Turning Technologies ExamView - Manual (Page 17)

ExamView Assessment Suite 17
Images
You can easily insert an image (e.g., graph, map, photo, etc.) into a question or an answer. Or, you can copy and paste an
image from another program. Whichever option you use, consider the size and readability of the image.
Color images and photos can use a lot of memory that, in turn, increase the size of the test or question bank file. For example,
a single color photo can be 1-2 MB. For paper tests, the size of an image is not that critical. However, the image size does
affect online tests. Imagine students downloading a test via the internet that includes three or four photos. If you use color
images, use the lowest possible resolution.
If you plan to include an image in a question, you should check the image for readability. Can you read the information on your
screen and on paper? If you create your own art, use a larger font for text that appears as part of an image. For best results and
smaller file sizes, use black and white or 256-color images.
Other Issues
If you create your own questions or edit existing questions, consider these additional guidelines.
When you create your own questions
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Do not create questions that refer to another question or depend on a particular question order. Remember that you can
scramble questions on a test. And if you randomly select questions, you may not get the totality of the questions
needed.
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Use tables, not tabs, if you need to create tabular material. Tables retain alignment, especially for online tests.
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For PC, use standard fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial, Courier, Courier New, Wingdings and Symbol. For MAC,
use standard fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial, Courier, Courier New, Geneva, Wingdings and Symbol.
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For multiple choice and multiple response questions, be sure to set the scramble options for questions that include
choices such as All of the above or None of the above. You would not want one of these choices to appear as choice a
or b.
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ExamView Test Generator automatically includes instructions for each question type.
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Question type instructions are not displayed when tests are set to allow for mixed question
types.
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For questions that require specific instructions, add the instruction line to the question stem or within a narrative.
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Questions that contain wide images, tables, or equations will not display in two-column format. If you plan to format
your test with two columns, try to keep your images to roughly three inches or smaller in width.
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