Selectable text (item type template)

This page describes the configurations for the Selectable text item type template.

If new options have been added to this template since you last updated it, a notification is displayed to authors indicating that the template has not been updated. This notification will be displayed in Authoring until you enable or disable any new options and save the changes.

Authoring tab

Specify the number and type of Content components and whether authors are required to provide correct responses.

Field	Description
Content components	The number of Content components enabled for the item type. A 'Content component' is a distinct area containing either text and images (such as the question or stem) or media files (such as audio and video). Response options are not part of Content components. The order of Content components in the template is the order in which they will display to candidates. Authors are required to add content to Text components, but are only required to add content to Media components if the validation is enabled on the Media properties tab. (Validations are enforced upon submit, not save.)
Content label	The Content component label and the type of content to be provided (text or media). The Content label acts as a header for the content section so the author knows what content to add (such as "Introduction", "Question", "Video", etc.). This label is not shown to candidates during test delivery. The type (Text or Media) indicates what type of content is allowed for that component. Text components can include text or images. Media components can be configured for audio, video, or both. Authors can only add one media file per Media component. If multiple media files are required, you must add multiple Media components to the template.
Validation: Correct options required	Specifies whether or not authors are required to indicate the correct response for an item. Yes: requires authors to indicate the correct response for an item before it can be submitted (the item can still be saved without a correct response). No: allows authors to submit an item without indicating the correct response.

Field

Description

Content components

The number of Content components enabled for the item type. A 'Content component' is a distinct area containing either text and images (such as the question or stem) or media files (such as audio and video).

Response options are not part of Content components.
The order of Content components in the template is the order in which they will display to candidates.
Authors are required to add content to Text components, but are only required to add content to Media components if the validation is enabled on the Media properties tab. (Validations are enforced upon submit, not save.)

Content label

The Content component label and the type of content to be provided (text or media). The Content label acts as a header for the content section so the author knows what content to add (such as "Introduction", "Question", "Video", etc.).

This label is not shown to candidates during test delivery.
The type (Text or Media) indicates what type of content is allowed for that component. Text components can include text or images. Media components can be configured for audio, video, or both.
Authors can only add one media file per Media component. If multiple media files are required, you must add multiple Media components to the template.

Validation: Correct options required

Specifies whether or not authors are required to indicate the correct response for an item.

Yes: requires authors to indicate the correct response for an item before it can be submitted (the item can still be saved without a correct response).
No: allows authors to submit an item without indicating the correct response.

Delivery tab

Choose a scoring rule for the item type.

Field	Description
Scoring rules	The scoring rule that will be used to score the item during exam delivery. Multiple option sum negative: One point is given for each correct response, and one point is subtracted for each incorrect response. No scoring: There is no 'correct' or 'incorrect' response. Points are not given or taken away based on the response.

Field

Description

Scoring rules

The scoring rule that will be used to score the item during exam delivery.

Multiple option sum negative: One point is given for each correct response, and one point is subtracted for each incorrect response.
No scoring: There is no 'correct' or 'incorrect' response. Points are not given or taken away based on the response.

Exhibits tab

Enable or disable the ability to add split screen exhibits to the item.

Field	Description
Enable split screen exhibits	Enables or disables the ability for authors to add split screen exhibits to the item. Yes allows authors to add split screen exhibits to the item. No disables split screen exhibits.
Orientation	Determines where exhibits are displayed on the screen during test delivery in relation to other item content by default*. For example, "Left" places exhibit content on the left side of the screen and question/response content on the right side. Exhibits will always show on the left side of the screen when authoring the item. Orientation sets exhibit placement only for test delivery, or what the candidate will see. However, each orientation option can be viewed by authors using the Preview option. Authors can change this setting at the item level in the Authoring application.
Ratio	Determines how much screen space the exhibit will occupy (i.e., the ratio of exhibit content to other item content in terms of screen space). You must enter a value between 0 and 1 up to one decimal place (e.g., "0.5" not "0.55") or use the arrows to set the default* ratio. For example, "0.4" sets the exhibit content to occupy 40% of the screen and all other content to occupy 60%. Authors can change this setting at the item level in the Authoring application.
Adjustable	Determines if the candidate can click and drag to adjust the size of the split screen exhibit (the amount of space occupied by the exhibit versus the item content). True: Candidates can adjust the size of the split-screen exhibit display. False: Candidates cannot adjust the size of the split-screen exhibit display.
Require complete exhibit display	Determines if the candidate is required to view the entire contents of the exhibit before proceeding to the next item. True: Candidates must view all contents of the exhibit (including any required scrolling) in order to proceed to the next item. False: Candidates are not required to view all contents of the exhibit (including any required scrolling) in order to proceed to the next item.

