Extended multiple choice

You can create Extended Multiple Choice questions in Cirrus. Simply go to your Library, create or select a collection and click ‘+ Add’ or use the drop-down arrow to select this question type. You will be presented with the screen below.

The Extended Multiple Choice (EMC) question combines the power of Multiple Response and Multiple Choice or Either/Or in one template. The question consist of two parts that belong to the same context. Candidates taking an exam will see this question on the same page.

Enter the Title

Write down your Item title here. This is for internal use only; this title will be visible in your Library and further in the process. This title is not visible for candidates taking their exam.

Enter the question

Click inside the text box to enter (or edit) your question. Use the text editor for a range of text editing options. This editor is the same across all question types.

Enter the answer alternatives

Enter your answer alternatives into theavailable boxes. By default, there will be 2 answer boxes. Click on ‘Add Alternative’ to add more. Or, if you wish to delete any answer boxes, use the ‘Remove’ button next to the alternative.

To select the correct answer, simply click on the ‘Correct’ radio button next to the appropriate answer box.

Enter the second part of the question

Click inside the second text box to enter (or edit) part 2 of the question. Use the text editor for a range of text editing options.

Enter answer alternatives

Enter your answer alternatives into theavailable boxes. By default, there will be 2 answer boxes. Click on ‘Add Alternative’ to add more. Or, if you wish to delete any answer boxes, use the ‘Remove’ button next to the alternative.

Add question

You can add more sets, that each time consists of a question text box and two answer alternatives.

Set maximum score for this question

You will also have to set a maximum score for the question. Simply enter a number into the box.

Save, close, preview & cancel

• Click the ‘Save’ button to save the item.
• Click ‘Save and Close’ if you wish to return to your collection overview.
• You can use the ‘Preview’ button to see what the question will look like to the candidate and make sure that the correct answer receives the correct marks.
• Hit 'Cancel' to exit the question editor. You will be see a warning about savingthe page, otherwise your data will get lost.

Specific options

Hit 'Options' to access / setup options. Besides some general Item Options, you can set the 'Scoring type'. This Item type uses Dichotomous scoring by default. Polytomous scoring can be selected.

With Dichotomous scoring the candidate must answer everything correct in order to get a score.

Polytomous scoring gives the candidate partial score if answered partially correct.