Dear Sir,
My question relates to exam technique, which is very important for P4.
Thus, part (a) asks to EVALUATE alternative 2 using NPV, DPB, IRR and MIRR and part (c) asks to EVALUATE both alternatives and recommend.
The BPP answer shows for (a) only calculations - leaving comments to (c).
However, as per the ACCA article on question verbs:
"Evaluate - Intellectual level 3 Actual - meaning Determine the scenario in the
light of the arguments for and against Key tips Mention evidence/case/point/
issue to support evaluation."
So, basically, when I see the word "Evaluate" - I should NOT just calculate.
Please clarify whether I should have put comments to part (c) as per the BPP answer making in (a) only calculations.
I suspect that this is a non-ACCA question and thus I should not pay such an attention to the exam technique aspects related thereto. Am I correct?
Though, please clarify whether such issues are possible at a real exam.
Thank you in advance.
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The question named "CD" - not found in past exams: perhaps made by BPP
11y ago#1You are correct in saying that the question was invented by BPP.
Yes - the word "evaluate" implies both calculating and commenting.
Most exam questions however tend to say "evaluate and comment" which then removes any confusion :-)
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