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
A free response question (FRQ) is a type of exam question where students are required to provide a written response rather than selecting from multiple-choice options.
Related terms
Rubric: A set of guidelines or criteria used to evaluate and score FRQ responses.
Analysis: The process of examining something closely to understand its components or structure.
Synthesis: Combining different ideas or concepts to create a new understanding.