SBL answer format

Hello. I would like to ask you about the format of my answer for an SBL exam question.

Firstly, I would like to ask you if it is ok if I refer to a specific model in my answer. For example, I use the PESTEL model to answer a question. I would not explain the model but rather just tell the examiner in one sentence as an introduction that I would use this model to answer the question and I would divide my answer into factors such as economic or social factors. What if I don’t refer or construct my answer based on a model? Would I lose points?

Additionally, I wanted to ask you if I always need to use a special format to answer a question. I know that to gain professional marks for communication, I need to present information in a specific way. For example, if in the question I am told that I need to prepare briefing notes for the board of directors but there are no professional skill points awarded for communication, am I supposed to include the headings, the topic of the briefing etc. in my answer? I have gone through an exam kit question from Kaplan. Although I was told in that question that I prepare briefing notes for the board of directors, the answer given by Kaplan is not formed as briefing notes. It is just a straight forward answer. Is that ok?

I also wanted to ask if you have any resources to prepare to SBL exams, specifically the technique to answer the questions.

Thank you in advance for your help.