Common Question Features
Features shared across all or most question types — content editor, layout, scoring, hints, answer explanations, rubrics, AI evaluation, and more.
Every question type in TestInvite shares a set of common features. Understanding these once means you can apply them to any question type without re-learning. This chapter covers each feature in its own dedicated page.
Content Editor
The editor where you write the question text. Supports rich content including formatted text, images, tables, code blocks, mathematical expressions, and more. See Prompt & Content Editor.
Layout
Controls whether reference material is shown above the question (regular layout) or alongside it in a sidebar (sidebar layout). Useful for questions based on a reading passage, diagram, or data table. See Layout.
Reporting Name
A custom short name for the question used in result reports and analytics instead of the auto-generated identifier. Makes reports easier to read. See Reporting Name.
Hint
Optional guidance the candidate can choose to reveal during the test. Useful for providing context, a formula, or a gentle nudge without giving away the answer. See Hint.
Answer Explanations
Content shown to the candidate after they submit the question — the correct answer rationale, a reference, or follow-up context. Only displayed if the test is configured to reveal answers after submission. See Answer Explanations.
Preview & Scoring Simulation
A built-in preview mode that lets you see the question exactly as a candidate would, simulate different answer selections, and observe how the scoring mechanism responds. See Preview & Scoring Simulation.
Folder & Tags
Every question is assigned to a folder and can carry key-value tag metadata. If your organization has a Schema configured, folders and tags are enforced at save time. See Folder & Tags.
Scoring — Multipliers & Dimensions
Set the point value for a question using the positive multiplier, optionally configure a negative multiplier for wrong answers, and assign competency dimensions so scores contribute to per-dimension breakdowns in result reports. See Scoring — Multipliers & Dimensions.
Rubric Scoring
A structured evaluation framework that can be attached to any input question type. A rubric defines criteria and scoring levels so reviewers can assess responses consistently. Four rubric types are available. See Rubric Scoring.
AI Evaluation
Automated scoring powered by AI. You provide a custom grading prompt and the AI evaluates the candidate’s response. Supported on Short Answer, Long Answer, Code, Audio, and Video questions. See AI Evaluation.
Save Options
Three save modes are available on every question editor: Save (stay on the editor), Save & Close (return to the question bank), and Save & Add Another (save and immediately open a new blank question of the same type).