CBT Question Types and Formats Flashcards
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What is a 'hotspot' question type in a CBT exam?
Answer: A question where you click on a specific area of an image to indicate your answer
Hotspot questions require test-takers to click on a specific region of an image, diagram, or figure as their answer.
What distinguishes a 'drag and drop' CBT question from a standard multiple-choice question?
Answer: It requires moving items into correct categories or sequences rather than clicking an answer
Drag and drop questions assess higher-order thinking by requiring test-takers to organize, sequence, or categorize items.
What is a 'select all that apply' (SATA) question in a CBT exam?
Answer: A question where multiple answers may all be correct and must all be selected
SATA questions require identifying every correct answer from the options, with partial credit sometimes not awarded if any correct option is missed.
What is a 'matching' question type in a CBT exam?
Answer: A question where you pair items from two columns based on their relationship
Matching questions assess knowledge of relationships by requiring test-takers to correctly pair related items from two separate lists.
What is an 'ordered response' or 'sequencing' question in a CBT exam?
Answer: A question requiring you to arrange steps or events in the correct order
Sequencing questions evaluate knowledge of processes, procedures, or chronological events by requiring correct ordering.
What is a 'fill in the blank' CBT question type?
Answer: A question requiring you to type a specific word or number into a text box
Fill in the blank questions require recalling and typing a specific answer, testing precise knowledge without answer choices to guide you.