Question types

Seven question types and how each is graded.

For: Instructor Reviewed 15 October 2026
TypeUsed forGrading
Multiple choiceOne correct answer from severalAutomatic
Multiple answerMore than one correct optionAutomatic
True / falseStatementsAutomatic
Fill in the blankShort factual answersAutomatic
CodingPrograms with test casesAutomatic, by test cases passed
Speaking (communication)Spoken answersBy staff or AI-assisted
File uploadDocuments, images, work samplesManual by staff

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