Test takers are only asked for either an exact phrase or factual information.

Although both exact phrase and factual information might be required, there might be other types of questions, e.g., requiring a paraphrase or summary.

Sometimes the information you are asked about is not given.

TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN is a common question type in Reading part.

Answers are encountered in text in the same order as questions

Unlike IELTS Listening module, the order might be different in IELTS Reading.

You might need to identify views or opinions of characters or writer.

Sometimes this is indeed the case.