All test questions for a test should be created before creating the test itself. It is not possible to create questions from within the test creation process. All test questions must be created from the Question Bank page.
To create a test engine question, Go to Content > Test Engine. Click the View Question Bank link, and then click the Create New Question link. This opens the Create Question page.
Permissions
| PERMISSION NAME | PERMISSION DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Test Partial Scoring - Manage | Grants ability to view and edit Partial Scoring for test engine Multiple Choice/Multiple Answer response type. | Learning - Administration |
Note: Questions are created one at a time. Questions cannot be uploaded as a group.
Enter the following information about the question in the Question Properties section:
- Question - Enter the text for the question. The question should be descriptive and include all of the details necessary for the test taker to understand what is expected. If an image or video is included, you should explain what the test taker should be looking for or analyzing in the image or video. The character limit for this field is 2000. If multiple languages are enabled for your portal, select the Translate icon to translate the field into other available languages. Note: If a user's language is not available for the value in the field, the value displays in the default language of the question. The default language is the display language of the administrator that created the question.
- Reference Number - This option is only available if enabled by a backend setting. To enable this feature, contact Global Customer Support. Note: Bulk loading/editing questions is done via a technical project. Contact your Account Manager for more information about this process.
- Response Type - Select the type of response that is required from the test taker. This also affects the question options that follow. For example, if the response type is Multiple Question/Single Answer, you must then provide the response options that are presented to the test taker. Note: If a video is uploaded, the Click on Image response type is not available.
- Question Image or Video - To upload an image or video for the question, click the Browse button and locate the appropriate file. Only one file can be uploaded per question. After selecting the file, click the Upload button. The supported file types are .gif, .jpg, .bmp, .wmv, .mp4 and the maximum file size is 50 MB. If an image or video is added to a question and at least one user completes the question, the image or video cannot be edited. Note: When using a video within a test question, The Click on Image response type is not available.
- See the Video Considerations section below for important considerations regarding video questions.
- Note: With some media types, you may need to download a plug-in. This warning will appear at the top of the window when a user attempts to launch the video. The user must click the message to download the plug-in and then proceed to play the video.
- Image or Video alt text - This field is only available when an image or video is added to a test question. Enter a short, distinct description of the image or video. The alternative (alt) text is what an accessibility or screen reader references and voices to an impaired user when encountering the image or video. This helps to ensure impaired users can understand the context of the question and answer appropriately. Without alt text, a screen reader may simply say “image” or ignore the image. This field is optional.
- Answer Explanation - In this field, enter an explanation for the question. For example, if the correct answer is True, explain to the test taker why this is the correct response. Answer explanations can only be viewed by the test taker after the test is complete. The character limit for this field is 1000.
- If multiple languages are enabled for your portal, select the Translate icon to translate the field into other available languages. Note: If a user's language is not available for the value in the field, the value displays in the default language of the question. The default language is the display language of the administrator that created the question.
- Category - Click the Select icon in the Category field to select the appropriate category for the question. This opens the Search Category pop-up. Defining a category for the question is used to organize and filter the questions by subject area. See Question Bank - Questions Tab.
- Active - The Active box is checked by default. Leave the box checked to make the question active. Uncheck the box to inactivate the question.
A reference number is used when bulk loading/editing questions. To add a reference number, enter the number in the Reference Number field. Up to 50 characters are accepted. Unicode characters are accepted.The reference number must be unique.
Submit
After entering the appropriate information, click Submit. Once the question is saved, you may preview the question from the Questions tab on the Question Bank page to ensure it appears properly. If a video or image is included, it is a good idea to verify the item appears properly.
Video Considerations
- Videos that are uploaded to the system can be streamed to the user with minimal buffering and interruptions.
- When uploading a video to the system, there are Internet browser considerations that determine the default format of the video. In addition, when using mp4 videos, organizations must perform additional configurations in order to ensure that mp4 videos play properly. See Video Streaming.
Response Options Based on Response Type
Yes/No
This response type allows users to answer Yes or No. The question should be phrased in a way that the answer is either Yes or No (e.g., Is the sky blue?). You must select which option is the correct response for the question.
True/False
This response type allows users to answer True or False. The question should be phrased in a way that the answer is either True or False (e.g., True or False: The sky is blue.). You must select which option is the correct response for the question.
