Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
FRQ stands for Free Response Question. It is a type of question commonly found in AP Environmental Science exams where students are required to provide a written response rather than selecting from multiple-choice options.
Related terms
Multiple Choice Questions: These are questions that provide several possible answers, and you must select the correct one.
Scoring Rubric: A set of guidelines used by exam graders to evaluate and assign points to student responses.
Synthesis Question: A type of FRQ that requires you to combine information from different sources or concepts to form a cohesive response.