Business exam structure

• What is the first step in the "State and Explain" exam technique?

  Identify point
• What should you do after identifying a point in the "State and Explain" technique?

  Provide linked development
• How many marks is the "State and Explain" technique worth?

  4 marks
• What does "IBLIT" stand for in the "Analyse one benefit of..." technique?

  Identify, Because, Leads to, Impact, Timing
• What is the purpose of referencing a case study in the analysis technique?

  To provide context and support your point
• How many marks is the "Define" question worth?

  2 marks
• What should you include when defining a key term?

  Linked development, e.g., example
• What is the format for "Identify/State" questions?

  Use bullet points
• What should you avoid doing in "Explain" questions?

  Don't do BLI!
• How many marks is "Explain one..." worth?

  4 marks
• What is required in the "Give an example" technique?

  Linked development
• How many marks is the "Analyse the benefits of..." question worth?

  6 marks
• What is the first step in the "Calculate" technique?

  Write formula if needed
• What should you do after writing the formula in a "Calculate" question?

  Show the steps in your working
• How many marks is the "Advise/Recommend..." question worth?

  9 marks
• What is the first step in the "Advise/Recommend..." technique?

  Decide if you recommend or not
• What should you include in your recommendation's conclusion?

  Justified with additional reasons
• How many marks is the "Evaluate which..." question worth?

  12 marks
• What is the first step in the "Evaluate which..." technique?

  Define key terms
• What should you do for each option in the "Evaluate which..." technique?

  Discuss advantages and disadvantages
• What does "BLI" stand for in the context of exam techniques?

  Because, Leads to, Impact
• What are the steps for the "State and Explain" exam technique?

  1. Identify point
  2. Linked development (1 sentence)
  3. Repeat for second point
• What are the steps for the "Analyse one benefit of..." exam technique?

  1. IBLIT
  2. Identify point
  3. Because
  4. Leads to
  5. Impact
  6. Timing
  7. Reference case study
• What are the steps for the "Advise/Recommend..." exam technique?

  1. Decide if you recommend or not
  2. Argue for your recommendation (BLI and in context)
  3. Argue against your recommendation (BLI and in context)
  4. However statement
  5. Conclusion justified with additional reasons
• What are the steps for the "Evaluate which..." exam technique?

  1. Define key terms
  2. Advantage of option 1 (BLI in context)
  3. Disadvantage of option 1 (BLI in context)
  4. Advantage of option 2 (BLI in context)
  5. Disadvantage of option 2 (BLI in context)
  6. Recommendation with additional reasons