CBT CBT Question Types and Formats

Question 1

What is a 'hotspot' question type in a CBT exam?

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A question where you click on a specific area of an image to indicate your answer

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A question that most test-takers answer incorrectly

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A timed question with a shorter countdown

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A question worth extra points

Question 2

What distinguishes a 'drag and drop' CBT question from a standard multiple-choice question?

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It requires moving items into correct categories or sequences rather than clicking an answer

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It allows selecting multiple correct answers

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It is worth fewer points

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It does not have a time limit

Question 3

What is a 'select all that apply' (SATA) question in a CBT exam?

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A question where multiple answers may all be correct and must all be selected

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A question where only one answer is correct

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A question that provides hints

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A bonus question not counted in scoring

Question 4

What is a 'matching' question type in a CBT exam?

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A question where you pair items from two columns based on their relationship

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A question requiring you to find identical answer choices

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A question comparing two scenarios

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A question that matches your score to a performance level

Question 5

What is an 'ordered response' or 'sequencing' question in a CBT exam?

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A question requiring you to arrange steps or events in the correct order

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A question where answers must be sorted alphabetically

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A question with answers ranked by importance

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A question that appears later in a specific sequence

Question 6

What is a 'fill in the blank' CBT question type?

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A question requiring you to type a specific word or number into a text box

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A question with a blank answer sheet

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A question where all answers are provided but one is missing

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A question left incomplete by the exam developer