Authoring Tool: Types of questions

The following post contains all the question types available in the Authoring Tool. In each, you'll find a brief explanation of how to use it, an explanatory video, and a link to the explanatory post for that question type.

 

Single choice question. The candidate selects one right answer among all available. The remaining answers will be considered wrong.

 

Multiple choice question. the candidate needs to choose two or more correct answers among all available.

 

Case study question. Is a detailed scenario with multiple section headings and, possibly, also exhibits.

 

Reorder list question. In this question type, the candidate needs to order a list with different statements in the right order.

 

Live screen question. This question type presents a base image were to add drop-down menus or checkboxes (or both) for the answers that the candidate should mark.

 

Pin question. In this question type, the candidate needs to select a hotspot of the base image (for example, where to find something or do something).

 

Content table question. The candidate can create a table with diferent rows. Each row can be a question.

 

Tree question. The candidate should match one or more statements with one or more solutions.

 

Select and place question. A base image is used with blank spaces to which the candidate needs to drag a drop the answers (graphics).

 

Fill in the blank question. The candidate needs to fill in a blank space with the answer. There can be multiple right answers.

 

Build list question. In this question type, the candidate needs to choose several answers among all available. In any order.

 

Build and reorder list question. The candidate needs to choose several answers among all avaible. In the right order.

 

Command line question. , The candidate can simulate  how to create command lines.