Multiple Select Question Definition

A multiple select (also named multiple answer) question is followed by a list of choices; one or more selection is allowed.

Characteristics of Multiple Select Questions

Multiple Select questions are a type of a multiple-choice question. Thus they:

• can present problems involving reasoning and judgment
• can check memory for facts
• check recognition but not recall
• use objective rather than subjective scoring

Advantages of Multiple Select Questions

• Credit can be given for partial correctness.
• Increases amount and nature of content assessed in a single question.

Disadvantages of Multiple Select Questions

• Possible disadvantage - Since there is more than one correct answer, students are less able to effectively use an elimination strategy.

Average Response Time

1 minute (high-level questions may take more time).