Question Library | About Question Types, Sections and Question Pools
You can use the Question Library to copy, import, edit, organize into sections, and add questions to quizzes, surveys, or self-assessments. There are various types of question types that can be tailored to meet the needs of the learner or the content.
In this article you will find information about:
For more information on how to navigate to the Question Library via Quizzes, Surveys or Self-Assessments, please visit: Navigating to the Question Library
1. Different question types
The following type of quiz questions can be created using the Quizzes tool.
For further information, please visit: How to add questions to a Quiz
True or false (T/F) questions consists of a statement that requires a true or false response
- Add True/False question text
- Select the answer
- Set the number of points attributed to the question
Options
A drop-down menu will appear. Select the Options that can be added to the quiz
- Add Feedback - a text box will appear where it is possible to add Feedback to the question
- Add Hint - a text box will appear where it is possible to add a hint to the question
- Add Short Description - a text box will appear where it is possible to add a short description to the question
- Add Enumeration - a text box will appear where it is possible to enumerate the question
Saving the question
After adding further options to the question, there are several options possible,
- Save - to save the True or False Question
OR
- The downward arrow next to Save, a drop-down menu will appear, select
- Save and new - to save and open a new True or False Question
- Save and copy - to save and copy the newly created question
- Cancel - to cancel the True or False Question
Multiple choice (MC) questions is a form of an objective assessment in which respondents are asked to select only correct answers from the choices offered as a list
1. Add question text
2. Add and tick the circle with the correct answer
3. (Optional) Tick the box to randomise answer order
4. (Optional) Click on Add Answer to add answer box
5. Set the number of points attributed to the question
Options
A drop-down menu will appear. Select the Options that can be added to the quiz
- Add Feedback - a text box will appear where it is possible to add Feedback to the question
- Add Hint - a text box will appear where it is possible to add a hint to the question
- Add Short Description - a text box will appear where it is possible to add a short description to the question
- Add Custom Weights - a text box will appear where it is possible to add custom weights to the question
- Add Enumeration - a text box will appear where it is possible to enumerate the question
Saving the question
After adding further options to the question, there are several options possible,
- Save - to save the Multiple Choice Question
OR
- The downward arrow next to Save, a drop-down menu will appear, select
- Save and new - to save and open a new Multiple Choice Question
- Save and copy - to save and copy the newly created question
- Cancel - to cancel the Multiple Choice Question
Multi-Select (M-S) questions require respondents to identify one or more correct answers in a list of possible answers. Unlike multiple-choice (MC) questions, multi-select questions enable you to choose a grading format and allow users to select more than one answer.
1. Add question text
2. Add and tick the circle with the correct answer
3. (Optional) Click on Add Answer to add answer box
4. (Optional) Tick the box to randomise answer order
5. Set the number of points attributed to the question
6. Click on the downward arrow
7. Select the type of points assignation,
- All or Nothing - Full points only attributed when all correct answers are selected and all incorrect answers are left blank. Students cannot earn partial points.
- Correct Selections - Points are evenly distributed across all answers. Students earn partial points for each answer correctly selected and left blank.
- Correct Answers, Limited Selection - Points are evenly distributed across correct answers only. The number of selections allowed is limited to the number of correct answers. Students earn partial points for each correct answer selected.
- Right Minus Wrong Selections - Points are evenly distributed across all answers. Students earn partial points for each answer correctly selected and left blank. Students lose points for answers incorrectly selected or left blank. Learners cannot receive less than 0 points.
Options
A drop-down menu will appear. Select the Options that can be added to the quiz
- Add Feedback - a text box will appear where it is possible to add Feedback to the question
- Add Hint - a text box will appear where it is possible to add a hint to the question
- Add Short Description - a text box will appear where it is possible to add a short description to the question
- Add Enumeration - a text box will appear where it is possible to enumerate the question
Saving the question
After adding further options to the question, there are several options possible,
- Save - to save the Multi-Select Question
OR
- The downward arrow next to Save, a drop-down menu will appear, select
- Save and new - to save and open a new Multi-Select Question
- Save and copy - to save and copy the newly created question
- Cancel - to cancel the Multi-Select Question
A written response (WR) questions require respondents to write detailed answers in response to open-ended questions.