Media tab

Choose media settings for items that contain audio or video.

The Media tab is not visible until a Media component has been added on the Authoring properties tab. If multiple Media components are added, a separate section is shown for each component ("Content 1", "Content 2", etc.). You must choose settings for each Media component.
Media files must be hosted in the Media Content Deployer application before they can be added to an item.
Item bank managers can override media settings in the Authoring application by expanding the Media override settings menuMedia override settings menu.

Field	Description
Media type	Determines which type of media can be added by authors (Audio, Video, or Both). When browsing for media files to add, authors will only see files that match the supported file type for the selected media (e.g., only audio file types for Audio, only video files for Video, or all media files for Both).
Media validation required	Determines whether or not authors are required to add a media file to a Media section before they can submit the item. Yes: Authors are required to add a media file before submitting the item. The item can still be saved without adding a media file. No: Authors are not required to add a media file before submitting the item.
Alignment	Determines where the media player is aligned on the screen (left, center, or right) during test delivery.
Enable play button	Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the play button on the media player.
Enable pause button	Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the pause button on the media player. If Yes, the media file can be paused. When the play button is clicked after pausing, the media will continue playing from the point where it was stopped. If No, the media file can only be stopped and cannot be paused. Each time the media file is stopped it will return to the beginning of the clip.
Enable stop button	Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the stop button on the audio or video player. If you disable the stop button, the entire media file will be played without stopping unless a pause button is enabled.
Enable volume control	Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the volume control slider on the audio or video player. If No is selected, volume control is hidden and the loudest volume level will be used by default. If you plan to disable volume control, make sure to test the media clip to ensure an appropriate volume level for test delivery.
Enable loop button	Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the loop button on the media player. The loop button will not work unless a play button is also enabled. If Yes, the media will continuously replay itself once the play button is clicked, unless the pause or stop button is clicked (in which case a pause or stop button must be enabled). If a playback maximum is set, the media will loop itself until the maximum number of playbacks is reached. Note: the stop button is disabled if playback maximum is set, so only a pause button can be used to manually stop looping once it is started. If No, the media cannot be looped and the play button must be clicked each time the user wishes to play the media clip.
Enable playback maximum	Allows you to set a limit on the number of times a media file can be played by the candidate during test delivery. If a playback maximum is set, the seek and stop functions will be disabled during test delivery. (The seek bar and stop button will not be shown on the media player.) Yes: enforces a limit on the number of times the media can be played. You must also enter a number in the Number of times playback is allowed. The number of remaining playbacks is shown on the media player, and a pop-up message is displayed if the candidate reaches the maximum number of playbacks. See exampleSee example No: the media can be played an unlimited number of times and no playback maximum is displayed on the media player.
Number of times playback is allowed	This configuration is only shown if Yes is selected for Enable playback maximum. The maximum number of times the media can be played. For example, if "5" is entered candidates can only play the media five times total during test delivery.
Enable progress bar	Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the progress bar on the audio or video player. If Yes, candidates can see how much time has elapsed or is remaining. If No, candidates cannot see how much time has elapsed or is remaining.
Auto play enabled	Enables or disables media auto play. If Yes, the video or audio starts playing once the item is displayed. If No, the Play button must be clicked for the media to start.
Seconds	This configuration is only shown if Yes is selected for Auto play enabled. Enter the number of seconds that should pass before the audio or video is automatically played. Countdown starts from the time the item is displayed or navigated to during test delivery.
Enable seek	This configuration is only shown if No is selected for Enable playback maximum. Allows users to manually move forward or backward on the media timeline by dragging a slider. In order for the seek function to work, the progress bar must also be enabled. If Yes, the progress bar will include a slider that users can drag back and forth along the media timeline. If No, the progress bar (if enabled) will only show the time elapsed; no slider will be available.

Delivery settings tab (optional)

Choose default settings for item and response attributes that are used or displayed during exam delivery, such as shuffled responses, response confirmations, and calculators.

Item attributes

Any field with a Configurability set as Select one will be hidden from writers and reviewers at the item level. (Project Managers will always see it.)

