TYPES OF EXAM QUESTIONS BTEC LEVEL 2 DIT

READ THE QUESTIONS CAREFULLY • Look for the action word – WHAT is it you are being asked to do? • What information are you being asked to give? • Read the scenario – You will often need to link your answers to the SCENARIO given • Ensure you answer the actual question being asked.

GIVE, STATE OR NAME These questions expect you to recall one or more pieces of information GIVE two reasons: write a short statement for each reason – you don’t need to include a lot of detail

ANNOTATE • These questions require you to label an image or diagram. Check the marks available and read the question carefully. • If the instruction is to explain two different features – and there are 4 marks available • Then you need to identify two separate features and provide an explanation for each feature that you identify. • Draw an arrow pointing to the part of the image/diagram that you are talking about • Check the command word. If identify or describe a feature then there is no explanation needed. • Top tip: if an example is given in the question you must find a different feature to explain –do not repeat any examples given in the question.

ASSESS These questions expect you to consider all of the factors relating to the given scenario • You will need to identify which are the most important/relevant • You will need to make a judgement on the importance of something • You may need to include a conclusion TOP TIP: ensure that any examples you include are relating to the scenario given.

DESCRIBE • These questions expect you to give an account of something. You are not expected to give a reason, but the points that you make can be linked together.

DISCUSS For discuss questions you are expected to identify an issue/situation/problem that is referred to in the question and then explore all aspects of it. A discussion should include well developed points that link together

DRAW Draw questions expect you to produce an annotated diagram. This could be a data flow diagram that shows a process, or a flowchart. You will need to ensure: - Annotations to show the data flow through the process - Remember to use correct shapes and connectors - Make sure to include all of the information that you are given - Do not include unnecessary information – but be aware that there may be some actions in a flowchart that are necessary but not given – check that your chart makes sense when you have finished it.

EVALUATE • These questions require you to review information by considering the evidence – this can include strengths, weaknesses and alternative approaches. • You then need to reach a supported judgement of a particular aspect which is given in the scenario. • Make sure you give reasons for all of your points • Must remember to ensure that your answer relates to the scenario in the question PLANNING: briefly make a quick list of pro’s and con’s then note your recommendation with reminders for the justification…

IDENTIFY • These questions may ask you to select the correct information from a list or other source, or simply just from your knowledge. • If you are not sure which options are correct then start by identifying ones you know are not correct, then you can limit the answers to guess from.

EXPLAIN These questions require you to support your point with a linked reason. If a scenarios is given in the question you will normally need to reference this in your answer. Explaining a benefit: give a reason how or why something will improve a situation. Example: A spam filter directs emails containing spam into a separate folder, reducing the time spent reading unwanted messages You will often need to specify a feature and then go on to explain how it will