MicroTest Pro’s formatted templates simplify the question entry process. Use the question types displayed in the Question menu (Essay, Short Answer, Fill in the Blank, Matching, Identification, True or False, Multiple Choice, or Matching Question) to format new questions.

The entry fields available in each question type template are shown below:

Question Type — Entry Fields

Essay — question stem, answer, explanation

Short Answer — question stem, answer, explanation

Fill in the Blank — question stem, answer, explanation

Matching (point per choice) — figure, question stem, answer, explanation

Identification — figure, question stem, answer, explanation

Multiple-Choice — question stem, answer choices, answer, explanation

True or False — question stem, answer, explanation

Matching Question (point per question) — question stem, two choice columns, answer, explanation

NOTE: When using Matching question that have a point value for each choice, enter the statements in a figure and strong link each related choice. Identification questions are entered the same way.

The explanation entry field available in all question type templates is optional. If desired, leave this field blank. Choose options from the Question Layout hierarchical menu (from the Edit menu) to review/modify default settings for question type templates.

Essay

This format can be used to create essay, short answer or fill-in-the-blank questions. It can also be used to customize your own question layout. The text and graphics you enter are restricted to the boundaries of the page margins defined in the General Layout Options dialog (From the Edit menu, choose Question Layout, and then choose General Layout .)

Matching & Identification

This format is used when awarding a point value for each choice in a matching question, or identifying points of a figure in an identification question. Statements for Matching questions should be entered as a figure, and choices strong linked. For Identification questions, insert graphic as a figure and strong link each identifier.

True or False

True or False questions created in MicroTest Pro include entry fields for questions, answers and explanations. The question prefix (“T F”, “A B” or another desired prefix) designated in the True or False Question Options dialog can appear before or after the question number. (From the Edit menu, choose Question Layout, and then choose True or False.)