Exam Technique

Question 1

Command Verb: Describe

Answer 1

Give an account, including all the relevant characteristics, qualities and events.

Question 2

Command Verb: Explain

Answer 2

Give an account of the purpose(s) or reason(s).

Question 3

Command Verb: Differentiate

Answer 3

Recognise or determine what makes something different.

Question 4

Command Verb: Interpret

Answer 4

Translate information/data into another form to aid understanding, to demonstrate understanding or to inform a future action.

Question 5

Command Verb: Outline/state

Answer 5

Set out the main points/characteristics.

Question 6

What are the components of an APM question?

Answer 6

-Command verb.
-Broad Topic Area or Context.
-Specific Aspect.

Question 7

Identify the components of the following question:

Explain two key differences between projects and business as usual. Ensure you compare both within each of your differences.

Answer 7

-Command Verb: Differentiate (Explain the differences and compare).
-Context: Projects and BaU.
-Specific Aspect: Differences.

Question 8

Identify the components of the following question:

Select three of the project roles below and describe their responsibilities during the project.
* Users.
* Project team members.
* Project steering group.
* Product owner.

Answer 8

-Command Verb: Describe.
-Context: Project Roles.
-Specific Aspect: Responsibilities.

Question 9

Identify the components of the following question:

Describe two benefits of having an embedded project management office.

Answer 9

-Command Verb: Describe.
-Context: Embedded PMO.
-Specific Aspect: Benefits.

Question 10

What does ‘how’ refer to within an APM question?

Answer 10

‘How’ refers to what makes something happen.

Question 11

What does ‘WHY’ refer to within an APM question?

Answer 11

‘Why’ refers to the cause of something.