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How to Set a Short Answer Option in Assessments

This support article explains how short answer questions work and how to review responses.

Rahul
Rahul
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FreshLearn allows you to create assessments with various question types, including short answer questions. This guide will walk you through the steps to add a short answer option to an assessment.

Here is a detailed step-by-step video.

Steps to Set a Short Answer Option

1. Access the Assessments Section

  • Log into your FreshLearn account.
  • Navigate to Products → Assessments.
  • Open an existing assessment or create a new one.

2. Add a Question with a Short Answer Option

  • Click on Add Question.
  • Enter the question text.
  • (Optional) Add visuals or set the question as mandatory.
  • In the Answer Type section, choose Short Answer.
  • A text box will appear, allowing learners to enter a response of up to 200 characters.

3. Customize the Question

  • Click Next.
  • Add an explanation in the answer key (optional).
  • (Optional) Assign tags for better organization.
  • Click Save to finalize the question.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully add a short-answer question to your assessments on FreshLearn, giving learners the flexibility to provide text-based responses.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@freshlearn.com.