Types of Exam Questions

Question 1

How do you answer a discuss question?

Answer 1

Discuss the pros and cons. Analyse with no conclusion.

Question 2

How do you answer a justify question?

Answer 2

1. Focus on one option given
2. Discuss pros and cons
3. Conclude
4. Finish with “It depends on…” for bonus marks

Question 3

Evaluate questions are challenging, and always placed in the context of a case study. How should you answer these?

Answer 3

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the concept given in case study
2. Apply points to situation, and develop an answer
3. Discuss the impacts/consequences
4. Conclude
5. Finish with “It depends on…” for bonus marks

Question 4

How do you answer an explain question?

Answer 4

1. Make a point
2. Provide a reason (because…)
3. Consequence (positive or negative?)

Question 5

How do you answer an analyse question?

Analyse questions always require application to a given case study

Answer 5

1. Consider pros and cons in application to case study
2. Create analysis chain: Because, leading to, therefore, however, as a result

Question 6

How do you answer a define question?

Answer 6

1. Define the word, concept, or phrase.
2. Provide an example