Each learning objective (and each question) is classified according to the cognitive level, the KLevel (also known as the knowledge level).
Foundation exams include 4 different levels (K1 to K4):
K1 (Remember): The candidate must remember or recognize a term or concept.
K2 (Understanding): The candidate must select an explanation for a statement on the subject of the question.
K3 (Apply): The candidate must select the correct application of a concept or technique and apply it in a specific context.
K4 (Analyze): The candidate can break down information about a procedure or technique into its parts for better understanding and can distinguish between facts and conclusions.
advanced exams cover 3 different K levels (K2 to K4).
Expert exams cover 5 different K levels (K2 to K6) K5 and K6 only appear in expert exams:
K5 (Assess): The candidate can judge based on criteria and standards. Defects within a process or product determine whether a process or product has internal consistency and recognizes the effectiveness of a procedure when it is implemented.
K6 (Create): The candidate combines elements into a coherent or functional whole. Its typical use is to rearrange items into a new pattern or structure, develop a method for performing a task, or invent a product.