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Short-answer questions
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Definition
One clear point per mark, use the stimulus and course terms, and answer the command word.
Example: 2025 Q15 to Q25.
Found in: 2025 HSC marking guidelines, school notes.
Where it is used in the test
Syllabus area: Command words.
Question types it can appear in
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
Past questions of this type in the bank
- 2025 HSC exam Q12 Software Automation (Part A) · 2 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q13 Secure Software Architecture (Part A) · 2 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q15a The Software Engineering Project (Part A) · 3 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q15b The Software Engineering Project (Part A) · 3 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q16a Programming for the Web (Part A) · 3 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q16b Programming for the Web (Part A) · 3 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q16c Secure Software Architecture (Part A) · 3 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q18 Programming for the Web (Part A) · 3 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q20 Secure Software Architecture (Part A) · 3 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q23a Secure Software Architecture (Part A) · 3 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q23b Programming for the Web (Part A) · 3 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q23c Secure Software Architecture (Part A) · 3 marks
21 more in the past questions.
Study links
- Flashcard: Short-answer questions 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
Technique from the syllabus and marking guidelines
One clear point per mark, use the stimulus and course terms, and answer the command word.
Pattern: 2025 Q15 to Q25.
Tips
General advice
- 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 · Drawing questions (online tool) · Pseudocode questions · Python questions · SQL questions · Extended response (5 to 6 marks) · Reading time