Adding audio to questions

Creating listening questions
March, 2025

You can easily add audio clips to your test questions by clicking on the audio icon in the content editor toolbar.

Add audio button.
Add audio button.

Sourcing audio clip

You can either:

  • Upload a new audio clip from your device
    • Use the URL of an existing clip.
      Added audio clips will be re-accessible at the History panel located below the source settings

      After sourcing the audio clip for your question, click "Next" to move on to adjusting test-taker control settings.

      Modifying test-taker control settings

      You have the option to control whether test-takers can pause and navigate within the audio clip:

      Allow pause: Enables test-takers to pause playback.

      Allow navigation: Allows test-takers to move forward and backward within the clip.

      Restrict navigation: Prevents test-takers from rewinding or skipping ahead, ensuring they listen in order. 

      Limit listening count: To limit the number of times that an audio clip can be played, simply uncheck the "Allow going forward-backward" checkbox and select from the options starting from "Unlimited" to 10 times maximum.

      You can access control settings by clicking
      You can access control settings by clicking "Next" after adding your audio clip.

      Once added, the audio player will be embedded in the question and/or answer choices.

      FAQ

      Audio clips can be added to:

      • The question text (e.g., for listening comprehension).
        • Answer choices (e.g., selecting the correct pronunciation or spoken phrase).

          Yes, by disabling navigation controls, you can restrict the number of times an audio clip can be played.

          Yes, you can enable or disable the pausing and navigation within the audio clip.

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