1. Add question text
2. Tick the box to enable HTML Editor for students responses
3. Tick the box to enable inserted images and attachments
4. Set the number of points attributed to the question
Options
A drop-down menu will appear. Select the Options that can be added to the quiz
- Add Feedback - a text box will appear where it is possible to add Feedback to the question
- Add Hint - a text box will appear where it is possible to add a hint to the question
- Add Short Description - a text box will appear where it is possible to add a short description to the question
- Add Answer key - a text box will appear where it is possible to add an answer key for evaluators
- Add Custom Response Box Size - a box will appear, it is possible to select the size of the response (sentence, paragraph or essay)
- Add Enumeration - a text box will appear where it is possible to enumerate the question
Saving the question
After adding further options to the question, there are several options possible,
- Save - to save the Written Response Question
OR
- The downward arrow next to Save, a drop-down menu will appear, select
- Save and new - to save and open a new Written Response Question
- Save and copy - to save and copy the newly created question
- Cancel - to cancel the Written Response Question
The Short answer (SA) questions require respondents to create one word or brief sentence answers in response to open-ended questions.
1. Add question text
2. Click on the downward arrow next to abc, a drop-down menu will appear
3. Select an answer:
- Text
- Case-Sensitive Text
- Regular Expression
All blank answers are assessed when using the same comparison method
4. Click Add Blank to add more Answers
5. Set the number of points attributed to the question
Options
A drop-down menu will appear. Select the Options that can be added to the quiz
- Add Feedback - a text box will appear where it is possible to add Feedback to the question
- Add Hint - a text box will appear where it is possible to add a hint to the question
- Add Short Description - a text box will appear where it is possible to add a short description to the question
Saving the question
After adding further options to the question, there are several options possible,
- Save - to save the Short Answer Question
OR
- The downward arrow next to Save, a drop-down menu will appear, select
- Save and new - to save and open a new Short Answer Question
- Save and copy - to save and copy the newly created question
- Cancel - to cancel Short Answer Question
Multi-Short Answer (MSA) questions require respondents to answer a multi-solution question and input their answers into individual input boxes. Respondent’s answers are checked against each possible answer stored in the answer fields.
Under the heading General,
1. (Optional) Enter a title
2. Set the number of points attributed to the question
3. Click on the downward arrow to select the difficulty (1 to 5)
4. Add question text
5. (Optional) Click on Insert an image
6. (Optional) Add an image description
Adding a title to the question can be useful when retrieving the question in the Question Library
Scroll down, until the Options heading,
7. Add Input boxes
8. Click on the downward arrow to select the number of Rows (1-6)
9. Click on the downward arrow to select the number of Columns (20 -60)
10. Type in a number of answers to be added, click on Add Answer
11. Click on Check Answers
In the Input boxes overview
12. Add an answer
13. Add the Weight (%) of the question
14. Select the type of evaluation,
- Case Insensitive - Auto-grading searches for a matching character pattern in the answer text with or without letter case correctness
- Case Sensitive - Auto-grading searches for a matching character pattern in the answer text that must have letter case correctness
- Regular Expression - Auto-grading uses meta-characters to search for one or more matching strings in the answer text's character pattern. What you set as meta-character parameters helps determine letter case sensitivity
15. Click on Expand question hint in the HTML Editor add question hint
16. Click on Expand question feedback in the HTML Editor add feedback
Saving and previewing the question
After adding further options to the question, there are several options possible,
- Save - to save the Multi-Short Answer Question
- Save and new - to save and open a new Multi-Short Answer Question
- Save and copy - to save and copy the newly created question
- Preview - to preview the newly created Multi-Short Answer Question
- Cancel - to cancel the Multi-Short Answer Question
Fill in the Blanks (FIB) question consists of a phrase, sentence, or paragraph with a blank space where a student provides the missing word or words.
