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Custom Question Fields

NOTE: An * indicates a mandatory field.

Field Label

Description

*Subject

From the drop-down menu, select a subject for the questions. Options include:

  • Chrome
  • Computer Concepts
  • FF
  • IC3
  • MIS
  • MOS
  • MS Access 2019
  • MS Edge
  • MS Excel 2019
  • MS Office 2019
  • MS Outlook 2019
  • MS PowerPoint 2019
  • MS Windows 7
  • MS Windows 8
  • MS Word 2019
  • Office 365
  • Other
  • Programming
Note Subject availability is dependent on the content version assigned to the institution.

Series

If you want to enter remediation information for the question, select a series from the drop-down menu. Options include:

  • 4LTR
  • B&E
  • Basics
  • Certification
  • Emerge
  • Illustrated
  • JSB Testing
  • K12
  • MIS
  • MS Office 13
  • New Perspectives
  • Other
  • Pasewark
  • Performing
  • Practical Series
  • Programming
  • Records Management
  • Revealed
  • SAM
  • Security
  • Shelly Cashman
  • Succeeding Series

Textbook

If you selected a Series, you can also select a textbook from that series by selecting from the drop-down menu.

Chapter/Unit

If you selected a textbook, you can select a chapter or unit from that book's table of contents by selecting from the drop-down menu.

Remediation Page

If you selected a textbook, you can enter a page number.

*Category

Select the type of question you want to enter. Options include:

  • Yes/No
  • True/False
  • Multiple Choice
  • Short Answer
  • Multiple Response

*Type

Click the appropriate Type button: Public or Private

Note A public exam is available to all instructors; a private exam is not available to other instructors.

*Question Text

Enter the text for the components of your question. The format varies based on the selected Type.

*Correct Answer

Enter the correct answer for the question. The format varies based on the selected Type.