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Create MCQ answer choices in Ans

Ans supports multiple-choice questions. For exams that rely heavily on optical MCQ detection, consider whether AMC is a better fit before building the exam in Ans.

Cross detection

If you use MCQs in Ans, manually review the students' marked choices during correction. Do not rely only on automatically flagged cases.

Create an MCQ​

  1. Click New question.
  2. Select Multiple choice.
  3. Enter the question.
  4. Set the maximum number of points.
  5. Choose whether one or several alternatives can be correct.
  6. Add the alternatives (A, B, C, D, etc.).
  7. Configure the grading scheme.

Create the MCQ and its answer alternatives in Ans.

Ans MCQ grading configuration

Configure how points are assigned to the alternatives.

Example grading patterns​

One correct answer, no negative marking​

Example policy:

  • correct answer: +1;
  • incorrect answer: 0;
  • unanswered or multiple answers: 0.

One correct answer with negative marking​

Example policy:

  • correct answer: +1;
  • incorrect answer: -1;
  • unanswered or multiple answers: 0.

For this configuration, enable partial scoring and start the calculation from zero.

Several correct answers​

For example, with a maximum of 4 points, assign positive points to correct options and negative points to incorrect options, with the minimum limited to zero.

Ans MCQ review

Manually review detected marks as part of the correction workflow.

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These are examples, not universal grading rules. Configure each question according to the grading policy approved for your exam.

Next step​

When the assignment and grading rules are final, continue with Generate personalized PDFs.