This document defines and discusses short answer questions (SAQs). SAQs are open-ended exam questions that require students to write out an answer rather than select from multiple choices. The structure of SAQs focuses on recalling specific facts and knowledge. Advantages include easy scoring, reduced guessing, and better content coverage than essays. Disadvantages include minor errors affecting scores and difficulty grading some questions. Examples provided demonstrate good SAQs that have a single correct answer and a bad example that has multiple possible answers.