Question types
The 12 question types and how each is scored.
| Type | What the respondent does | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Single choice | Picks one option | Automatic; each option can carry its own points |
| Multiple choice | Ticks several options | Automatic; partial credit optional |
| True / false | Picks one of two answers | Automatic |
| Short answer | Types a word or phrase | Automatic, against a list of accepted answers |
| Numeric | Enters a number | Automatic, with an allowed tolerance |
| Essay | Writes free text | Manual, using a rubric |
| Matching pairs | Matches items into pairs | Automatic; partial credit optional |
| Ordering | Puts items in the right order | Automatic; partial credit optional |
| Fill in the blanks | Types or selects words for the gaps in a text | Automatic |
| Image hotspot | Clicks the right spot on an image | Automatic |
| Survey (Likert) | Gives an opinion on a scale | Not scored |
| File upload | Attaches a file | Manual |
Question text
Question text can include bold and italics, lists, tables, images, YouTube videos and maths formulas. Arabic text is displayed correctly from right to left.
Explanation
You can add an explanation to every question. If "Question explanations" is enabled on the Grading & summary step, respondents see it after finishing the test.
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