command terms

outline

Give a brief account or summary, such as outlining two characteristics of a sole trader Level 1

Describe

Effectively provide a detailed account or description of a specific focus Level 1

List

Give a sequence of brief answers without the need for any explanations, such as listing two features of a social enterprise Level 1

Identify

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities, presented in the stimulus material in the exam or contents of the syllabus Level 1

Define

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, or concept Level 1

State

Give a specific answer, such as a name, value, or other brief answer without the need for an explanation or calculation Level 1

Explain

To provide a detailed account of something, including reasons or causes where appropriate Level 2

Suggest

Propose a solution, hypothesis, or other possible answer to a question, proposal, or issue Level 2

Analyze

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure, such as analysing the opportunities of a firm's growth strategy Level 2

Distinguish

To make clear differences between two or more terms, concepts, or items Level 2

Demonstrate

Make something clear by showing reasoning or evidence, illustrating this with examples or practical application Level 2

Comment

Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation Level 2

Apply

Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue Level 2

To what extent

Consider the merits or limits of an argument, proposal, view, or concept, with suitable evidence and substantiated comments Level 3

Recommend

Present an advisable course of action with appropriate supporting evidence / justified reasoning to a given situation, problem, or issue Level 3

Justify

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion, with a fully justified and substantiated answer Level 3

Examine

Consider an argument, issue, or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue Level 3

Evaluate

To make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations of something Level 3

Discuss

Offer a considered and balanced review, which includes a range of arguments, factors, or hypotheses Level 3

Contrast

Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout. Level 3

Compare

Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout. Level 3

Compare and Contrast

Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout. Level 3

Prepare

Put given data or information from the stimulus or source material into a suitable format, such as preparing a profit and loss account Level 4

Plot

Mark the position of particular points on a diagram, such as to plot the position of a given brand or product in a product position map Level 4

Label

Add texts or labels to a diagram, such as labelling the margin of safety in a break-even chart Level 4

Draw

Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, such as a break-even chart Level 4

Determine

Obtaining the only possible answer in a question, such as determining the level of profit, payback period, or margin of safety Level 4

Construct

Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form, such as using data in the exam to construct an income statement Level 4

Complete

Add missing information or data in a table or chart, such as completing missing information in a balance sheet or cash flow forecast Level 4

Calculate

Obtain a numerical answer, and show the relevant stages in the working out, such as calculating financial ratios Level 4

Annotate

Add brief notes to a diagram, chart, or graph, such as a product life cycle diagram or a break-even chart Level 4