cupcake question
A super easy question given by a teacher. It may require memorizing a short answer but not any critical thinking. Usually given at the beginning of a test to give students easy points. Usually refers to rudimentary concepts taught at the very beginning of a unit/course.
Student 1: How'd you do on the exam?
Student 2: Bad. At least I got those cupcake questions right.
Student 2: Bad. At least I got those cupcake questions right.