The following command terms are included in the IA criteria.
| Assessment objective | Command term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| AO1 | State | Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation. |
| AO2 | Justify | Provide an answer from a number of possibilities |
| AO2 | Outline | Give a brief account or summary |
| AO2 | Describe | Give a detailed account |
| AO3 | Explain | Give a detailed account including reasons or causes |
| AO3 | Justify | Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion |
