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| Multiple Choice Items are Items that have a fixed lists of Options that the candidate is selecting from. Each option can be flagged as being correct or incorrect. Each option can have a value set for responding to it. Also known as MCQ. | Multiple Choice Items are Items that have a fixed lists of Options that the candidate is selecting from. Each option can be flagged as being correct or incorrect. Each option can have a value set for responding to it. Also known as MCQ. | ||
| === Dichotomous Items === | === Dichotomous Items === | ||
| - | Dichotomous Items are a special type of Multiple Choice Items where there is only one correct option worth 1 point and all other options are not correct and are worth 0 points. | + | Dichotomous Items are a special type of Multiple Choice [[concepts#item types|type Items]] where there is only one correct option worth 1 point and all other options are not correct and are worth 0 points. |
| === Constructed Response / Essay Items === | === Constructed Response / Essay Items === | ||
| Essay Items are Items that are typically human rated or marked. These Items rely on a value being entered into the system to award points to the Candidate. The points awarded are from a maximum point value set for the Item. Also known as constructed response or human rated. | Essay Items are Items that are typically human rated or marked. These Items rely on a value being entered into the system to award points to the Candidate. The points awarded are from a maximum point value set for the Item. Also known as constructed response or human rated. | ||
