In a multiple select question, learners can select multiple correct answers from 2 or more answer options. You can create new questions from within an existing Test or Question Bank or directly from the Questions tab.

Creating a Multiple Select Question From the Question Library or Within a Question Bank

1. Log into EchoExam with your instructor account.
2. From the My Library tab, select Questions or Question Banks.
   

   If you select Question Banks, open the Question Bank you want to add a question in.

3. Click the New Question button.
4. From the New Question Template window, select Multiple Select.
5. In the Enter question text box, type in your question.
   

   Use the Rich Text Editor to edit the question text.

6. In the Enter answer text box, type in an answer choice.
   

   Use the Rich Text Editor to edit the answer choice text.

7. Use the checkboxes to indicate one or more correct answers.
8. From the Content tab, you can
   • Change the Points value of the question.
   • Set the Columns for the answer choices.
     

     Choose between 1 and 4 columns for the answer choice display. Learners will be presented with the answer options in the number of columns selected.

   • Toggle the Answer to Require all correct.
     

     Leaving this option off will award points as long as one of the correct answers is selected by the learner. Turning this option on will only award points if all of the correct answers are selected by the learner.

9. From the Metadata tab, you can view or edit metadata tags associated with the question.
10. Optionally, you can click the Desktop, Tablet Portrait, and Mobile Portrait icons to preview how the question is displayed on different devices.
11. When finished, click Save.
    

    The question is added to your Question Bank and/or Questions library so you can use it in additional tests.

Creating a Multiple Select Question in an Existing Test

1. Log into EchoExam with your instructor account.
2. From the My Library tab, select Tests.
3. Click the three vertical dots to open the action menu on the test you want to add a question to.
4. Select Edit.
5. Click the Add Question button.
6. From the New Question Template window, select Multiple Select.
7. In the Enter question text box, type in your question.
   

   Use the Rich Text Editor to edit the question text.

8. In the Enter answer text box, type in an answer choice.
   

   Use the Rich Text Editor to edit the answer choice text.

9. Use the checkboxes to indicate one or more correct answers.
10. From the Content tab, you can
    • Change the Points value of the question.
    • Set the Columns for the answer choices.
      

      Choose between 1 and 4 columns for the answer choice display. Learners will be presented with the answer options in the number of columns selected.

    • Toggle the Answer to Require all correct.
      

      Leaving this option off will award points as long as one of the correct answers is selected by the learner. Turning this option on will only award points if all of the correct answers are selected by the learner.

11. From the Metadata tab, you can view or edit metadata tags associated with the question.
12. Optionally, you can click the Desktop, Tablet Portrait, and Mobile Portrait icons to preview how the question is displayed on different devices.
13. Changes are saved automatically.
    

    The question is added to your test and saved to your Questions library so you can use it in additional tests.