Exam Technique

Question 1

What are the key requirements in an ‘state’ question?

Answer 1

• 1 answer
• Context (OPIC; organisation, 4p’s, industry or competitors)

Question 2

What are the key requirements in an ‘outline’ question?

Answer 2

• 1 answer
• 1 link
• Context (OPIC; organisation, 4p’s, industry or competitors)

Question 3

What are the key requirements in an ‘explain’ question?

Answer 3

• 1 answer
• 2 linked sentences joined logically using connectives, (BLT; because, leads to, therefore)

Question 4

What are the key requirements in a ‘discuss’ question?

Answer 4

Option 1

• 1 answer
• 5 linked sentences joined logically using connectives, (BLT; because, leads to, therefore)

Option 2

• 1 answer + 2 links joined logically using connectives
• another answer + 3 links joined logically using connectives
• Do not repeat links

Question 5

What are the key requirements in an ‘analyse’ question?

Answer 5

Option 1

• 1 answer
• 5 linked sentences joined logically using connectives, (BLT; because, leads to, therefore)
• Context (OPIC; organisation, 4p’s, industry or competitors)

Option 2

• 1 answer + 2 links joined logically using connectives
• Another answer + 3 links joined logically using connectives
• Do not repeat links
• Context (OPIC; organisation, 4p’s, industry or competitors)

Question 6

What are the key requirements in a ‘justify’ question?

Answer 6

Paragraph 1

Reason for your choice, 1 answer and atleast two links, in context (OPIC)

Paragraph 2

The problem with your choice/balance, 1 answer and atleast two links, in context (OPIC)

** There must be a minimum of 5 links across paragraphs 1 & 2

Paragraph 3

Conlcusion- AJIM.

Answer the question.

Justify- what is the most signifcant reason for your choice given the context!

It depends rule- what does the choice depend on?

M- Most signifcant reason given the context not the other choice?

Question 7

What are the key requirements in an ‘evaluate’ question?

How can you show ‘knowledge of business’ in this type of question?

Answer 7

Paragraph 1

1st reason/drawback; 1 answer and atleast FIVE links, in context (OPIC) or use the 2 answer approach.

Paragraph 2

Balance; the implications, 1 answer and atleast FIVE links, in context (OPIC) or use the two answer approach.

** When discussing advantages and disadvantages; a good way to demonstrate knowledge of other business topics is to make comparisons.**

Paragraph 3

Conclusion- AJIM.

Answer the question. Often these questions require signifcance or level of importance, make sure you actually answer the question, eg very important, somewhat important, not signifcant.

Justify- what is the most signifcant reason for your answer given the context!

It depends rule- what does the extent/answer depend on? Is there another issue to consider, eg other knowledge (topic of study)?

M- Most signifcant reason given the context for your answer, other issues?