The Multiple choice item type is a single-answer closed question. The candidate picks one option from a list. Use this article to create a Multiple choice item.
Multiple choice is auto-scored.
Create a Multiple choice item
In a collection, select + Add and choose Multiple choice.
- Enter the title for internal use.
- Enter the question in the rich text editor. Add media or resources as needed.
- Enter the answer alternatives. Three answer boxes appear by default. Select Add alternative for more, or Remove to delete one.
- Mark the correct alternative with its radio button. Optionally assign a score to other alternatives so candidates can earn partial credit.
- Set the maximum score.
- Save and close.
Options
Open Options for item settings:
- Randomise answer order for the candidate.
- Fix position of specific alternatives so they stay where you placed them.
- Labels to add A/B/C/D or i/ii/iii or none.
See Item options for the general item options.
Related articles
- How to add and use items
- Multiple response for questions with more than one correct answer.
- Either or for questions with exactly two options.
- Extended multiple choice for two-part questions.
- Polytomous and dichotomous scoring