CFA Verbage

Question 1

Analyze

Answer 1

examine in details

Question 2

Calculate

Answer 2

find the value of something (using mathematics)

Question 3

Classify

Answer 3

assign into groups or categories

Question 4

Compare

Answer 4

note the differences or similarities between two things

Question 5

Construct

Answer 5

put together from various parts

Question 6

Contrast

Answer 6

state differences between

Question 7

Convert

Answer 7

change from one form or purpose to another

Question 8

Critique

Answer 8

evaluate (in a critical way)

Question 9

Define

Answer 9

state the definition of

Question 10

Demonstrate

Answer 10

show competence in

Question 11

Describe

Answer 11

portray in words

Question 12

Determine

Answer 12

decide

Question 13

Discuss

Answer 13

examine in critical details

Question 14

Distinguish

Answer 14

show differences

Question 15

Estimate

Answer 15

determine approximate value

Question 16

Evaluate

Answer 16

to study and make an assesment

Question 17

Explain

Answer 17

make clear meaning of

Question 18

Forecast

Answer 18

estimate future value of something

Question 19

Formulate

Answer 19

state in clear or definite form

Question 20

Identify

Answer 20

recognize and correctly name

Question 21

Judge

Answer 21

form an opinion through data

Question 22

Justify

Answer 22

show to be valid in a particular context

Question 23

Prepare

Answer 23

put into written form

Question 24

Reccomend

Answer 24

offer to be reasonable or good

Question 25

Select

Answer 25

choose to be the best option

Question 26

Show

Answer 26

communicate in writing

Question 27

Solve

Answer 27

find a solution

Question 28

State

Answer 28

express in words

Question 29

Support

Answer 29

provide corroboration for