9626 A Level IT Command words

Which command word means: explain the main points or effectiveness in detail, identify their characteristics, examine closely

• Describe

• Explain

• Analyse

• Identify

• State

Which command word means: set out characteristics

• Describe

• Explain

• Analyse

• Identify

• State

Which command word means: express in clear terms

• Describe

• Explain

• Analyse

• Identify

• State

Which command word means: set out purposes or reasons

• Describe

• Explain

• Analyse

• Identify

• State

Which command word means: name or otherwise characterise

• Describe

• Explain

• Analyse

• Identify

• State

As soon as you get into the exam, start writing

• True

• False

If you start your answer by repeating the actual question given, you will get how many marks?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

What are the next important basic steps after you open the paper? (> 3 correct ans )

• Deep breath and relax

• Read through all the Q's

• Highlight key words

• Highlight key questions

What should you do as you are going through the questions?

• Doodle

• Write everything you know down

• Highlight key instructions

• Highlight key words

Why is the amount of marks per Q important?

• Know how many marks

• Its not

• Exactly one mark a minute.

• Gives an idea of how much to write