Multiple Choice/Single Answer
This response type provides users with a multiple choice question that has only one correct answer (e.g., What color is the sky?). Users only select one option. You must provide the response options for the question. If multiple languages are enabled for your portal, select the Translate icon to translate the field into other available languages. Note: If a user's language is not available for the value in the field, the value displays in the default language of the question. The default language is the display language of the administrator that created the question.
- Add Response Choice - Click this link to add a response option for the question. This adds a blank response to the question. For each choice, specify the following information:
- Order - Enter a number to order the responses. A response with the order of 1 is displayed at the top, followed by 2, then 3, and so on.
- Response Choice - These are the multiple choice options that are displayed to the user. Enter the response text for each option you'd like to include (e.g., for the question "What color is the sky?" possible response choice text may be Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange, Yellow, White, Black). The character limit for this field is 500. If multiple languages are enabled for your portal, select the Translate icon to translate the field into other available languages.
- Correct - Select this option if the response choice is the correct response. Only one option can be selected as the correct response, and at least one correct response must be selected. If "None of the above" is included as an option, you may select that as the correct response.
- Always Display - Select this option in order to always display this option as a response choice. This option is only applicable if you select the "Random answer selection" option below, in which not all response choices are displayed.
- Include 'None of the above' - Select this option to include a 'None of the above' response option for the question. This includes it as an option for the user, but this does not have to be the correct response.
- Include 'All of the above' - Select this option to include a 'All of the above' response option for the question. This includes it as an option for the user, but this does not have to be the correct response.
- Random answer selection - Select this option to have the system randomly select a subset of the provided responses to display to the user (e.g., for the question "What color is the sky?" you may provide eight answers: Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange, Yellow, White, Black). If this option is selected, you can choose to only display four of the answers to the user and the system randomly selects four of these responses to display. If this option is selected, you must specify the number of response options that display each time.
Multiple Choice/Multiple Answer
This response type provides users with a multiple choice question that has one or more correct answers (e.g., What colors are in a rainbow?). Users may select multiple responses, and all correct responses must be selected in order to receive full credit for the question. This question type can be configured to allow users to receive partial credit for selecting some but not all of the correct answers. You must provide the response options for the question. If multiple languages are enabled for your portal, select the Translate icon to translate the field into other available languages. Note: If a user's language is not available for the value in the field, the value displays in the default language of the question. The default language is the display language of the administrator that created the question.
- Add Response Choice - Click this link to add a response option for the question. This adds a blank response to the question. For each choice, specify the following information:
- Order - Enter a number to order the responses. A response with the order of 1 is displayed at the top, followed by 2, then 3, and so on.
- Response Choice - These are the multiple choice options that are displayed to the user. Enter the response text for each option you'd like to include (e.g., for the question "What colors are in a rainbow?" possible response choice text may be Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange, Yellow, White, Black). The character limit for this field is 500. If multiple languages are enabled for your portal, select the Translate icon to translate the field into other available languages.
- Correct - Select this option if the response choice is the correct response. Multiple correct answers may be provided, but at least one correct response must be selected. If "None of the above" is included as an option, you may select that as the correct response.
- Always Display - Select this option in order to always display this option as a response choice. This option is only applicable if you select the "Random answer selection" option below, in which not all response choices are displayed.
- Include 'None of the above' - Select this option to include a 'None of the above' response option for the question. This includes it as an option for the user, but this does not have to be the correct response.
- Include 'All of the above' - Select this option to include a 'All of the above' response option for the question. This includes it as an option for the user, but this does not have to be the correct response.
- Random answer selection - Select this option to have the system randomly select a subset of the provided responses to display to the user (e.g., for the question "What color is the sky?" you may provide eight answers: Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange, Yellow, White, Black). If this option is selected, you can choose to only display four of the answers to the user and the system randomly selects four of these responses to display. If this option is selected, you must specify the number of response options that display each time.
- Apply Partial Scoring - When this option is checked, users can receive partial credit based on the number of correct answers and the number of incorrect answers they select from the available response choices. You must have the permission to allow partial scoring in order to view this option. This option can be selected for all new questions and previously created questions that have not yet been answered by a user. After a Multiple Choice/Multiple Answer question has been answered, the Apply Partial Scoring option is not editable. Partial scores are factored into standard report data when reporting on tests.
