – A17: Mechanical Technology                             19 
                      2.9          DPE – A18: Metallurgy Technology                             21 
                      2.10         DPE – A19: Mining                                            23 
                      2.11         DPE – A20: Power Technology                                  25 
                      2.12         DPE – A21: Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Technology     27 
                      2.13         DPE – A22: Welding Technology                                29 
                      2.14         DPE – A23: Auto & Diesel Technology                          31 
                      2.15         DPE – A24: Boiler Technology                                 33 
                      2.16         DPE – A25: Machine Shop (Mechanical)                         35 
                      2.17         DPE – A26: Mechanical (Drafting & Designing)                 37 
                      2.18         DPE – A27: Auto & Farms Technology                           39 
                      2.19         DPE – A31: Biology                                           42 
                      2.20         DPE–A32: Chemistry                                           43 
                      2.21         DPE – A33: Geology                                         46 
                      2.22         DPE – A34: Mathematics                                     48 
                      2.23         DPE – A35: Physics                                         50 
                      2.24         DPE – A38: Nuclear Medicine & Imaging Technology           52 
                      2.25         DPE – A39: Medical Technology Radiotherapy                 55 
                      2.26         DPE – A51 Medical Dispenser                                57 
                      2.27         DPE - A52: Medical Health Physics                          59 
                      2.28         DPE–A53: Mechanical (Manufacturing)                        61 
                      2.29         DPE – A54: Non-Destructive Testing                         63 
                      2.30         DPE – A55: Drilling                                        65 
                      2.31         DPE – A56: Woodwork Technology                             67 
                      3.0          Sample Question Sheet                                      69 
                      4.0          Sample Answer Sheet                                        71 
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           1.0 GUIDELINES 
           1.  Each candidate is required to attempt one written examination.  
           2.  The examination paper comprises of two sections namely A and B.  
           3.  There will be 25 MCQs is Section-A and it will be same for all candidates.  
           4.  Section A, which will be same for all candidates, will assess the general knowledge.  
           5.  Section B will assess the breadth of knowledge in the candidates‟ field. It will be 
            composed of 50 MCQs and 25 True/False.  
           6.  Minimum passing marks will be an aggregate of 60%.  
           7.  The duration of test will be three hours.  
           8.  Each correct answer of MCQ will have +1 point, while each incorrect answer 
            will have minus 0.25 point.  
           9.  Each  correct  answer  of  true  /  false  will  have  +1  point,  while  each  incorrect 
            answer will have -0.5 point.  
           10. Calculator may be used.  
           11. The mobile phone is strictly prohibited in the examination room.  
           12. Detailed syllabi are provided in this book.  
           13. At  the  end  of  syllabus  suggested  books  are  given,  it  will  help  in  the 
            preparation.  However,  it  is  not  necessary  that  the  paper  will  be  from  the 
            suggested books.  
           14. At the end of suggested books, sample questions are given to give an idea to the 
            candidate of the nature and level of the actual examination.  
            
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