Question Types

Select one option

This is an example of a multiple choice question, where you are given a number of possible of answers, and are expected to select the option you think is correct.

To select an answer, simply click the button alongside the statement you believe is correct.

If you change your mind, click on a different button to highlight that answer instead.

You can come back and change your response at any time before you select ‘Finish assessment’ to submit your answers. Either by using the previous or next buttons or by clicking the ‘Questions pathway’ option and selecting the question you want to review.

Select multiple options

Sometimes you may be asked to select all the options that apply to the question. For these questions, simply click on all of the boxes that apply.

If you change your mind about a selection, click in the box and the tick will disappear.

Match the options

In a question like this, you are being asked to match answers to different statements, or facts.

To begin matching up the corresponding answer to the statement, click on the arrow on the right-hand side of the drop down menu. To select an answer, click on the option you believe to be correct.

If you would like to change your answer, simply click on the drop down menu again and select an alternative option.

Questions pathway

Don’t forget, you are able to access the 'Questions pathway' throughout the assessment. Clicking on the link will allow you to gain an overview of which questions you have attempted, and which questions you still need to complete.

Clicking on a question in the Questions pathway will take you directly to the question, where you can complete the question or change your answer if you wish. You should note that any questions you do not attempt will be marked as incorrect in your final score.

Finishing the assessment

To end the assessment and submit your answers, click ‘Finish assessment’. As you are only able to complete the assessment once, you should be certain you have completed as much as you can before doing this.

Your results

On finishing the assessment, you will receive instant feedback. On the results page, the questions are listed, with correct answers marked with a tick and incorrect answers, or those you did not attempt, marked with a cross. For further feedback, click on a question. To return to the results page from a question, click on ‘Back to results’.

You will also be awarded a numerical and a percentage score for the assessment. This score will be saved in your gradebook along with all your assessment scores, which you can access by clicking on the ‘My gradebook’ link. You can also access the gradebook at any time from the menu link. Your instructor will also be able to view your assessment scores.