Field	Description
Title	Default value Enter a default item title. The title will display on the item review screen during exam delivery if idents are hidden and Display title (see below) is set to True. Configurability Editable: Authors can change the title for an item. Viewable: The title will display grayed out so that writers and reviewers can see it, but not change it. (Project managers can still override in Authoring.) Select one: The field will be hidden from writers and reviewers at the item level. (Project Managers will always see it.)
Display title	Default value Select True to display the item's title during exam delivery, or False to hide it during exam delivery (only ExamDeveloper users can see the title). The title will display on the item review screen during exam delivery if idents are hidden and a Title has been added (see above). If you select Not set, no QTI values for this setting will be exported. Configurability Editable: Authors can change the True or False selection. Viewable: The field will be grayed out so that writers and reviewers can see what the current setting is, but they cannot change it. (Project managers can still override in Authoring.) Select one: The field will be hidden from writers and reviewers at the item level. (Project Managers will always see it.)
Calculator	Default value Select Standard, Scientific, and/or Graphing. The options you select determine which calculator types and combinations are available for the author to select and apply to the item. If you select a calculator type or combination of types from the drop-down menu, that option you select will be selected by default for all items using this template. Authors and reviewers can still change it (if Configurability is set to Editable). If you choose Not set, no calculator types are selected by default and the author/reviewer will choose a type . Configurability Editable: Authors can change the calculator type. Viewable: The field will be grayed out so that writers and reviewers can see which calculator is used but cannot change it. (Project managers can still override in Authoring.) Select one: The field will be hidden from writers and reviewers at the item level. (Project Managers will always see it.)
Enumerated	Default value Select False to exclude items using this template from the numbering sequence in the review screen, or select True to include them. If you select Not set, no QTI values for this setting will be exported. About enumerationAbout enumeration By default, all items are numbered in the review screen. When you exclude an item from numbering, the next item in the list uses the subsequent numbering. For example, if the first item is excluded from the numbering; the second item is assigned the value of 1. If the fifth item is also excluded from the numbering, the sixth item is assigned the number 4. Configurability Editable: Authors can change the True or False selection. Viewable: The field will be grayed out so that writers and reviewers can see what the current setting is, but they cannot change it. (Project managers can still override in Authoring.) Select one: The field will be hidden from writers and reviewers at the item level. (Project Managers will always see it.)

Response attributes

Field	Description
Shuffle response	Default value Determines if the 'shuffle response' feature is enabled for this item. Select Yes to enable shuffled responses (response options will be displayed in a random order) or No to disable shuffled responses (response options will always be displayed to candidates in the same order - which is the order displayed in the item editor). If you select Not set, no QTI values for this setting will be exported. For Grid multiple choice - one correct and Grid multiple choice - multiple correct templates, this field will always be set and exported as "No" and cannot be changed in ExamDeveloper. Configurability Editable: Authors can change the True or False selection. Viewable: The field will be grayed out so that writers and reviewers can see what the current setting is, but they cannot change it. (Project managers can still override in Authoring.) Select one: If you select Not set, no QTI values for this setting will be exported.
Response required	Default value Determines if the candidate must enter a complete response for the item before navigating away from it. Select True to require a response (a message is displayed if the response is incomplete or unanswered and the candidate is unable to proceed until a response is entered) or False to allow candidates to proceed without answering the item completely. If you select Not set, no QTI values for this setting will be exported. Configurability Editable: Authors can change the True or False selection. Viewable: The field will be grayed out so that writers and reviewers can see what the current setting is, but they cannot change it. (Project managers can still override in Authoring.) Select one: The field will be hidden from writers and reviewers at the item level. (Project Managers will always see it.)
Response confirmation	Default value Determines if candidates will be prompted to confirm their answer to an item before navigating away from it. This is often used for exams that don't allow candidates to go back to an item once it has been answered. Select True to enforce the confirmation prompt or select False to disable the prompt and allow candidates to proceed without confirming. If you select Not set, no QTI values for this setting will be exported. Configurability Editable: Authors can change the True or False selection. Viewable: The field will be grayed out so that writers and reviewers can see what the current setting is, but they cannot change it. (Project managers can still override in Authoring.) Select one: The field will be hidden from writers and reviewers at the item level. (Project Managers will always see it.)
No response confirmation	Default value Determines if the candidate must enter a complete response for the item before navigating away from it. Select True to require a response (a message is displayed if the response is incomplete or unanswered and the candidate is unable to proceed until the response is complete) or select False to allow candidates to proceed without answering the item completely. If you select Not set, no QTI values for this setting will be exported. Configurability Editable: Authors can change the True or False selection. Viewable: The field will be grayed out so that writers and reviewers can see what the current setting is, but they cannot change it. (Project managers can still override in Authoring.) Select one: The field will be hidden from writers and reviewers at the item level. (Project Managers will always see it.)