Command Terms

Question 1

Define

Answer 1

Objective 1, Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, or physical quantity.

Question 2

Draw

Answer 2

Objective 1, Represent by means of pencil lines.

Question 3

Label

Answer 3

Objective 1, Add labels to a diagram.

Question 4

List

Answer 4

Objective 1, Give a sequence of names or other brief answers with no explanation.

Question 5

Measure

Answer 5

Objective 1, Find a value for a quantity.

Question 6

State

Answer 6

Objective 1, Give a specific name, value, or other brief answers without explanation or calculation.

Question 7

Annotate

Answer 7

Objective 2, Add brief notes to a diagram or graph,

Question 8

Apply

Answer 8

Objective 2, Use an idea, equation, principle, theory, or law in a new situation.

Question 9

Calculate

Answer 9

Objective 2, Find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working (unless instructed not to do so)

Question 10

Describe

Answer 10

Objective 2, Give a detailed account.

Question 11

Distinguish

Answer 11

Objective 2, Give the differences between two or more different items.

Question 12

Estimate

Answer 12

Objective 2, Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.

Question 13

Identify

Answer 13

Objective 2, Find an answer from a given number of possibilities.

Question 14

Outline

Answer 14

Objective 2, Give a brief account or summary.

Question 15

Analyze

Answer 15

Objective 3, Interpret data to reach conclusions.

Question 16

Comment

Answer 16

Objective 3, Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.

Question 17

Compare

Answer 17

Objective 3, Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Question 18

Construct

Answer 18

Objective 3, Represent or develop in graphical form.

Question 19

Deduce

Answer 19

Objective 3, Reach a conclusion from the information given.

Question 20

Derive

Answer 20

Objective 3, Manipulate a mathematical relationship(s) to give a new equation or relationship.

Question 21

Design

Answer 21

Objective 3, Produce a plan, simulation, or model.

Question 22

Determine

Answer 22

Objective 3, Find the only possible answer.

Question 23

Discuss

Answer 23

Objective 3, Give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors, or comparisons of alternative hypotheses.

Question 24

Evaluate

Answer 24

Objective 3, Assess the implications and limitations.

Question 25

Explain

Answer 25

Objective 3, Give a detailed account of causes, reasons, or mechanisms.

Question 26

Predict

Answer 26

Objective 3, Give an expected result.

Question 27

Show

Answer 27

Objective 3, Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.

Question 28

Sketch

Answer 28

Objective 3, Represent by means of a graph showing a line and labeled but unscaled axes but with important features (for example, intercept) clearly indicated.

Question 29

Solve

Answer 29

Objective 3, Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods.

Question 30

Suggest

Answer 30

Objective 3, Propose a hypothesis or other possible answers.