Partial credit for Multiple Choice/Multiple Answer test questions using the Apply Partial Scoring option is calculated based on a formula which assumes all possible question answers carry the same weight. To calculate partial credit, the system uses the formula:
Total Points Available x (Correct Answers – Wrong Answers)
Total Correct Answers Set for Question
Text Only
This response type requires users to enter a short text response to the question (e.g., What color is the sky?). You can then enter acceptable text answers. The system then compares their response with the acceptable correct responses. If the response matches the provided correct answers then it is marked Correct.
- Add Correct Answer - Click this link to add a correct text response to the question. After entering the answer, click the Save icon. Multiple correct answer fields may be added if the answer can be spelled or written in a variety of ways. Note: Capitalization is ignored in responses, so there is no need to enter multiple capitalization variations of a word (e.g., Blue = blue = BLUE). The character limit for this field is 2000.
- If multiple languages are enabled for your portal, select the Translate icon to translate the field into other available languages. Note: When scoring text only responses, the user's response is matched against any of the available translations entered in the Add Correct Answer field. If the answer matches at least one of the translations exactly, the answer is deemed correct. If the answer does not match exactly, it is marked incorrect.
Free Form (Essay)
This response type requires users to enter a free form or essay response to the question (e.g., What makes the sky blue?). The character limit for responses is 4000. Note: When reporting on free form responses, only the first 1500 characters of each response are included in the report output.
This question type must be scored by a test grader on a point scale. The maximum point value for the question is determined by the weight of the question in the test. Tests are not scored until all free form question are scored. All test graders have equal access to score test questions upon user submission. A free form questions can only be scored by one grader and you may add any number of graders to a test. Each question appears individually to allow different graders to score different questions. Upon submission of a test with a free form question, the user has a status of Pending Grade. Once all free form questions are graded, the user is moved to a status of Complete or Failed based upon their score.
Click On Image
This response type requires users to click on a specific area of an image in response to a text question. With this response type, a valid image must be uploaded before the correct response can be defined.
- Define Valid Area - Click this link to define the area of the image that should be clicked for a correct response. This opens a Define Valid Area pop-up. Using your mouse, click the image to select the coordinates that outline the area of the image that constitutes a valid response. Each time the image is clicked, a green dot appears. Note: The Define Valid Area link is not available until a valid image is uploaded.
- After outlining the area, click the Draw icon to define the area correct area. More than one "correct" area can be selected.
- Click the Clear icon to clear all previous input and begin again.
- As coordinates are selected, they appear in the text area, separated by semicolons. You can correct the area in the text field as well.
FAQs
How do I make my own test questions? ›
Creating objective test questions
Word questions clearly and simply, avoiding double negatives, idiomatic language, and absolutes such as “never” or “always.” Test only a single idea in each item. Make sure wrong answers (distractors) are plausible. Incorporate common student errors as distractors.
- 14 RULES FOR WRITING MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS.
- Use Plausible Distractors (wrong-response options) ...
- Use a Question Format. ...
- Emphasize Higher-Level Thinking. ...
- Emphasize Higher-Level Thinking (continued) ...
- Keep Option Lengths Similar. ...
- Balance the Placement of the Correct Answer. ...
- Be Grammatically Correct.
countable noun. If someone asks you a trick question, they ask you a question which is very difficult to answer, for example, because there is a hidden difficulty or because the answer that seems obvious is not the correct one. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
How do you get all the answers right on a multiple-choice test? ›- Read very carefully. Take the time to carefully read each question and answer choice. ...
- Come up with your own answer. ...
- Look for common types of wrong answers. ...
- Eliminate answers in two rounds. ...
- Do not obsess over your choices. ...
- Manage your time. ...
- Answer every question.
- In the My forms tab, select New Form or New Quiz.
- Name your form and give it a description.
- Select Add Question and choose the type of question you want to add.
- Select Preview to see how your form will look on a computer or mobile device.
- To add a background color or image to your form, select Theme.
A test data generator is a specialized software tool that generates false or mock data for use in testing software applications. The generated data may be either random or specifically chosen to create a desired result.
What is it called when a question has multiple answers? ›Multiple choice questions are fundamental survey questions which provides respondents with multiple answer options. Primarily, multiple choice questions can have single select or multi select answer options.
How do you make multiple answers in word? ›Under Insert controls, click Multiple-Selection List Box. If you cleared the Automatically create data source check box in step 3, select a repeating field in the Multiple-Selection List Box Binding dialog box to which you want to bind the multiple-selection list box.
Can a question have multiple answers? ›A standard type of Multiple Response, or Multiple Answer question looks like an MCQ except that the student can choose more than one answer.
