SDK100 TMA01 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.pdf

SDK100 TMA01,TMA02, TMA03 and EMA 2026
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SDK100 Science and Health: An Evidence-Based Approach
Complete Practice Exam: TMA01, TMA02, TMA03 & EMA — 180 Questions with
Detailed Explanations


Section 1: Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice 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 without practical application
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 and patient care
D) A specialised module on public health policy and administration
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
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 4
What is the weight of TMA01 towards the final module score?
A) 4%
B) 8%
C) 15%
D) 20%
Answer: A
Explanation: TMA01 contributes 4% towards the final module score .

,Question 5
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 6
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 7
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the SDK100
Induction Activity?
A) It is an optional activity that does not affect assessment
B) It provides a practice assessment to familiarise students with the TMA format
and expectations
C) It is the final assessment for the module
D) It replaces the need for all other TMAs

, Answer: B
Explanation: The SDK100 Induction Activity is a practice assessment (sometimes
called a "Dummy TMA") that helps students become familiar with the TMA format
and expectations before submitting their first formal TMA .


Question 8
According to the SDK100 module structure, which topic is covered in TMA01?
A) Topic 1: Infectious disease
B) Topic 2: Nutrition and malnutrition
C) Topic 3: Understanding and treating pain
D) Topic 4: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Answer: A
Explanation: TMA01 covers Topic 1: Infectious disease .


Question 9
According to the SDK100 module structure, which topic is covered in TMA02?
A) Topic 1: Infectious disease
B) Topic 2: Nutrition and malnutrition
C) Topic 3: Understanding and treating pain
D) Topic 4: COPD
Answer: B
Explanation: TMA02 covers Topic 2: Nutrition and malnutrition .


Question 10
According to the SDK100 module structure, which topic is covered in TMA03?
A) Topic 1: Infectious disease
B) Topic 2: Nutrition and malnutrition