CFA Level I - LOS Command Words

Question 1

Analyze

Answer 1

To examine in detail

Question 2

Calculate

Answer 2

To find (the value of something) by using mathematics <
Calculate cost of sales and ending inventory by using different inventory valuation methods>

Question 3

Classify

Answer 3

To assign to categories or groups

Question 4

Compare

Answer 4

To note the similarities and differences of two or more things

Question 5

Construct

Answer 5

To build by putting together constituent parts

Question 6

Contrast

Answer 6

To state the differences between

Question 7

Convert

Answer 7

To change from one form or purpose to another

Question 8

Critique

Answer 8

To evaluate in a detailed and critical way

Question 9

Define

Answer 9

To state exactly the meaning of

Question 10

Demonstrate

Answer 10

To show competence in ; to give examples of ; to provide evidence of

Question 11

Describe

Answer 11

To portray in words

Question 12

Determine

Answer 12

To decide ; to

ascertain

Question 13

Discuss

Answer 13

To examine critically and in detail

Question 14

Distinguish

Answer 14

Point out differences between

Question 15

Estimate

Answer 15

To determine an approximate value for ; to reach an informed but possibly imprecise evaluation of

Question 16

Evaluate

Answer 16

To reach a conclusion or make a judgment about some thing through careful study , ,

Question 17

Explain

Answer 17

To make clear the meaning of

Question 18

Forecast

Answer 18

To estimate the future value of something ,

Question 19

Formulate

Answer 19

To state in clear or definite form ; to devise

Question 20

Identify

Answer 20

To recognize and correctly name ,

Question 21

Interpret

Answer 21

To give the meaning of ,

Question 22

Judge

Answer 22

To form an opinion about through careful weighing of evidence

Question 23

Justify

Answer 23

To show to be valid or appropriate in a particular context

Question 24

Prepare

Answer 24

To put into written form ,

Question 25

Recommend

Answer 25

To offer as being appropriate or good ,

Question 26

Select

Answer 26

To choose as being the best or most suitable

Question 27

Show

Answer 27

To communicate in writing ; to make evident or clear

Question 28

Solve

Answer 28

To find a solution for

Question 29

State

Answer 29

To express in words ; to provide

Question 30

Support

Answer 30

To provide corroboration for