How to guess test answers? ›Guessing Strategies
Use the wording of the question or answer as a clue to eliminate possibilities. Choose the most precise answer. Avoid answers that seem out of context. Choose a numerical answer from the middle of the range, not from either extreme.
What is the most common answer on a test? ›
In true-false tests, true (T) answers are more common than false (F): according to Poundstone's analysis, on an average, 56% answers are T and 44% F. It's not hard to see why.
What is the best answer to guess on a test? ›Most people (and tutors) tell students that, if they have no idea on a question, to just guess answer choice “C” — the middle answer on most multiple choice tests.
Why is C always the answer? ›The idea that C is the best answer to choose when guess-answering a question on a multiple choice test rests on the premise that ACT answer choices are not truly randomized. In other words, the implication is that answer choice C is correct more often than any other answer choice.
Is C usually the correct answer? ›Myth 2: C is the best guess letter and is right more often than any other letter. C or H are right (and wrong) as often as any other answer choice. The only guess letter you don't want to use when you are completely guessing is E or K because they only show up on the math test.
What are the odds of guessing on a multiple choice test? ›For every question, there are two outcomes: Either you answer correctly or you don't. If you pick a random answer, the probability of guessing the right answer is one out of four, 1/4, or 0.25. Consequently, the probability of guessing wrong is a lot higher at 3/4 or 0.75.
How do I create a fill in multiple blanks quiz question? ›- Add Question.
- Set Name, Type, and Points.
- Enter Question Details.
- Create Reference Words.
- Enter Answer Responses for First Reference Word.
- Enter Answer Responses for Additional Reference Words.
- Enter Feedback Text.
- Update Question.
- Open a form in Google Forms.
- At the top of the form, click Settings.
- Turn on Make this a quiz. Optional: To collect email addresses, next to “Responses,” click the Down arrow. and turn on Collect email addresses.
Best Test Maker Software are ExamOnline, Testinvite, Survey AnyPlace, SpeedExam, and EventTitans. From the name itself, it is clear that test-making software are used to prepare the entire examination question papers based on different types of templates that are usually in-built within these applications.
Which test generator can help you create your own test? ›EasyTestMaker is an online test generator to help you create and manage your tests! Create, print and publish your tests online! EasyTestMaker makes it easy for you to perfectly format multiple question types, print alternate versions, and publish to the web for online tests. Online tests are automatically graded!
How do I download TestGen? ›Download a testbank from pearson.com by searching for your Pearson materials. TestGen testbanks will be listed under title Resources if available. Select Download TestGen TestBank File (application/zip).
What is question stacking? ›
It's something people do when questioning and they're nervous or rushing. And it can be really detrimental to the process of gathering information. It's called stacking questions. And what you're doing when you stack questions is you ask more than one question at a time.
What are the 3 types of questions? ›THREE TYPES OF QUESTIONS: 1. Factual 2. Interpretive 3. Evaluative Page 5 FACTUAL QUESTIONS Page 6 FACTUAL QUESTIONS Everyone will eventually agree on the answer.
How do I create multiple answer questions in Google forms? ›Instead, we want to add a set of questions that all have the same answer options. You can do that by clicking the dropdown in the upper right corner of the form that currently displays Multiple choice. From the dropdown list, select Multiple choice grid.
How do I create multiple answers in Excel? ›- Select the cells that you want to contain the lists.
- On the ribbon, click DATA > Data Validation.
- In the dialog, set Allow to List.
- Click in Source, type the text or numbers (separated by commas, for a comma-delimited list) that you want in your drop-down list, and click OK.
Select + Add option to add more answer options. Select the Correct Answer check mark next to the correct answer or answers. Note: You can select All of the above or None of the above as an option.
What is a matrix question? ›A Matrix question is a closed-ended question that asks respondents to evaluate one or more row items using the same set of column choices. A Rating Scale question, commonly known as a Likert Scale, is a variation of the Matrix question where you can assign weights to each answer choice.
What is the multiple response variety? ›In items of multiple response variety, two or more of the alternatives are keyed as correct answers; the remaining alternatives serve as distractors. The student is directed to identify each correct answer.
What is a multiple question test? ›A multiple-choice question usually includes a statement or question followed by 4 or 5 choices. You must select the best answer from the choices given. Some students study for multiple choice exams only until the point that they can recognize a correct answer.
What is the fastest way to memorize test answers? ›- Try to understand the information first. Information that is organized and makes sense to you is easier to memorize. ...
