diff --git a/common/lib/xmodule/capa_module.py b/common/lib/xmodule/capa_module.py
index 439982a2c1..c7b52ae8ba 100644
--- a/common/lib/xmodule/capa_module.py
+++ b/common/lib/xmodule/capa_module.py
@@ -281,6 +281,7 @@ class Module(XModule):
 
     def answer_available(self):
         ''' Is the user allowed to see an answer?
+        TODO: simplify. 
         '''
         if self.show_answer == '':
             return False