It is important to think about what examiners require depending on the type of examination you are doing.
Practical exams aim to examine your ability to perform tasks in which you apply your knowledge of the subject to solving practical problems or performing specific tasks.
The best way to prepare is to practice. Work through the various practical exercises that you have done e.g. laboratory experiments.
In a practical exam, the examiners will find out what your understanding of the topic by looking at the way you apply your knowledge to the problem or activity.
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