In YouTestMe GetCertified, there are two types of selection-based questions: single-choice and multiple-choice.
While they may appear similar, they differ in functionality, evaluation methods, and how they are presented to candidates.
Key Difference
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Single-choice questions: Candidates can select only one answer.
- Multiple-choice questions: Candidates can select one or more correct answers.
From the Test Creator’s Perspective
When creating questions, selecting between single-choice and multiple-choice defines how candidates can respond.
- In single-choice questions, only one answer can be marked as correct.
- In multiple-choice questions, several answers can be marked as correct. This allows for more complex evaluation, but it is important to inform candidates that they may need to select all correct options.
- If the wrong type of question is created, such as a multiple-choice question instead of a single-choice question, it cannot be converted. The question must be deleted and recreated with the correct type.
From the Candidate’s Perspective
- Single-choice questions are presented with radio buttons, allowing only one selection.
- Multiple-choice questions use checkboxes and may include instructions such as “Select all that apply” to indicate that more than one answer may be correct. To receive full points, all correct answers must be selected.
Practical Considerations for Test Creators
- Single-choice questions are recommended when there is only one correct answer and no partial credit is needed.
- Multiple-choice questions are recommended when there may be more than one correct answer or when awarding partial credit for partially correct responses.
In all cases, it is important to provide clear instructions so that candidates understand how many answers may be correct.
For detailed guides:
Creating multiple-choice questions: check this out.
Creating single-choice questions: this could be helpful.
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