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Drawing questions (online tool)
Process Command words
Definition
Use the online drawing tool: label every symbol and arrow, use the correct symbols from the specification, and add every required item.
Example: DFD, flowchart, structure chart, class diagram, decision tree, storyboard, UI.
Found in: school notes.
Where it is used in the test
Syllabus area: Command words.
Question types it can appear in
- Drawing: Draw or label it in the online drawing tool.
Past questions of this type in the bank
- 2025 HSC exam Q22 The Software Engineering Project (Part A) · 3 marks
- Sample exam Q20b Software Automation (Part B) · 3 marks
- Sample exam Q24 The Software Engineering Project (Part B) · 4 marks
- Familiarisation Q7b Software Automation (Part C) · 3 marks
- Familiarisation Q9a The Software Engineering Project (Part C) · 3 marks
Study links
- Flashcard: Drawing questions (online tool) in Command Words and Question-type Skills · study that set
- Memorise: Exam day facts, key verbs and technique
How to use it in an answer
How to approach it
Use the online drawing tool: label every symbol and arrow, use the correct symbols from the specification, and add every required item.
Pattern: DFD, flowchart, structure chart, class diagram, decision tree, storyboard, UI.
Tips
- Drawing questions (2025 HSC exam Q22): refine attributes into separate inherited classes; use appropriate class diagram symbols.
- Answer the command word: outline gives main points only, explain gives a reason or cause, discuss gives both sides.
Related terms
Same group in the syllabus: Multiple choice (MC) · Multi-select · Drag-and-drop ordering · Fill in the blanks and dropdowns · Matching and tables · Pseudocode questions · Python questions · SQL questions · Short-answer questions · Extended response (5 to 6 marks) · Reading time