Question 26 it doesn't make sense to me

QUESTION 26 Futures contracts, forwards contracts and options are common derivative instruments. (a) Describe futures and forward contracts and discuss how a hedger may utilise one of the two contracts, by providing an example? (6 marks) (b) Explain a put option and discuss how it could have been used by an investor to protect their share portfolio in a market downturn such as COVID-19, then describe one of the major advantages of using an option contract over forward and futures contracts in managing risk exposures. (4 marks)