This article explains how to use the question-and-answer randomization option for tests that are manually created but also for tests that are generated.
About randomization options #
The following options are possible when creating a test:
- If the Question randomization option is enabled, each candidate will have a different order of questions.
- If the Answer randomization option is enabled, each candidate will have a different order of answers.
Note: It is possible to disable both options simultaneously, enable just one of these two options, or enable both.
Randomization in a manually created test #
The following rules apply to a manually created test:
- Answers with Ordering and Matching question types are always randomized.
- Answers with Essay, True/false, Matrix, Open-ended, and Hot Spot questions always have the same answer order.
- Multiple and Single choice questions always have the same answer order by default but can be randomized by enabling the Answer randomization option.
Randomization in a generated test #
The following rules apply to Generated test:
- The answers to Ordering and Matching types of questions are always randomized.
- Answers with Essay, True/False, Matrix, Open-ended, and Hot Spot questions always have the same order.
- Multiple and Single choice questions always have the same answer order by default.
Enabling Question randomization and Answer randomization #
Select the Tests tab in the left-side menu and select the New test tab.
In the fifth step of the test creation process, Add questions, and enable the option you want.
Note: If this option is enabled, the order of questions and answers to candidates with the same test version will also be different.
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