Single Choice vs Multiple Choice Questions

This article outlines the distinction between single and multiple-choice questions.

The primary difference lies in how candidates respond. Single-choice questions permit candidates to select only one answer, whereas multiple-choice questions allow them to choose one or more correct answers.

Options available only for multiple-choice questions #

Multiple-choice questions also offer additional options not available for single-choice questions:

  1. Answer Generator: This functionality allows you to determine the quantity of correct and incorrect answers that will be presented randomly within the test.
  2. By the combination of answers grading method: With this feature, you can specify a correct combination of answers to evaluate the question rather than grading each answer individually.

Creating a question with the Answer Generator #

To enable the answer generator, follow the steps below:

  1. Enter the question text in the Create New Question dialog, define the correct answers, and enable the Answer Generator option.
  2. Define the number of correct and incorrect answers that will be displayed in the test.
  3. Once you finish setting the question, click the Add to Pool button to save the question.

MLC question - Answers generator

Creating a question with the By Combination Of Answers Scoring Method #

To create a multiple-choice question using the By Combination of Answers scoring method, follow the steps below:

  1. In the Create New Question dialog, navigate to the Grading and Duration Settings section. From the scoring method dropdown menu, choose By Combination of Answers.
  2. Click the Add Combination button.

Scoring Method - By combination

  1. In the combination of answers dialog, specify the weight of the combination.
  2. Choose the answers to form the combination by using the + button.
  3. Click the Save button to include the created combination in the list of combinations.

Creating Combinations

Example:

  1. Create a multiple-choice question with five answers.
  2. Select the By the combination of answers scoring method.
  3. Limit the user to selecting only three answers.
  4. Create a combination carrying 4 points, specifying three correct answers.
  5. Establish a second combination with 2 points, requiring the selection of two correct answers.

In this example, candidates cannot mark more than three correct answers.

These features empower you to create versatile multiple-choice questions tailored to your preferences.

Single-Choice Questions in Test-Taking #

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