Under the heading General,
1. (Optional) Add a title
2. Set the number of points attributed to the question
3. Click on the downward arrow to select the difficulty (1 to 5)
4. (Optional) Click on Insert an image
5. (Optional) Add an image description
Scroll down to the Question Text heading,
6. Click on Add Blank to insert 1 Blank
7. Click on Add Text to insert 1 Text
8. Add text in the HTML Editor
9. Click on the downward arrow to select the Size (5-30)
10. Click on Add Answer to insert 1 Answer
11. Click on Check Answers
12. Add the Answer
13. Add the Weight (%) of the question
14. Select the type of evaluation,
- Case Insensitive - Auto-grading searches for a matching character pattern in the answer text with or without letter case correctness
- Case Sensitive - Auto-grading searches for a matching character pattern in the answer text that must have letter case correctness
- Regular Expression - Auto-grading uses meta-characters to search for one or more matching strings in the answer text's character pattern. What you set as meta-character parameters helps determine letter case sensitivity
Scroll down,
15. Click on Expand question hint in the HTML Editor add question hint
16. Click on Expand question feedback in the HTML Editor add feedback
Saving and previewing the question
After adding further options to the question, there are several options possible,
- Save - to save the Fill in the Blanks Question
- Save and new - to save and open a new Fill in the Blanks Question
- Save and copy - to save and copy the newly created question
- Preview - to preview the newly created Fill in the Blanks Question
- Cancel - to cancel the Fill in the Blanks Question
Matching (MAT) questions require respondents to choose from a set of possible match choices from drop-down lists and correctly pair them with related items. This question type enables you to assess users' recognition of information and demonstrate comprehension of specific relationships.
Under the heading General,
1. (Optional) Add a title
2. Set the number of points attributed to the question
3. Click on the downward arrow to select the difficulty (1 to 5)
4. Add question text
5. (Optional) Click on Insert an image
6. (Optional) Add an image description
Scroll down, under the heading choices,
7. Select the grading method for the question:
- Equally weighted - The total point value is divided equally among all possible correct matches. Users receive equally weighted points for each correct answer
- All or nothing - Users receive full points for the question if they select all of the correct answers and none of the incorrect answers. Users receive zero points if they miss any correct answers or select any incorrect answers
- Right minus wrong - Users receive points equal to the number of right answers they choose minus the number of incorrect answers they choose
8. Click on Add Choice to insert 1 Choice
9. Add text in the HTML Editor
Scroll down to the heading Matches,
10. Click on Add Match, to add 1 Match
11. Add Match text in the HTML Editor
12. Click on the downward arrow to select the corresponding Choice to the matching value
Scroll down,
13. Click on Expand question hint in the HTML Editor add question hint
14. Click on Expand question feedback in the HTML Editor add feedback
Saving and previewing the question
After adding further options to the question, there are several options possible,
- Save - to save the Matching Question
- Save and new - to save and open a new Matching Question
- Save and copy - to save and copy the newly created question
- Preview - to preview the newly created Matching Question
- Cancel - to cancel the Matching Question
The ordering question type displays several short sentences in a random order which are to be dragged into the correct sequential order. Under the heading General,
1. (Optional) Add a title
2. Set the number of points attributed to the question
3. Click on the downward arrow to select the difficulty (1 to 5)
4. Add question text
5. (Optional) Click on Insert an image
6. (Optional) Add an image description
In the Options area, do the following:
- Select the grading method:
- Equally weighted - The total point value is divided equally among all possible correct matches. Users receive equally weighted points for each correct answer
- All or nothing - Users receive full points for the question if they select all of the correct answers and none of the incorrect answers. Users receive zero points if they miss any correct answers or select any incorrect answers
- Right minus wrong - Users receive points equal to the number of right answers they choose minus the number of incorrect answers they choose
- Click on Add Item to add 1 item
- Add Value in the HTML Editor
- Click on the downward arrow to select the corresponding Choice to the matching value
- Add Feedback in the HTML Editor
Scroll down,
12. Click on Expand question hint in the HTML Editor add question hint
13. Click on Expand question feedback in the HTML Editor add feedback
Saving and previewing the question
After adding further options to the question, there are several options possible,
- Save - to save the Ordering Question
- Save and new - to save and open a new Ordering Question
- Save and copy - to save and copy the newly created question
- Preview - to preview the newly created Ordering Question
- Cancel - to cancel the Ordering Question
Arithmetic questions enable you to assess users' knowledge and comprehension of mathematics and number theory. Under the heading General,
1. (Optional) Add a title
2. Set the number of points attributed to the question
3. Click on the downward arrow to select the difficulty (1 to 5)
4. Add question text
5. (Optional) Click on Insert an image
6. (Optional) Add an image description
You can ensure each respondent receives a unique question by including variables enclosed with curly braces that randomly generate numbers within the problem. For example, if you set variables x, y, and z with a Min 1 to Max 5 number range in 1-step increments, the question “You have {x} green marbles, {y} red marbles, and {z} blue marbles. How many marbles do you have in total?” will randomly generate a rational number (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) for {x}, {y}, and {z}.
