Authoring the 5 Standard EdTech Question Types
Vatra Assess enforces rigorous EdTech structural standards to guarantee that assessments evaluate genuine cognitive capability without user interface ambiguity.
1. Multiple Choice (Single & Multi-Select)
MCQ_SINGLE: Minimum 2 plausible options, exactly 1 validated key.
MCQ_MULTIPLE: Multi-select checkbox options with support for partial marking or penalty-weighted scoring.
2. Numeric Entry (FIBN)
Option-free numerical input supporting floating-point precision, negative values, and configurable tolerance windows (e.g., $3.14 \pm 0.01$). Stems require a clean placeholder (__________).
3. Inline Choice Dropdown (FIBAN)
Embeds dropdown selections directly inside the sentence stem. Ideal for language grammar tests, medical terminology, and code snippet fill-ins without cluttering the screen with detached choice cards.
4. Free-Form Text Entry (FIB)
Option-free text blanks supporting multiple acceptable string variations, case-insensitivity toggles, and whitespace normalization to prevent false penalties on valid answers.