Adding a Multiple Choice Test Question

A multiple choice question allows the student to make only one answer choice within the test. All answers appear as a list of options below the questions.

Note: The drop-down choice question functions identically to the Multiple Choice question, with the exception that the answer choices are presented in a drop-down menu on the test.

To add a Multiple Choice test question

  1. In the Select a question type list, select Multiple Choice.

  2. Click Continue. The Multiple Choice question page appears.

  3. In the Question Name box, enter the question name.

  4. In the Question Text editing area, enter the question text into the WYSIWYG editing window, using desired formatting tools. (See Using the WYSIWYG Editors.)

  5. In the Custom Identifier box, enter text that identifies this question, if desired.

  6. Select the Use extended feedback check box, if desired. Extended feedback allows the student to view the question, the answer he or she chose, and all potential answers and associated rationale when scoring the test.

Note: You must select the Display feedback when this assessment is graded check box on the Test Settings page for extended feedback to be used.

  1. Click Add New Answer. The Answer page appears.

  2. Select the This answer is correct check box if you are entering the correct answer.

  3. In the Answer Text editing area, enter the answer text.

  4. In the Rationale editing area, enter the rationale, if desired.

  5. Do one of the following:

  6. Click Continue and Add Another if you wish to add more answers to this question. You are returned to the Answer page. Repeat steps 9 and 10.

  7. Click Continue if this is the final answer you wish to add. You are returned to the Multiple Choice question page.

Note: You must add at least two answers to a multiple choice question.

  1. In the Order lists, change the order in which the answers will display, if desired.

Note: If the Shuffle answers when this assessment is rendered option is enabled for this test, then the order set here will be overridden and your answers will be randomized when presented to students.

  1. In the Correct column, change the correct answer if you desire.

  2. Click Edit if you want to edit the answers or to add rationale.

  3. Do one of the following:

  4. Click Save and Add Another if you wish to add more questions to this question group. You are returned to the Select a Question Type page.

  5. Click Save if this is the final question you wish to add. You are returned to the Default Group page.

  1. You may preview the new question by clicking Preview. The Multiple Choice question appears in a Preview window.

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