Importing
Overview of what question types and how to format them in the importer
Broadly there are 3 types of questions you can import on Synap
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) - User selects from a list of predefined options
Input Questions - User must type or record a response or upload a file as their response
Extended Matching Questions (EMQs) - Users are shown questions that are grouped together by a commonality (ie comprehension style questions). These can be a groups of mixed question types
MCQs and Input questions can both go on the same question sheet, whilst EMQs need to be uploaded separately. Use the tabs below to view some examples of how to format different questions in a CSV.
You do not need separate sheets for option select and user input questions types, the below format is for demonstration purposes only
For both categories of question type, the question and option A columns are required. The option select question types also require a second option and correct options. The Synap ID column is only required if you are updating existing questions, leave blank for new questions
MCQ types
Single correct
Multiple correct
Ranked
User input question types
Free text
File upload
Audio recording
There is more information on what is required for each column in the below article
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