IB Computer Science - Command Terms
Final Test Questions With Solved Solutions.
define - Answer Give the precise meaning of a word or phrase as concisely as possible
state - Answer Give a specific name or other brief answer. No supporting argument or calculation is
necessary.
apply - Answer Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation.
calculate - Answer Find an accurate answer using mathematical or other formal methods. Show the
working unless instructed not to do so. "Convert", "Express" or "Simplify" may be used to refer to
specific forms.
describe - Answer Give a detailed account, including all the relevant information.
estimate - Answer Find an approximate answer, generally using mathematical methods.
identify - Answer Find an answer from a number of possibilities.
outline - Answer Give a brief account or summary, including essential information only.
trace - Answer Follow and record the action of an algorithm, often using a table.
analyze - Answer Interpret information to reach conclusions.
compare - Answer Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items,
referring to both (all) of them throughout. Can be given using a table.
Final Test Questions With Solved Solutions.
define - Answer Give the precise meaning of a word or phrase as concisely as possible
state - Answer Give a specific name or other brief answer. No supporting argument or calculation is
necessary.
apply - Answer Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation.
calculate - Answer Find an accurate answer using mathematical or other formal methods. Show the
working unless instructed not to do so. "Convert", "Express" or "Simplify" may be used to refer to
specific forms.
describe - Answer Give a detailed account, including all the relevant information.
estimate - Answer Find an approximate answer, generally using mathematical methods.
identify - Answer Find an answer from a number of possibilities.
outline - Answer Give a brief account or summary, including essential information only.
trace - Answer Follow and record the action of an algorithm, often using a table.
analyze - Answer Interpret information to reach conclusions.
compare - Answer Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items,
referring to both (all) of them throughout. Can be given using a table.
