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How do I create an extended multiple choice item?

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  1. Enter the title of the question.
  2. Enter your question.
  3. Add one of multiple (media)file(s) if desired.
    A source file means you can add a PDF that will appear as a separate pop-up window during the test.
    A media file is an image that is shown together with the question.
  4. Enter the possible answers.
  5. Add more possible answers if desired.
  6. Select the correct answer.
  7. Add another question.
  8. Enter the possible answers.
  9. Add more possible answers if desired.
  10. Select the correct answer.
  11. Add another question, if desired.
  12. Select Summative to use this item in a summative test.
    See Default settings for items to get more information about the other settings you will find under Tags.


  1. Enter how many points can be achieved for this question.
  2. Click Preview to see how students will see the published question.
  3. Click Save and close to return to the items page.

Advanced options

  • When creating or editing a question, click Options to set up the advanced options.

Scoring method

  • Select Dichotomous or Polytomous.

Feedback on questions

Feedback set per question can be displayed during a candidate review, or in a formative exam. Here feedback can be displayed after answering a question or at the end of the exam. You can choose between general or detailed feedback.

For both feedback during a candidate review or during /after an exam the following applies: you can choose to show either feedback on alternatives or feedback on question. Only one option is possible.

  1. Choose General if you want to display general feedback.
  2. Select Show feedback on alternatives if you want to enter feedback for all answer alternatives. The feedback will be shown to the candidate with the chosen alternative.
  3. Select Show feedback on question to enter general feedback about the question.
  1. Choose Detailed if you want to give detailed feedback.
  2. Select Show feedback on alternatives if you want to enter feedback for all answer alternatives. The feedback will be shown to the candidate with the chosen alternative.
  3. Select Show feedback on question to enter feedback for the correct, partially correct and incorrect answers.

Workout box

The candidates can use the workout box to clarify their provided answer. These notes will be stored and can be viewed during the marking process.

Select Allow workout box for candidates to allow candidates to have the possibility to argue or calculate their answer.

While compiling the exam you have the option to allow the workoutbox for all questions, none or the selected questions. Please discuss your preferences with the faculty coordinator.

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