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All questions imported into the Question Bank must adhere to a specific format. The required format will vary based on the question type. The table below lists all question types currently supported and the format for each type:

Question Type

Code

Screen Style

Format

Notes

Multiple Choice

MC

2.52

Question Type (code), Title, question text, text option 1, correct/incorrect, text option 2, correct/incorrect, etc.

Up to 9 text options are supported.
Multiple answers can be correct.

Matching

MAT

4.55

Question Type (code), Title, question text, text option 1, matching target text, text option 2, matching target text, etc.

Up to 9 answers and matching text are supported.
The 'randomize target text at run-time' option will be selected for any imported questions of this type.
Multiple text options may use the same target text.

Fill in the Blank

FIB

2.56

Question Type (code), Title, question text, input mask, answer 1, answer 2, etc.

Input mask can be blank.
Multiple valid answers accepted.
If an input mask is specified, all valid answers must match the input mask.

An example document is displayed in table format below. This format must be followed or the import will fail. Note: The Title column can remain blank if question titles are not used.

MC

Knowledge Check 1

What is 22 + 40?

52

incorrect

62

correct

72

incorrect

MAT

Knowledge Check 2

Match the word to its definition.

Autodidact

A person who has learned a subject without the benefit of a teacher

Synonymous

Equivalent in meaning

Defenestrate

To throw out a window

FIB

Knowledge Check 3

What animal is like a writing desk?

*****

Raven

raven




Note: When creating questions in Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software, ensure the file is saved in CSV format.