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7. Tick the box to allow attachments to support answers
8. Enter the Formula using the following supported operations, functions, and constants
9. Click on Test to verify your formula
10. Click on the downward arrow to add an Answer Precision, for a specific number of decimals (1-10)
11. Tick the box to enforce precision
12. Select the Tolerance units or percentage to accept near-accurate, estimated, or rounded answers
13. Enter a unit type (mm, cm, grams, inches, etc.)
14. Click on the downward arrow to assign a weighted points value to the measurement unit
15. Select one of the Evaluation Option,
- Case Insensitive - Auto-grading searches for a matching character pattern in the answer text with or without letter case correctness.
- Case Sensitive - Auto-grading searches for a matching character pattern in the answer text that must have letter case correctness.
- Regular Expression - Auto-grading uses meta-characters to search for one or more matching strings in the answer text's character pattern. What you set as meta-character parameters helps determine letter case sensitivity.
Scroll down, under the heading Variables,
16. Click on Add Variable to add 1 Variable
17. Add a name to the Variable
18. Add a Min. to the Variable
19. Add a Max. to the Variable
20. Click on the downward arrow to provide the Decimal places
21. Enter the number to the Step
Scroll down,
22. Click on Expand question hint in the HTML Editor add question hint
23. Click on Expand question feedback in the HTML Editor add feedback
Saving and previewing the question
After adding further options to the question, there are several options possible,
- Save - to save the Arithmetic Question
- Save and new - to save and open a new Arithmetic Question
- Save and copy - to save and copy the newly created question
- Preview - to preview the newly created Arithmetic Question
- Cancel - to cancel the Arithmetic Question
Significant figures questions require respondents to answer in scientific notation and provide solutions that contain a specified number of significant figures. Math and science courses commonly use this question type. You can ensure each respondent receives a unique question by including set variables that randomly generate scientific notations within the problem.
Under the heading General,
- (Optional) Add a title
- Set the number of points attributed to the question
- Click on the downward arrow to select the difficulty (1 to 5)
- Add question text
- (Optional) Click on Insert an image
- (Optional) Add an image description
Scroll down,
7. Tick the box to allow attachments to support answers
8. Enter the Formula using the following supported operations, functions, and constants
9. Click on Test to verify your formula
10. Click on the downward arrow to add Significant Figures (1-7)
11. Click on the downward arrow to select the percentage of points for incorrect significant figures
12. Select the Tolerance units or percentage to accept near-accurate, estimated, or rounded answers
13. Enter a unit type (mm, cm, grams, inches, etc.)
14. Click on the downward arrow to assign a weighted points value to the measurement unit
15. Select one of the Evaluation Option,
- Case Insensitive - Auto-grading searches for a matching character pattern in the answer text with or without letter case correctness.
- Case Sensitive - Auto-grading searches for a matching character pattern in the answer text that must have letter case correctness.
- Regular Expression - Auto-grading uses meta-characters to search for one or more matching strings in the answer text's character pattern. What you set as meta-character parameters helps determine letter case sensitivity.
16. Click on Add Variable to add 1 Variable
17. Add a name to the Variable
18. Add a Min. to the Variable
19. Add a Max. to the Variable
20. Enter the number to the Step
Scroll down,
21. Click on Expand question hint in the HTML Editor add question hint
22. Click on Expand question feedback in the HTML Editor add feedback
Saving and previewing the question
After adding further options to the question, there are several options possible,
- Save - to save the Significant Figures Question
- Save and new - to save and open a new Significant Figures Question
- Save and copy - to save and copy the newly created question
- Preview - to preview the newly created Significant Figures Question
- Cancel - to cancel the Significant Figures Question
2. Sections
Sections can be useful when organising questions for the Question Library
- Enter a Section Title
- Tick the box to hide the Section Title from students
- Enter Section Text
- Tick the box to hide the Section Text from students
- Tick the box to shuffle questions within this section,
- Click on Save
3. Question Pools
Question pools allow you to create quizzes with randomized questions. Question pools are an effective way to prevent cheating on quizzes as they ensure each learner receives a unique set of questions.
- Enter a Question Pool Title
- Enter the Number of Questions to Select
- Enter the Points per Question
- Click on Browse Question Library to browse the Question Library for existing questions
- Click on Save
A dynamic preview is automatically generated when questions are imported into a question pool
Now you know about question types, sections and question pools in Brightspace!
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