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Example 1: Marking the correct answer
Mark the correct answer by placing an asterisk before it.
1. Which of these is a common sign of heat stroke?
a) Slow pulse
*b) Red skin
c) Profuse sweating
d) Tinnitus
e) Tingling extremities
Example 2: Including a title, point value, and response for incorrect answers
Title: Signs of heat stroke
Points: 1
1. Which of these is a common sign of heat stroke?
~ Correct. Red, hot and dry skin is a key symptom.
@ Incorrect. Throbbing headache and dizziness with red hot and dry skin (no sweating) are some key indicators.
a) Slow pulse
*b) Red skin
c) Profuse sweating
d) Tinnitus
e) Tingling extremities
Example 3: Advanced question types
Refer to this table above for a list of available question types:
| Question Type |
Code |
| Multiple Choice |
MC |
| Multiple Answer |
A |
| Essay |
E |
| Fill in the Blank |
F |
| Multiple Fill in the Blanks |
FMB |
| Matching Type |
MT |
| Ordering Questions |
ORD |
Title: Influenza
Type: MA
Points: 3
2. Symptoms of flu include:
*a) fever
*b) cough
*c) muscle aches
d) Tinnitus
e) Constipation
Example 4: Essay questions
Title: Infertility
Type: E
Points: 10
3. Describe the hormonal treatment needed for production of human oocytes that will be frozen for later reproductive use by the patient.