Question type Hotspot

Automatic evaluation. The question is answered by selecting a hotspot in an image.

Hotspot is a question type where the user, on the basis of the instruction(s) provided, shall indicate the correct answer by clicking on the appropriate place inside a photo or illustration. It is possible to click anywhere on the image and the selection appears as a cross. The answer can be changed by moving the cross.

Hotspot questions are evaluated automatically. Points must be set for unanswered, correct and incorrect answers.

See basic question scoring and advanced question scoring.

General options for questions.

Options for the interation element include:

1. Prompt: Write an explanatory text for the question or use the predefined text to serve as a guide.
2. Background. Add a background image (jpg, png or svg) with dimensions 620x400.
3. Set the correct answer. Drag in the target area, indicated by the number, until it demarcates the entire area that is to be considered as the correct answer.
4. Options:
   Mark Hotspots: makes the hotspot areas visible to the candidates
   Regard as unanswered outside defined hotspots: if the candidate clicks outside the defined areas, marks for unanswered will be achieved on this question
   Interaction height: The standard is 400p (recommended height). In case the height needs to be increased to add more elements, it is recommended that it be tested properly to ensure good end user experience.