## Simple or complex questions

You saw in the video that you always start by clarifying your assignment. Then, you determine how complex your question is.

Simple question:

- can be answered completely by starting to search straight away
- it is not necessary to answer other questions first
- exploring the subject is (usually) not necessary

Complex question:

- cannot be (completely) answered by starting to search straight away
- it is necessary to answer a few other questions first
- exploring the subject is necessary.