| Date | November 2017 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 17N.1.SL.tz0.24 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Which | Question number | 24 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which characteristic describes short-term memory?
A. Information that is readily available for a short period
B. Capacity for large amounts of information
C. Information that is selected for future reference
D. Most of the information is lost in less than one second
Markscheme
A
Examiners report
Seen as an easy question with a low discrimination index, which was surprising given the complexity of the topic and past candidate performance.
