Exam technique

Question 1

General description

Answer 1

• questions often have a couple of marks available for a general description

Question 2

Structure

Answer 2

• use labelling technique
• answer in paragraphs rather than bullet points

Question 3

All command words

Answer 3

• describe
• discuss
• explain
• compare
• evaluate
• explore
• analyse

Question 4

Describe

Answer 4

• discuss in details features and factual points

Question 5

Discuss

Answer 5

• describe strengths and weaknesses to convey a weighted argument
• “however” and “furthermore”

Question 6

Explain

Answer 6

• make relevant points and explain how

Question 7

Specific questions

Answer 7

• impact on specific functional departments or stakeholders can also be asked

Question 8

Explore

Answer 8

• reasoned judgements in terms of effectiveness and usefulness of something

Question 9

Development

Answer 9

• development points can be accessed in all question types
• write in paragraphs and allow tangents
• give examples where possible