SDK100 EMA 2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.pdf

SDK100 EMA 2026 | Science and Health: An
Evidence-Based Approach End-of-Module
Assessment | Questions & Research Report | Open
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SDK100 EMA 2026 — Science and Health: An Evidence-Based Approach
Complete Practice Exam: End-of-Module Assessment — 180 Questions with
Detailed Explanations


Section 1: Module Overview and Study Skills
Question 1
What is the primary focus of the SDK100 module, "Science and Health: An
Evidence-Based Approach"?
A) A purely theoretical exploration of health sciences
B) A broad, multi-disciplinary view of the Health Sciences providing a foundation
for higher-level study
C) An exclusive focus on clinical nursing procedures
D) A specialised module on public health policy only
Answer: B
Explanation: SDK100 is the first module in the Open University's Health Sciences
qualifications. It gives a broad multi-disciplinary view of the Health Sciences and
provides a foundation for the study of higher level Health Sciences modules.

,Question 2
What is the minimum overall score required for the continuous assessment
component to pass the SDK100 module?
A) 30%
B) 40%
C) 50%
D) 60%
Answer: B
Explanation: To be sure of passing the module, you must achieve an overall score
of at least 40% for the continuous assessment component.


Question 3
What is the level and credit value of the SDK100 module?
A) Level 2, 30 credits
B) Level 1, 60 credits
C) Level 3, 60 credits
D) Level 1, 30 credits
Answer: B
Explanation: SDK100 is a level 1, 60-credit entry module in the Q71 Health
Sciences, Q96 Healthcare and Health Sciences, and Q84 Psychology and
Counselling pathways.


Question 4
What is the approximate total study time required for the SDK100 module?
A) 200 hours
B) 400 hours

,C) 600 hours
D) 800 hours
Answer: C
Explanation: The SDK100 module requires approximately 600 hours of study.


Question 5
Which of the following best describes the "thresholded-formative" assessment
model used in SDK100?
A) All assessments are purely summative with no formative feedback
B) Students must achieve an overall threshold to pass the module, with skills
activities and investigations incorporated into formative TMAs
C) Assessments are optional and do not contribute to the final grade
D) Only the final exam determines whether a student passes the module
Answer: B
Explanation: SDK100 has taken advantage of the 'Science model' of thresholded-
formative assessment to encourage engagement by directly incorporating the
output of many skills activities and investigations into formative TMAs. Students
must achieve an overall threshold to pass the module.


Question 6
What is the weight of TMA01 towards the final module score?
A) 4%
B) 8%
C) 12%
D) 15%
Answer: A
Explanation: TMA01 contributes 4% towards the final module score.

, Question 7
What is the weight of TMA02 towards the final module score?
A) 4%
B) 9%
C) 12%
D) 15%
Answer: B
Explanation: TMA02 contributes 9% towards the final module score.


Question 8
What is the weight of TMA03 towards the final module score?
A) 4%
B) 9%
C) 12%
D) 15%
Answer: C
Explanation: TMA03 contributes 12% towards the final module score.


Question 9
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the SDK100 module?
A) Infectious disease
B) Nutrition and malnutrition
C) Advanced surgical techniques
D) Understanding and treating pain
Answer: C