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Question Bank Question Types

Text-based questions

Questions with plain text entry answers.

Updated 2026/02/23

Text-based questions allow test-takers to input free-form written answers. These questions come in two main formats: short text and long text, each serving different assessment needs depending on the length and nature of expected responses.

Short text

Use the Short Text question type when you expect brief, one-line responses such as names, values, dates, or short factual answers.

Creating a short text question

In the question bank, click the "+ New Question" and select Short Text.

Type your question prompt as you would when creating a question.

You may customize the input field using the menu accessible via the settings icon on the right and edit the label, placeholder, hint, prefix/suffix, character counter, text alignment and width of the input field.
Customize the input field using related options.
Customize the input field using related options.

Input validation

Under the Field Settings, use Input Validation to control what responses are accepted:

  • Define rules like “should match” or “should not match”,
    • Use regular expressions to enforce specific formats,
      • Display a custom error message if the rule is violated.
        Example input validation with regular expression and error message.
        Example input validation with regular expression and error message.

        Keyboard settings

        You can enable a virtual keyboard for different languages and scripts.

        Supported languages: English, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Hebrew

        Turn the
        Turn the "preview" switch on to access the virtual keyboard.

        Auto-evaluation with text rules

        Short text questions support automatic scoring. Under the "Automation" section, choose "Text Rules" and define a rule such as:

        If answer equals or matches a regex pattern → award full score

        Otherwise → assign zero or partial score
        Choose an evaluation method from the dropdown menu.
        Choose an evaluation method from the dropdown menu.
        Example
        Example "Should Match" text rule for auto-evaluation.

        Use the preview mode to test and visualize scoring logic.

        You can stack multiple rules to define nuanced scoring logic, and every test attempt will be evaluated instantly and objectively.

        Text input evaluation types

        • Equal: The input should be an exact copy of the variable.
          • Not equal: The input should not be an exact copy of the variable.
            • Should match: The input should include the variable.
              • Should NOT match: The input should not include the variable.
                • Is one of: Works the same way as 'Equal' but you can add multiple variables.
                  • Is one none of: Works the same way as 'Not equal' but you can add multiple variables.

                    Long text

                    Use Long Text when you're expecting detailed responses, such as explanations, justifications, or open-ended essays. You can also design typing test questions which are simply text-based questions that require responders to transcribe content presented in images. 

                    Creating a long text question

                    In the question bank, select Long Text as your question type and enter your question prompt.

                    Customize the input using the same fields as short text.

                    Unlike short text, long text responses are not auto-evaluated with text rules.

                    Long text responses should be evaluated manually, either using a rubric or reviewed by a human evaluator with optional notes.

                    Why use text-based questions? 

                    ✅Collect precise input in structured formats (e.g., formulas, keywords)
                    ✅Evaluate language use, reasoning, or creativity
                    ✅Combine with validation and automation for scalable scoring 
                    ✅Customize the UI for a more guided input experience
                    ✅Fit for both objective short answers and subjective long responses

                    FAQ

                    Require responders to transcribe content presented in images.

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                    Short text is for brief, one-line answers like numbers, names, or codes. Long text is ideal for longer, essay-type responses that require detailed input.

                    Yes. You can use input validation with regular expressions to define accepted formats and show custom error messages if the response is invalid.

                    Yes. Short text questions support auto-evaluation using text rules. You can match exact answers, check patterns using regular expressions, or define multiple acceptable answers.