Question types for tests and self-tests

FELIX 40-100

What you need to know

Possible question types (incl. linked video clips):

External link opens in a new window:Upload file
External link opens in a new window:Drag and Drop
External link opens in a new window:Free text
Hot text
Hotspot
KPRIM question
External link opens in a new window:Cloze/numeric input
External link opens in a new window:Cloze with dropdown
Matrix question
Multiple Choice
Single Choice
True/False question
Sequence
Draw

The question pool: My personal question database

We recommend that you create questions for tests/self-tests in the question pool. The question pool is a database of questions including all associated information/metadata (author, keywords, key values for item analysis, etc.). The question pool allows questions to be created as independent items in a catalogue-like structure, saved, edited, categorised in lists and used flexibly. Questions can also be shared with other users if desired. Once you have created your questions in the question pool, you can import them into tests and self-tests.

Tests and self-tests

Tests are used to check knowledge. A test can be integrated as a personalised "real" test (e.g. as an e-exam) or as an anonymised self-test (exercise).
Tests / self-tests and their feedback are also available to people outside the university via the guest login.

What you have to do

  1. Create questions in the question pool (Helpcard 40-110) / import existing questions into the question pool (Helpcard 40-120).

  2. Create test and import questions from question pool (Helpcard 40-130).

  3. Include test in the desired course as a test or self-test (Helpcard 30-160).

  4. The following question formats are available:


    Single choice: a question with at least two answer alternatives, only one of which can be selected and defined as correct.


    Multiple choice: a question with at least two answer alternatives, of which several answers can be selected and defined as correct.


    Kprim: question with four statements, each defined as true/false. Note, special scoring: three correct answers = 50% of possible points, two and less = 0%.


    Matrix: question matrix with multiple columns and rows. One or more answers can be selected in a row.


    Drag and Drop: terms can be assigned to categories. A term can be assigned to one or more categories.


    True/False: similar to the Kprim question type. Statements must be evaluated per line.


    Cloze/Gap: required terms are displayed as gaps. Several terms can be defined as correct.
     

    Cloze/Gap text with dropdown: Gaps in a text should be filled in. Answers are available in a dropdown menu.


    Numerical input: numerical inputs are presented as gaps. The results can be concrete numbers (exact) or as numbers (absolute/relative) within a predefined range.


    Hot text: within continuous text one or more predefined terms can be selected as correct.


    Hotspot question: several areas in an uploaded image can be defined as false/correct.


    Free text: question with freely formulated answers in a predefined text field of any size. Evaluation is not carried out automatically.


    Upload file: question format allows submission of a created file within a test/self-test.


    Draw: set image can be edited. Evaluation is not automatic.


    Sequence: terms or images are to be put in a vertical or horizontal order. Evaluation is carried out automatically.

    • For all question formats in which several alternatives per question (part) can be ticked (e.g. multiple choice, matrix, drag and drop and hot text questions), please bear in mind that participants will receive the full number of points if they select all answer alternatives.
      You can prevent this when scoring the question by selecting the "Points per answer" option (in the "Points" tab) and giving negative points for the "wrong" answer alternatives.
      For a multiple-choice question with A = correct, B = incorrect, C = correct, D = incorrect, for example, you would then have to enter the points 1, -1, 1, -1.
      Please note that each question may never result in less than 0 points.
      After changing the points, check the "Maximum achievable score" again, as this is not automatically corrected/added up.

Problems or questions?