An example of an objective question in a quiz is a multiple-choice question with one correct answer, such as: "What is the capital of France? a) Rome b) Berlin c) Paris d) London".
Objective quiz questions are structured to have only one definitively correct answer, eliminating ambiguity and subjective interpretation during grading. This contrasts with subjective questions, like essays, where grading can vary based on the evaluator's opinion. Objective questions typically fall into categories like multiple-choice, true/false, matching, and fill-in-the-blank.
Here's a breakdown of different types of objective quiz questions and examples:
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Multiple Choice: As exemplified above, these questions provide several options, only one of which is correct.
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True/False: These questions present a statement, and the student must indicate whether it is true or false. Example: "The Earth is flat. (True/False)"
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Matching: These questions require students to match items from two lists. Example:
List A List B 1. Hydrogen a. H2O 2. Water b. H 3. Sodium Chloride c. NaCl -
Fill-in-the-Blank: These questions require students to provide a specific word or phrase to complete a statement. Example: "The chemical symbol for water is ___."
The primary characteristic of an objective question is that its correctness is absolute and verifiable, ensuring consistent scoring across different test-takers and graders. This minimizes bias and makes the assessment more reliable.
