Overview of question types

Below is an overview of the question types you can use in your assignments and tests. Certain question types can only be used for a digital test or for a written assignment.

Open question

An open question is one of the most used question types within Ans. For an open question, there is an  option to limit the amount of words a student can use in their answer. There is also an option to work with predefined answers. A predefined answer is shown to all students when they begin with the question. Both students and teachers can make use of the rich content editor. Students have access to one additional functionality, which is the webcam photo. This allows students to take a photo using their webcam which can be embedded in their answer. This can be used for question types where a handwritten answer is preferred. The amount of words and characters that the student has submitted will also be shown.
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Multiple choice question

A multiple-choice question is one of the most used question types within Ans. A multiple-choice question can contain one or multiple correct answers. The answer options of a multiple-choice question can be shuffled randomly for all students. 
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Code editor question

A code editor question can be used in a digital test only. The code editor question is used when students need to provide code in their answer. The following programming language can be used by the students: C++, C#, Haskell, HTML, Java, Javascript, Latex, Matlab, PHP, Python, R, Ruby, Shell script and SQL. 
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File upload question

A file upload question can be used in a digital test only. A file upload question is used to allow students to upload a file during the test. If the uploaded file is for example a JPEG or PNG you can view it during grading or if the file is for example XLS or PSD you can download the file to view on your own computer. Please keep in mind, that if you are using the Safe Exam Browser for your digital test, the file upload question can not be used.
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Fill-in question

A fill-in question can be used in a digital test only. A fill-in question consists of a phrase, sentence, or paragraph with a blank space where a student provides the missing word or words.
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Free formatted question

A free formatted question can be used in a written assignment only. It allows you to create your own format for a question, which will not be boxed. The question requires a description and content in the free format section of the question.
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Hotspot question

A hotspot question can be used in a digital test only. With a hotspot question, students are required to drag and drop one or more markers in the correct areas of an image. The areas can be created by making use of rectangles, circles, or polygons.

As well as the hotspot question, you can also use the hotspot match question. The hotspot match question is similar to the hotspot question. The difference being that with a hotspot match question it doesn't matter in which area the marker is placed to receive points.
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Hotspot match question

A hotspot match question can be used in a digital test only. With the hotspot match question, students are required to drag and drop multiple markers in the correct areas of an image. The area can be created by making use of rectangles, circles, and polygons.

As well as the hotspot match question, you can also use the hotspot question. The hotspot question is similar to the hotspot match question. The difference being that with a hotspot match question it doesn't matter in which area the marker is placed to receive points.
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Image question

An image question can be used in a written assignment only. An image question allows you to upload an image to go along with the question. 
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Match question

A match question can be used in a digital test only. The match question consists of two or more columns and rows. Normally, the columns contain premises (the thing you are asking about) and the rows contain the responses (the options to pick from). Each item in the column is paired with at least one item in the row. The students have to couple the rows to the columns.
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Mathematical equation question

A mathematical equation question can be used in a digital test only. The mathematical equation question is used when students need to answer a question by using an equation. Grading of this question can be done manually or automatically by making use of the equation solver.
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Numerical question

A numerical question can be used in a digital test only. A numerical question can be used to limit the student’s answer to a number. You can specify the answer and margins to review automatically. A numerical question can be a question with a value or a question consisting of variables.
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Order question

An order question can be used in a digital test only. An order question is mostly used if students are required to rank the answers. Students can drag and drop the choices into the right order. 
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