- Link it. ...
- Sleep on it. ...
- Self-test. ...
- Use distributed practice. ...
- Write it out. ...
- Create meaningful groups. ...
- Use mnemonics.
You can have audio notes that you can listen to for questions that you can't seem to answer. You can either wear a hoodie or long hair to conceal the earphones that let you listen to those notes or somehow excuse yourself for a bathroom break to quickly get a few minutes to listen.
What is the most important test taking strategy? ›
Taking practice exams before taking a real test is a helpful test-taking strategy. Practice exams give you insight into the type of questions you may answer on the test and can help you determine your areas of improvement.
How to always get 100 on tests? ›- Get informed. Don't walk into your test unprepared for what you will face. ...
- Think like your teacher. ...
- Make your own study aids. ...
- Practice for the inevitable. ...
- Study every day. ...
- Cut out the distractions. ...
- Divide big concepts from smaller details. ...
- Don't neglect the “easy” stuff.
1. Gaokao. The Gaokao is a college admission exam in China that is famed for being one of the top ten most difficult exams in the world. Due to the difficulty of the exam, some European and American colleges have begun to accept Gaokao marks.
How to pass a multiple choice test without knowing anything? ›- Ignore conventional wisdom. ...
- Look at the surrounding answers. ...
- Choose the longest answer. ...
- Eliminate the outliers.
- Know the test format. Don't forget to ask your professor what you can expect for the layout of the exam. ...
- Create a study schedule. ...
- Utilize materials from the professor. ...
- Eat breakfast. ...
- Chew gum. ...
- Get a good night's sleep. ...
- Manage your time. ...
- Answer the questions you know first.
- Answer all questions in order. ...
- Read questions carefully. ...
- Words like always, never, completely, and only are absolutes. ...
- Watch for words like not, least, and except. ...
- Anticipate the answer. ...
- Eliminate answers. ...
- Go with your first choice.
Right-click the test root folder or package in the test root folder in which you want to create a new test and select New | Java Class. Name the new class and press Enter . Press Alt+Insert and select Test Method to generate a new test method for this class. Name the new method and press Enter .
How do you create a simple test plan? ›- Research and analyze the software. Before you create a test plan, consider studying the software and researching the type of people who are most likely to use it. ...
- Design a test strategy. ...
- Explain the objectives. ...
- Outline test criteria. ...
- Plan a test environment. ...
- Create a schedule. ...
- Identify deliverables.
- What is the strangest coincidence that ever happened to you?
- If you were to write a book, what would it be about?
- What is one item on your bucket list?
- What song would make the best theme music for you?
Manual test data generation is creating sample data for manual testing. One approach is to prepare a list of items used for testing, generate sample data using your QA team members or developers, and then validate that it works as expected. Manual test data is the most straightforward way to create test data.
What are the four 4 basic testing methods? ›
It is important that everybody understands this. There are generally four recognized levels of testing: unit/component testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing.
How do I create a test plan in Excel? ›- Choose a layout. ...
- Add test strategy information. ...
- Add fields for test identification. ...
- Add fields for test designer and executor. ...
- Add fields for steps. ...
- Add fields for expected and actual results. ...
- Add fields for test status. ...
- Add fields for preconditions and dependencies.
- Examine the item.
- Create a test strategy.
- Create a list of test objectives.
- Specify the test criteria.
- Organizing Resources.
- Construct a Test Environment.
- Estimation and Schedule.
- Establish the Test Deliverables.
This includes the purpose of the Test Plan i.e scope, approach, resources, and schedule of the testing activities. In order to identify the items being tested, features to be tested, testing tasks to be performed, personnel responsible for each task, the risks associated with this plan, etc.
What is random question generator? ›Random question generators are tools that produce questions on demand. For example, you may want to generate questions for icebreakers, games of twenty questions or to facilitate conversations and get to know someone.
What are 10 random questions? ›- If You Had Three Wishes, What Would You Wish For?
- What Would You Rather Throw Away: Love Or Money?
- What's The Most Beautiful Place You've Ever Seen?
- What Was Your Fondest Memory Of High School?
- What's Your Favorite TV Show?
- What's The Strangest Thing In Your Refrigerator?
- Make every question clear and concise for easy understanding.
- Add a description under each question to add more context.
- Make testing fun—add GIFS, videos or images to keep people entertained.
- Show the correct answer using clever logic features.