Ordered Response questions present learners with a list of steps, tasks, or actions and require them to be put in a specific order. The response requires learners to drag and drop the answers to rank them in a certain order. The question is scored based on whether the learner puts them in the correct order. You can create new questions within an existing Test or Question Bank or directly from the Questions tab.

This question type is not supported on mobile devices for online exams. Exams including this question type must be completed with a screen width of 1024px or larger.

Creating an Ordered Response Question

1. In the Enter question text box, type in your question.
   

   Use the Rich Text Editor to edit the question text.

   If the question requires scrolling, you will see a Back to Top arrow above the Save button.

2. In the Enter a response box, type in a response option.
   

   Use the Rich Text Editor to edit the response option.

3. Optionally, click Add Response Option to add additional response options.
   

   The order of the response options in the editor is the correct order for the question. Items are automatically randomized when the learner begins their exam attempt.

4. From the Options tab, you can
   • Change the Points value of the question.
   • Link a Narrative or Case Study to your question. When linked, click Preview to open a preview modal for the narrative / case study.
     

     A narrative is a descriptive passage, special instruction, a table, image, or other information that you can link to one or more questions. When taking an online exam or printed test, narratives are presented to the learner along with the questions they are linked to.
     A case study is a set of one or more tabs with descriptive passages, special instructions, tables, images, or other information that you can link to one or more questions. Case Studies are typically used to mimic information as it would be displayed in a patient’s medical chart. When taking an online exam or printed test, case studies are presented to the learner, along with the questions they are linked to.

5. From the Metadata tab, you can view or edit metadata tags associated with the question.
6. From the Feedback & Rationale tab, you can enter
   • Instructor Annotations are additional notes that learners will never have access to, regardless of exam settings.
     

     Use the abbreviated Rich Text Editor to format the question text and / or add a resource.

   • Rationale refers to the reasoning or justification behind the question's answer. Understanding the rationale behind a question can help clarify its purpose and relevance.
     

     Use the abbreviated Rich Text Editor to format the question text and / or add a resource.

   • Correct Feedback is positive reinforcement of the correct answer.
   • Incorrect Feedback can be constructive criticism or additional information that helps clarify why the learner's response is incorrect.
7. From the Additional Information tab, you can reference an article from our Knowledge Base that is relevant to your task. You do not need to switch between the EchoExam interface and the Knowledge Base.
8. Optionally, you can click the Desktop icon to preview how the question is displayed for the learner.
9. When finished, click Save.