WJEC ICT VOC - Understanding Command Words Quiz

What does the command word "Collate" require you to do?

• State or describe the meaning of a term

• Collect and combine texts, information, or data

• Provide characteristics or a brief account

• Express clearly and briefly

Answer explanation

The command word 'Collate' requires you to collect and combine texts, information, or data.

Which command word means to "state or describe the meaning, exact nature of and/or scope of a term"?

• Describe

• Define

• Identify

• Outline

Answer explanation

The command word that means to 'state or describe the meaning, exact nature of and/or scope of a term' is 'Define'.

What is required when you see the command word "Describe"?

• Provide characteristics/main features or a brief account

• Recognise, distinguish and establish what something is

• To designate with a name

• Collect and combine texts, information, or data

Answer explanation

Provide characteristics/main features or a brief account

What does the command word "Find" typically involve?

• In response to a mathematical problem

• Provide characteristics/main features or a brief account

• State or describe the meaning of a term

• Express clearly and briefly

Answer explanation

The command word 'Find' typically involves responding to a mathematical problem.

What does the command word "Identify" require you to do?

• Provide characteristics/main features or a brief account

• Recognise, distinguish and establish what something is

• Collect and combine texts, information, or data

• Express clearly and briefly

Answer explanation

Recognise, distinguish and establish what something is

What does the command word "Outline" require you to do?

• Provide characteristics/main features or a brief account

• Set out the main points/provide a brief description or main characteristics

• Collect and combine texts, information, or data

• Recognise, distinguish and establish what something is

Answer explanation

Set out the main points/provide a brief description or main characteristics

What does the command word "State" require you to do?

• Provide characteristics/main features or a brief account

• Recognise, distinguish and establish what something is

• Express clearly and briefly

• Collect and combine texts, information, or data

Answer explanation

Express clearly and briefly

What does the command word "Summarise" mean?

• To give a detailed explanation of something

• To give a shortened version of something, stating its main points without detail

• To create a framework or argument

• To make a contribution to the work of a team

Answer explanation

To give a shortened version of something, stating its main points without detail

What is the requirement of response for the command word "Apply"?

• Work out from given facts, figures or information

• Use knowledge and understanding of a theory or concept and relate it to a specified context

• Arrange into a particular classification or group

• Make a contribution to the work of a team

Answer explanation

Use knowledge and understanding of a theory or concept and relate it to a specified context

Which command word should only be used in the context of a mathematical question?

• Apply

• Calculate

• Categorise

• Collaborate

Answer explanation

The command word 'Calculate' should only be used in the context of a mathematical question, making it the correct choice.