Question types
Read the Type field, then fill the answer fields for that question type.
Read Type on the assignment, then fill the answer fields for that question type.
- Open the exam from Assignments.
- Read Type on the item. You do not choose the type.
Legacy alias: Multiple choice (single)
Older items can still show Multiple choice (single). That label matches Multiple choice (single), and the editor is the same. New type lists do not offer this alias.
Multiple choice (single)
Write each choice under Answer choices. Select Mark as correct on the right choice. The selected choice reads Correct answer. The number of choices is fixed for writers. Use Drag to reorder to change their order.
Multiple choice (multi-select)
The item tells you how many correct answers to mark. Select the checkbox on each correct choice, and write the choice text beside it. Use Drag to reorder to change their order.
True / False
The choices are True and False. Under Correct answer, select the correct one.
Short answer
Enter Model answer. The field shows a character count. An answer over the limit cannot be submitted.
Matching
Under Matching pairs, write Prompts and Options. Select Add decoy to add an extra option. Match each prompt under Correct matches.
Essay
Enter Scoring guide. Sample response (optional) is optional.
Computational
Enter Numeric answer and Tolerance (±). Units (optional) and Alternate accepted forms (optional) are optional. Put one alternate form on each line.
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