Manually marked question.  The question is answered by recording audio that is recorded directly into the question.

The Audio Record question type allows candidates to record audio directly into the question as their response. Candidates can listen to their recording before submitting and can re-record if not satisfied. 

This article explains the layout of Audio Record questions, details their specific options, and outlines the candidate's experience with recording and using the count-up timer.

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, PDFs, images, and/or audio clips to the question text.

3. Set general options for the question type. Read more about general options for questions. 

Specific options

Clicking on the interaction element (the audio recording area) provides access to specific options unique to the Audio Record question type:

• Prompt: Write an explanation text for the question. The text will appear in the workspace. "Upload your file here. Maximum one file" is set by default.

Candidate experience

Candidates interact directly with the audio recording interface presented within the question:

• Candidates can begin recording audio by clicking the microphone icon. The recording can be stopped by clicking the Stop button.

  After the Candidate has recorded their answer, they have the opportunity to listen to the recording before submitting the answer.

  If a candidate is not satisfied with their first recording, they can click the microphone icon again to take a new recording, which will play over the original. 

  Only the latest recording is submitted.

  

• To help candidates manage their recording time, particularly for timed oral assessments, a count-up timer is available in the audio recording interface. 

  This timer starts automatically when recording begins and continuously displays the duration of the recording.

  It is designed to help candidates keep track of their duration and ensure they stay within any specified time limits indicated by the Author in the question text.

  This add-on feature requires activation, please contact the Service Desk to enable it.