Quizzes – How to Format a Word File for Respondus Campus Quiz tool

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Respondus Campus will save an ample amount of time when creating an exam in the Learning Hub. However, before you can start using this tool, you will need to format your Word document prior to working with it in Respondus.

Download one of our sample files listed below.

Quiz Sample #1

Quiz Sample #2

Please Note:

  • Each question must begin with a question number, followed by either a period “.” or a parentheses “)” then either a space or tab.
  • Answers for Multiple Choice (MC), Multiple Response (MR) and True/False (TF) are indicated with an asterisk “*” with no space between the asterisk and letter character.
  • A space is required after the parentheses/period for each answer given
  • Ensure that there are no headers, footers or titles in this document.
  • Questions will spread over to the next page, and recommended NOT to use a page break
  • Identify each question by “Type:” except MC and TF questions.
  • All Written Response (Essay) questions must have answer, define as “a)…” as shown in the example below.
  • All of these questions have a value of 1 point. If you want to change this value add the line “Points: #”. However, all questions following this new points value will take on the new value for points. Another line with “Points: 1” has to be added to the following question to get back to the value of “1”.

Example of How to Code Question Types

Formatting Multiple Choice Questions

Each question must begin with a question number, followed by either a period “.” or a parentheses “)”. The * identifies the correct answer.

For example:

3)

OR

3.

Example:
1. Who provides support on BCIT’s online Learning Management System?
a. AV
*b. ETS
c. ITS
d. ETS and ITS

Formatting True/False Questions

True/False:
2. Albert Einstein created the The Learning Hub at BCIT.
a) True
*b) False

Formatting Multi Select Questions

Multiple Select:
Type: MR
3. How can you contact the Education Technology Support Centre?
*a. Call x7444 (option #2)
b. Visit us at NE25, room 203
c. Honk your car horn
*d. email us at techhelp@bcit.ca

Formatting Written Response Questions

Written Response Answer/Essay (System will not grade this type) (the answer is not shown to the student, but used for the instructor to assist in marking):
Type: E
Points: 5
4. What are the advantages of implementing an Online Learning Management System?
a) The Learning Hub, BCIT’s Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of educational courses. They help the instructor deliver material to the students, administer tests and other assignments, track student progress, and manage grades. LMSs are focused on online learning delivery but support a range of uses, acting as a platform for fully online courses, as well as several hybrid forms, such as blended learning and flipped classrooms.

Formatting Matching Questions

Type: MT
Points: 7
5. Match the following terms with the related description or usage.
a) LMS = Learning Management System.
b) July 3, 2018 = The new and improved LMS is released.
c) Responsive = makes your web page look good on all devices (desktops, tablets, and phones).
d) Blended Learning = combines online digital media with traditional classroom methods.
e) StudyMate = Application to create learning games such as flash cards, crossword puzzles, matching exercises and more.
f) Campus Wide = Application used to convert your MS Word file of quiz questions to the Learning Hub.
h) ETS = provides support to online Learners and Instructors.

Formatting Ordering Questions

Ordering:
Type: ORD
6. Specify the correct order of the days of the weeks
a. Monday
b. Tuesday
c. Wednesday
d. Thursday
e. Friday
f. Saturday

Formatting Short Answer Questions

Short Answer (system tries to grade it – all answers listed are valid). The Essay (E) type of question is the preferred written type question:
Type: S
7. Who is manufacturer of the BCIT online Learning Management System?
a. D2L
b. Desire2Learn
c. Desire 2 Learn

Formatting Fill in the Blank Questions

Type: FMB
8. A [rose, flower] by any other [name] would smell as [sweet, nice].

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