Is this how to answer questions?

[99.96]

So if a question is something like:
Describe 2 restraining and 2 driving forces for change.
And say its a 6 marker...

I see solutions/examiners reports giving the definition of restraining force first, and then going on to explain 2 restraining forces.

Even when the question doesnt ask for a definition of a restraining force...

Is this what you are meant to do? And will lose marks (not get marks) for not doing it?

Its been boggling me for a while. Cheers.

[dinosaur93]

Generally Speaking, I reckon that's how all Qs in the exam should be approached to show to the examiners that you actually illustrating your knowledge of what restraining and driving forces are by firstly giving general answers and working your way towards specific details by tying your answer back to the scenario to obtain full marks.

What confuses me as well is the fact that do we still need to give real life examples even though the question have not told you to do so? (eg. defintion section)

It's because this is how I use to approach when answering SACs and got into the habit of providing samples in mainly definition section to further illustrate the depth of my knowledge.   

[99.96]

Yea fair enough.
Real life examples aren't necessary AT ALL.
However they do help to show the depth of your knowledge and can help explain things better.

[smithy16]

If there is a case study attached to the question, i would give examples of driving and restraining forces related to the case study. But i wouldn't feel too stressed about providing real life examples. The marks are given to provide a definition of the answer an examples of driving and restraining forces.

[tommy17]

Real life examples are if you don't think you've answered the question well enough to get full marks.

[smithy16]

Yeah. It wouldn't hurt to put real life examples in though. It can only make the assessors view your exam as above the rest.