Formatting The Exams/Quizzes

Introduction:

This document will provide the different formats for uploading an exam into the Respondus Test Generator.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. 1.When Creating an Exam/Quiz from scratch, it is important to note that the accepted file types are as follows:
  • Notepad: Plain Text (.txt)
  • Notepad: Rich Text (.rtf)
  • Microsoft Word: document (.doc & .docx)

Question Enumeration

Required Elements 

Description 

  1. or 1. 

Questions must begin with numbers, followed by a parenthesis “)” or period “.” 

A space should be between the question number and the wording. 

  1. or a. 

Answers must begin with A-T, followed by a parenthesis “)” or period “.” Answers can be in lowercase or caps. 

A space should be between the answer number and the wording. 


Answer Choice Enumeration and Correct Answer Identification

Required Elements 

Description 

 *b

The correct answers for multiple choice, true & false, and multiple answer questions are indicated by an asterisk “*” before the letter. 

Answers:
1.C
2.E
3.D

OR you can place the correct answers at the end of the file. Must begin with “Answers:” 


Formatting Questions Types

These supported codes are written as “Type: ” on top of the title/question. See the table below for the supported codes.

Type: 

Description: 
MC Multiple Choice
TF True or False
MR Multiple Response (Multiple Answer)
FB Fin in the Blank
FMB Multiple Fill in the Blank
ES Essay
MT Matching
ORD Ordering

 

Troubleshooting Tips:

  • •Make sure there are no spaces between the number and the question.
  • •Make sure the test has been saved under the correct document type.

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