The basic question types are HTML-based with a text editor provided to style the body of the questions.
Multiple Choice
The typical formatting choice for a simple multiple choice question. The choices are shuffled each time the question appears.
Requirements - at least two answer choices and an explanation of the solution
Automatically graded - yes
Multi-part - yes
Eligible for homework or test - yes, to both
Randomization level - low
Short Answer
Short answer questions are graded based on provided keywords for comparison.
Requirements - Case-sensitive keywords for grading, includes numerical keywords but must match exactly for credit and an explanation of the solution
Automatically graded - yes
Multi-part - yes
Eligible for homework or test - homework only
Randomization level - none
Essay
Essay questions are manually graded using the built-in essay grading portal.
Requirements - a question and an explanation of the solution
Automatically graded - no
Multi-part - yes
Eligible for homework or test - no
Randomization level - none
| Multiple Choice | Short Answer | Essay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | The typical formatting choice for a simple multiple choice question. The choices are shuffled each time the question appears. | Graded based on provided keywords for comparison. | Manually graded using the built-in essay grading portal. |
| Requirements | at least 2 answer choices and an explanation | Case-sensitive, exact-matching keywords and an explanation | Question body and explanation |
| Automatically graded | yes | yes | no |
| Multi-part | yes | yes | yes |
| Eligible for all assignment types | yes | web assignments and learning modules only | learning modules only |
| Randomization level | low | none | none |
