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Keyword-based Question

Description

A 'container' that allows for the random selection at runtime of question based around a keyword.

Rationale

In formative self-assessments it is useful in some situations to randomise which questions are presented to students each time they go in.

Notes:

  1. They should not be used on summative exams.
  2. Calculation questions are not supported in keyword based question blocks (They will be from 6.0.3)

Fit Criterion

Presentation

  • At run-time a question is selected at random from a keyword within the module.
  • When new questions are tagged with the keyword they automatically become available to the keyword 'container'.
  • When a question is selected by the system all the standard 'rules' of this question type then apply.
  • Once a random question has been selected at runtime for a particular question is must not change when going between screens.

Marking

  • Marking should follow the 'rules' of the selected 'child' question.

Feedback

  • Feedback should follow the 'rules' of the selected 'child' question.

Limited Save

  • Not possible as random questions should not be used in summative exams.

Standard Setting

  • Not possible

Data Format

Correct Answer

  • Stored in whatever way the 'source' question type stores in.

Student Answer

  • Stored in whatever way the 'source' question type stores in.