Creating matching questions

Matching questions allow you to create interactive assessments where respondents pair items from one column with corresponding options from another. These questions are ideal for measuring a test-taker’s ability to compare, associate, and relate items logically.

Creating a matching question

• Click on "+ New Question" in the Question Bank.

• Choose the Matching question type under the Objective Questions category.

From here, you will have two options for creating a matching question:

1. Quick creation via script:

• Click on the magic wand icon beside the question type dropdown selector.

• Paste or enter your structured matching question script.

Click Apply to create the matching question, including items and options. Use the True/False toggle to mark the correct match for each item.

Another way to create a matching question is to complete each step one by one:

2. Step by step creation:

• Click on "+ New Question" in the Question Bank.

• Choose the Matching question type under the Objective Questions category.

• Enter the question text in the question editor located at the top section.

• Add your list of items, where each item represents a prompt the test-taker will need to match with an option.

• Define the matching options for each item. Use the "+ Option" button to add more options.

• Use the True/False toggle to mark the correct match.

Defining option status

You can configure whether and option has private or public option status.

Public option: An answer choice that can be matched to more than one item, with a set limit on how many times it can be used. In order to set a maximum number of use for an option, place a "*" symbol before its name in the quick creation text editor. In our example, we marked London with a "*" symbol to give it a "maximum number of use: 1" status. 

Private option: An answer choice that appears only within the item it’s assigned to. Each item can have its own unique set of private options, allowing for more controlled and item-specific matching.

Editing Options

You can edit an option's name or toggle whether it is public (shared across items) or private (specific to that item) by clicking on the option after creating it.