Quiz Question Types

Quiz Question Types

Quick description of the various question types on Moodle. Links to Moodle documentation have been provided for further assistance.



Question Type

Description

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Question Type

Description

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True / False 

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Multiple choice

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Numerical

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Short answer

  • Students type short answer and will receive marks depending on whether it matches the listed acceptable answers written by the tutor

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Calculated (simple)

  • Allows calculated questions which substitute random values into the question’s equation

  • Step by step walk through here

  • Other versions:

    • Calculated complex – more in depth control

    • Calculated multiple choice

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Stack

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Essay

  • The only question type not marked automatically. Long form answers

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Drag and drop into text

  • Drag correct text answer(s) into a sentence

  • Other versions:

    • Drag and drop onto marker 

    • Drag onto image

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Missing words

  • Sentences with drop down selection of words for missing word

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Description

  • Not assessed, just a way to present extra information to students