Adding videos to questions

Including Video Content into Test Questions
March, 2025

You can add a video clip to your test question by clicking on the video icon (presented by a film symbol) in the question editor toolbar.

Location of the video icon in the question editor toolbar.
Location of the video icon in the question editor toolbar.

Source the video content

You have 3 options to source a video for your question:

  • Upload: Click on the "Upload Video" button to choose a video file from your local storage.
    • YouTube: Visit the desired YouTube video URL. Click on the "Share" button below the video. Copy the embed link found in the "src" attribute value from the embed code and paste it into the YouTube embed URL field in the "Add Video" window.
      • URL: Enter the direct link to an externally hosted video.
        Added videos will be re-accessible at the History panel located below the source settings

        You have now sourced the video for your question. Click "Next" to move on to adjusting the video size.

        Adjust Video Size

        After selecting the video, you can configure the video window size by specifying the width and height

        Modify test-taker control settings

        Should you desire to do so, you can limit test-taker interaction with the video using the following options:

        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 watch in order. 

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

        Test-taker control settings
        Test-taker control settings

        Save the Video

        Click Save to insert the video into the question. Once a video is added and saved, it will be displayed inside the question field. Test-takers will see the embedded video as part of the question and can interact with it based on the configured controls. 

        FAQ

        Yes! The same method used for adding videos to questions can also be applied to answer choices.

        Yes, previously added videos can be accessed in the History panel, located below the source settings in the “Add Video” window.

        Yes, to add multiple videos to a single question, simply repeat the process of adding a video by clicking on the video icon in the question editor toolbar each time you want to insert a new video. Each video will be embedded separately within the question.

        Yes, you can control whether test-takers can pause an uploaded video, navigate backward and forward, and limit the number of times it can be played.

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