Read and re-read the question several times.

Understand thoroughly as to what the question is asking of you

Remember, here NEBOSH is looking for you to pick

up information/evidence from the scenario and use it
to support your answer. That is why they specifically
mention this line, usually at the end of the question.

Note: You should support your
answer, where applicable, using
relevant information from the
scenario.
What is the meaning of the word 'should': It is used
to indicate obligation, duty. So it is your duty to
support your answer, using relevant information
from the scenario. In short it is mandatory for your
to do this 'where applicable'.

So as far as possible and 'wherever applicable', your

Application based question must support each point of your answer with
information/evidence picked up from scenario.

When you see the words "Based on the scenario

only" you must understand that NEBOSH is
"Based on the scenario only" expecting you to write your answers that is 'based
upon the given scenario only'. So keep your focus
and write your answers keeping the scenario in mind

NEBOSH OBE Questions

Some questions, 'WILL NOT' be having any of the below
statements, mentioned as part of the question:

"Note: You should support your answer, where applicable, using

relevant information from the scenario"

OR
Theoretical based question
"Based on the scenario only..."

In such type of questions, NEBOSH is simply testing your

deeper and critical understanding of the subject matter, in the
question.
Write your answers that show to the examiner with clarity, your
thorough understanding, in a crisp, clear and concise manner.

The marks available are shown in brackets to the right of each

question, or part of each question.

This will help guide you to the amount of information required

in your response.

In general, one mark is given for each correct technical point

Marks that is clearly demonstrated.

Avoid writing too little as this will make it difficult for the
Examiner to award marks.

Single word answers or lists are unlikely to gain marks as this

would not normally be enough to show understanding or a
connection with the scenario