Command Terms - IB DP BM Business Management International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

Question 1

State Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.

Accepted Answer

A01

Question 2

Label Add labels to a diagram.

Accepted Answer

A04

Question 3

List Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

Accepted Answer

A01

Question 4

Construct Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

Accepted Answer

A04

Question 5

Prepare Put given data or information from a stimulus/source into a suitable format.

Accepted Answer

A04

Question 6

Contrast Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations

Accepted Answer

A03

Question 7

Draw Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil, ruler, and drawn to scale.

Accepted Answer

A04

Question 8

Examine Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.

Accepted Answer

A03

Question 9

Explain Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

Accepted Answer

A02

Question 10

Discuss Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

A03

Question 11

Identify Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.

Accepted Answer

A01

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A02

Question 13

Demonstrate Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.

Accepted Answer

A02

Question 14

Evaluate Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

Accepted Answer

A03

Question 15

Describe Give a detailed account.

Accepted Answer

A01

Question 16

Justify Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A03

Question 17

Recommend Present an advisable course of action with appropriate supporting evidence in relation to a given situation.

Accepted Answer

A03

Question 18

Complete Add missing information/data.

Accepted Answer

A04

Question 19

Annotate Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.

Accepted Answer

A04

Question 20

Suggest Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.

Accepted Answer

A02

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

A03

Question 22

Distinguish Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.

Accepted Answer

A02

Question 23

Define Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

Accepted Answer

A01

Question 24

Calculate Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.

Accepted Answer

A04

Question 25

Analyze Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

Accepted Answer

A02

Question 26

Determine Obtain the only possible answer.

Accepted Answer

A04

Question 27

To what extent Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument/concept. Opinions should be presented clearly/supported.

Accepted Answer

A03

Question 28

Compare and Contrast Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations.

Accepted Answer

A03

Question 29

Plot Mark the position of points on a diagram.

Accepted Answer

A04

Question 30

Outline Give a brief account or summary.

Accepted Answer

A01

Question 31

Comment Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.

Accepted Answer

A02

Command Terms - IB DP BM Business Management International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

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Command Terms - IB DP BM Business Management International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

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