Most questions on exams are in traditional multiple-choice format. However, exams also use common alternative item types such as
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• Multiple correct options—allows multiple choices to be correct
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Point and click—requires examinees to click on part of a graphic to answer
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Drag and drop—requires examinees to click on and drag items to match, sort, rank, or label
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Fill in the blank—provides a space for examinees to enter a response to the question All questions, including alternative item types, are scored as either correct or incorrect.
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No partial credit is given