How to create multiple choice questions in a Text Assessment — both standard single-select and multi-select variants.
Multiple choice is the most-used question type in Text Assessments. It works well for fact-based questions, scenario-based reasoning, and quick comprehension checks. Continu supports both standard (single-answer) and multi-select multiple choice.
For the wider question type reference, see Text Question Types in Continu. For the strategic frame on Assessments, see Assessments.
How to Create a Standard Multiple Choice Question
"Standard" means one correct answer — the learner picks one option from the list.
1. Open the Text Assessment editor for the assessment you're working on.
2. Choose Multiple Choice from the question types at the top of the screen.
3. Enter the question text.
4. Enter the possible answers in the Answer Creator. Click + Add Answer for each additional option.
5. Mark the correct answer. Check the box next to the right option.
6. Configure optional settings (point value, randomize order, etc.). See the settings reference below.
7. Save the question.
How to Create a Multi-Answer Question
"Multi-Answer" means multiple correct answers — the learner has to pick all the right options to get the question correct.
1. Choose Multiple Choice from the question types.
2. Enter the question text. Make it clear that multiple selections are expected: "Select all that apply."
3. Enter the possible answers.
4. Mark all correct answers. Check the box next to every option that should be selected.
5. Configure scoring. Decide whether partial credit applies (learner gets some points for partial matches) or whether it's all-or-nothing.
6. Save the question.
Multiple Choice Settings
Point Value. How many points this question is worth. Useful when the assessment has questions of different weight.
Randomize Answer Order. Shuffle the answer options each time the question is shown. Discourages learners memorizing position rather than content.
Required. Whether the learner must answer this question before submitting.
Show Correct Answer After Submission. Whether learners see which option was correct after they submit. Useful for learning; less useful when learners may retake.
Feedback per Answer. Specific feedback text shown when a learner picks a particular option. Useful for explaining why a wrong answer was wrong, or reinforcing why a right answer was right.
What Makes Multiple Choice Effective
Make distractors plausible. Wrong answers (distractors) should be believable mistakes a learner could make. Obviously wrong distractors don't test anything.
Avoid "All of the above" / "None of the above." These options often signal that the question is poorly constructed. Use specific answers instead.
Test concepts, not trivia. Questions about applying knowledge to a scenario beat questions about recalling exact wording.
Keep wording neutral. Question stems shouldn't tip off the correct answer through grammar, length, or emphasis.
See Also
- Text Question Types in Continu — the full question type reference.
- Text Assessments: Dropdown Questions — similar but dropdown-based.
- Assessments: Designing Effective Knowledge Checks — strategic frame.
- Create a Text Assessment — the broader assessment creation flow.
Choose Multiple Choice → enter question and answers → mark correct option(s) → configure settings → save. Standard (single-select) and multi-answer variants. Plausible distractors beat obvious wrong answers.