N-LEVEL Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield N-LEVEL facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What happens to the particles of a solid when it is heated? → They gain energy, vibrate faster, and eventually overcome intermolecular forces to melt
2. What is the main purpose of a jig in the manufacturing process? → To ensure consistent and accurate positioning of a workpiece
3. A bag has 4 red balls and 6 blue balls. What is the probability of picking a blue ball? → 3/5
4. What does 'community' mean? → A group of people who share common interests, values, or living areas
5. What is the speed of light in a vacuum? → 3 × 10⁸ m/s
6. What does 'infer' mean? → To draw a conclusion from clues without it being directly stated
7. What is the correct way to address an envelope for mailing? → Write the sender's address at the top left and the recipient's address in the centre
8. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense? → She is walking to school.
9. A shirt costs $45. It is sold at a 10% profit. What is the selling price? → $49.50
10. A shop sells pencils for $0.30 each. How much do 12 pencils cost? → $3.60
11. If a train arrives at 14:30 and the journey took 45 minutes, at what time did it depart? → 13:45
12. What is the HCF of 12 and 18? → 6
13. What is the accounting equation? → Assets = Liabilities + Capital (Owner's Equity)
14. What is the function of a resistor in an electronic circuit? → To limit or control the flow of electric current
15. How many lines of symmetry does an equilateral triangle have? → 3
16. What does 'evaluate' mean in written tasks? → To judge the value or quality of something, considering both strengths and weaknesses
17. What is the median of: 5, 2, 8, 1, 9, 3, 7? → 5
18. A train departs at 08:45 and arrives at 11:20. How long is the journey? → 2 h 35 min
19. What information is typically included in a design brief? → The problem to be solved and the key requirements of the product
20. What is the purpose of a contents page in a book? → To list the chapters and their page numbers so readers can navigate the book
21. Find the LCM of 4 and 6. → 12
22. What does 'estimate' mean? → To make a rough calculation or approximation, close to but not exactly the right answer
23. What is the value of 2⁴? → 16
24. What is the function of a transformer? → To change (step up or step down) the voltage of an alternating current
25. Read this instruction: 'Add 2 cups of flour, mix well, then add 1 cup of water.' What do you do first? → Add 2 cups of flour
26. In an isometric drawing, at what angle are the two side axes drawn from the horizontal? → 30°
27. Which stage of the design process involves understanding user needs and gathering information about existing products? → Research and analysis
28. What does a voltmeter measure? → Voltage (potential difference)
29. What is the role of kidneys in the body? → To filter blood and remove waste products (urea, excess water, salts) as urine
30. What is an adjective? → A word that describes a noun