Multiple Choice

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Norwegian: Oppgavetype flervalg (ett svar)

English: Question type Multiple Choice


Automatic evaluation. Question with a single correct answer.


To edit the fields specific to this question type, click the interaction area (where you can see the different alternatives).

Specific options

Prompt

This is the text that will appear above the alternatives.

Alternatives

Use this section to update the text of each alternative. You can also add or remove alternatives.
Don't forget to have one alternative set as the correct answer! (Use the green circle to the left of the alternatives.

You can add three types of alternatives: Plain text, LaTeX, or images. Any images added will be automatically scaled to 150 pixels.

Layout can be either vertical (default) or horizontal.


Options

You have the option to randomize the order of the alternatives when the students are seeing the question.

General options

Marks

  • Points per correct answer: the total amount of points the student will score for this question if he answers correctly.
  • Points per wrong answer: the total amount of points the student will score for this question if he answers incorrectly. Use negative values if you want to penalize the student.
  • By alternative: enabling this option will allow you to set a score per alternative (navigate to the editing of the alternatives to see the new fields for score).

Mark scheme

Add a mark scheme for the grader to see in the grading-tool.  

MP-property

This feature needs activation. Contact Service Desk to enable this funktion.

Main Illustration

Add an image or an embed code. Click here to learn more. Remember to preview your question by clicking the preview icon on the top right.

PDF Panel

Attach a PDF. The PDF will not be visible in question edit mode, preview your question to ensure it is displayed correctly. Click here to learn more. 

Labels

Use labels to tag your questions with, for example, specific subjects. You can later use the labels to easily find your questions in the question bank. Click here to learn more. 

Navigation Bar

At the bottom of the screen you will find a navigation bar. This bar allows you to quickly jump from question to question without having to visit the test overview.

Furthermore, the navigation bar presents a shortcut for creating a new question (with an optional checkbox to create a question of the same type as the one you are editing). This functionality streamlines the question creation process by not forcing the user to visit the test overview.