Automatically marked question. The question is answered by matching values in rows and columns.

Matching/Pairing is a question type where the candidates answer by matching values, expressions, or concepts in rows to their corresponding categories in columns. This versatile question type can also function as a check table. 

This article explains the layout and elements of Matching and Pairing questions, details how to connect drag and drop areas, and outlines their specific options.

Question layout

In the question's edit mode, you can do the following: 

1. Replace text with desired question text.

2. Add math (LaTex), files, tables, links, PDF, images and / or audio clips to the question text.'

3. Set general options for the question type. For more information, refer to the General options for questions article.

Specific options

Clicking on the interaction element provides specific options for the question type.

• Enter an explanation text for the question. This text will appear in the workspace. Please match the values is set by default. 

• Use the following options to update the text in each column and each row. 

  

  You can add images for each column and row view by clicking Add Image next to the text boxes. Entering text in the text boxes ensures that the text accompanies the images.

  You can remove (A) or add (B) columns and rows.

  The correct solution needs to be selected in the interaction element by matching the correct columns and rows. The solution will be marked with green circles.

  Adding too many rows and columns or too wide rows or columns can compromise the candidate experience. As a result, it is recommended you preview the question. This also applies to PDF versions of the submission, where part of the question will be cut off in the PDF.

• Lower and upper mark limit: You can set these for each interaction element. The value will override the mark settings you apply for the whole question. For more information, refer to the Advanced scoring article. 

  Random order of alternatives: You can choose whether to enable a random order of alternatives. The available options upon enablement include:

  • Randomize rows and columns
  • Randomize across rows
  • Randomize across columns

  This option is selected by default. If you prefer it not to be selected by default, please reach out to our service desk.

• An External Identifier is a unique string that helps link the question to external systems for data collection, without serving any internal purpose in Inspera Assessment.

  For information on external identifier, read the External Identifier article. 

How to set up K-Prime scoring

You can also use the matching and pairing question type to create K-Prime questions with specific scoring.. 

The K-Prime question comprises 4 statement rows and 2 true/false or yes/no columns. For all answers correct, the candidate will receive 1 point. For 3/4 answers correct, 0.5 points will be awarded. For 2/4 answers or fewer correct, the candidate will receive 0 points. 

To set up K-Prime question scoring after you have finished editing your question, navigate to the marks tab under general options. 

1. Using the dropdown, change to Threshold Levels and click save.
2. Click Edit to open the Threshold editor. The default is set to show 1 threshold. 
3. Click Add threshold to add 2 more.
4. Adjust the first threshold to 4,00 with a reward of 1,00.
5. Adjust the second threshold to 3,00 with a reward of 0,50.
6. The last threshold should now be between 0,00 and 2,00 and you should adjust the reward to 0,00.
7. Click Save and use the preview on the right to check that you have set the scoring accordingly.