Guide to Using Short Answer Questions in Forms

Feature Summary

Short answer questions are used to set up open-ended questions. Candidates enter text in the answer area to respond. This is suitable for questions that require candidates to express themselves freely and supports manual grading.

Feature Details

Feature Dimension	Description
Subscription Limit	No subscription limit
Version Limit	No version limit

Steps

Add a Short Answer Question

Feature Entry
Edit tab > Exam Question Types > Short Answer button

1. Click the Edit tab at the top.
2. Expand the Exam Question Types area in the left panel.
3. Click the Short Answer button to add it to the form.
4. Enter the question content.

Set Up a Reference Answer

Feature Entry
Short answer question > Question Settings > Set Up Reference Answer

1. Click the added short answer question.
2. Enter the reference answer in the right panel.
3. The reference answer is for grading reference.

Set Up Score

Feature Entry
Short answer question > Question Settings > Question Score

1. Click the added short answer question.
2. Locate the Question Settings panel on the right.
3. Click Question Score to set the score for the question.

FAQ

Question 1: How are short answer questions graded?

• Solution: Short answer questions require manual grading. You can view candidates' answers and grade them manually on the Grading page.

Question 2: How do I set up a reference answer for a short answer question?

• Solution: Click the short answer question and enter the reference answer in the right panel for grading reference.

Question 3: How do I limit the number of words candidates can enter?

• Solution: Click the short answer question and set up input limits under Basic Settings to limit the word count.

Notes

• Short answer questions require manual grading.
• Setting up a reference answer helps make quick judgments during grading.