Basic Question Types¶
The examples below represent straight-forward versions of each question type with the correct answer(s) indicated.
Additional details about each question type are available through the links in the navigation menu.
Note
- The examples below demonstrate how to specify correct answers inline (recommended). See using an answer key for an alternate method.
- The Output below was generated using an example Word document:
True/False (TF)¶
2. The symbol "Gl" represents the reference electrode:
a. True
b. *False
Multiple Choice (MC)¶
3. How does organic friction material differ from semi-metallic materials?
a. *Quieter
b. More fade resistant
c. Requires higher pedal pressure
d. Used on front disc brakes
Multi-Select (MS)¶
4. Which of the following individuals are credited with determining the exact speed of light? Select all that apply.
a. *Albert Einstein
b. *Albert Michelson
c. Edward Williams Morley
d. Thomas Edison
Written Response (WR)¶
Also known as the Essay or Long Answer question type.
5. How is the Michelson-Morely experiment related to Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity?
a. In 1887, Albert Michelson and Edward Morely carried out experiments...
Fill-in-Blank (FIB)¶
For each word(s) that will be blank, use square brackets and then include all acceptable forms of the answers inside. Spelling counts! Case does not.
6. A [rose, flower] by any other name would smell as [sweet, good].
Matching (MAT)¶
List each matching pair in an ordered alphabetical list. Specify a choice first, followed by an equals (=) sign, followed by a match.1
7. Match the correct name to the discovery or theory.
a. Michelson-Morley (choice) = Speed of light (match)
b. Einstein = Theory of Relativity
c. Newton = Theory of Gravity
Ordering (ORD)¶
Use an ordered alphabetical list to arrange the answer options in the correct sequence:
8. Put the stages of project management in order.
a. Initiation
b. Planning
c. Execution
d. Control
e. Closing
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Matches must have choices in a 1:1 ratio (no blank choices) ↩