Configure Details Specific to Question Types

Configure Details Specific to Question Types

In the Details tab you enter the question, its parameters—and for applicable question types—its correct answer or answers.

Detailed Information:



FieldDescription
Question IDThe unique question ID either manually entered or generated by the LMS. If a common ID prefix has been configured for the question pool the question is created in, the question ID starts with the prefix. You can override the prefix when creating questions.
VersionShows the question's version number. If a question was created with the Question Approval Mode System Configuration setting set to Approval Mode, the question's version number is increased when the question is re-opened for editing and the new version is approved. Previous versions are shown in the Archive tab.
StatusWhen the Question Approval Mode System Configuration setting is set to Simple Mode, you or anyone with unrestricted access permission for the question can update its status to reflect whether it is ready to be included in exams. Only questions with an Active status can be included in exams. When set to Approval Mode, the Status is read-only, and is updated as the question progresses through the approval workflow. Only questions with an Approved status can be included in exams.
LanguageSelect the language in which the question is delivered.
Reference InfoEnter any relevant reference information about the question. This information is shown below the question when the participant takes the an exam containing the question. It is also shown when you preview an exam in the Exam Editor.
Prioritize when selecting questions for random exam sectionsSelect this check box to ensure the question is included in randomly generated exam sections that draw questions from its question pool.
TextEnter the text of the question. 
Always show choices in the same order?This option applies to single and multiple choice questions. Select Yes or No from the drop-down list.
Allow only one answer?This option applies to multiple choice questions. Select Yes if the participant needs to select only one of several possible correct answers. Select No if they must select all correct answers.
Choice#nThis option applies to single and multiple choice questions. Enter the choice text for each option and select the correct answer.
Enable Question AttachmentSelect this check box to enable the + Add attachment link button when the question is selected for an exam.
HintsClick Display additional comments to show this field. Enter a hint to help the participant answer the question.
Pre-CommentClick Display additional comments to show this field. 
ExplanationClick Display additional comments to show this field. 

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