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 This question type is compatible with Auto-marking.

In a multiple-choice question, you'll find a main statement or question along with a set of possible answers. The goal, as a student is to choose the accurate answer/answers from the list of choices available.

Create a "Multiple Choice" question

1. Start by writing the question.
   
   
   
   
2. Enter answer options and mark the correct answer/answers.
   
   Here you can also decide whether you want the questions to be mixed up when the students take the exam or if you want them to be presented in the same order for all students.
   
   You can also choose how you want to display the answer options.
   
   There are two options to choose between:
   
   • Radio buttons
   • Checkboxes.
     
     
     
     
3. Specify marking rules.
   
   
   
   You can read more about marking rules for multiple-choice questions in the articles listed below.
   
   Give points if all answers are correct and do not allow incorrect answers.
   
   Give points for each correct answer and deduct for each incorrect answer.
   
   Give points for each correct answer and allow a certain number of incorrect answers.

This is what the question will look like for the students: