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Which of the following is a key characteristic of a well-constructed multiple choice question?

Negatively stating the stem

Including irrelevant material in the stem

Providing options that are not mutually exclusive

Ensuring that options are free from clues about the correct answer (correct)

What is an essential consideration when constructing the stem of a multiple choice question?

Ensuring the stem presents a definite problem (correct)

Using ambiguous language in the stem

Stating the stem negatively

Including irrelevant material in the stem

What should the options of a multiple choice question aim to represent?

Clues about which response is correct

Common student misconceptions (correct)

Homogeneous content of distractors

Irrelevant information related to the stem

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Multiple Choice Question Characteristics

A well-constructed multiple choice question should have a clear and concise stem that presents a problem or question.

Constructing the Stem

The stem should be focused on the learning outcome or objective being assessed.

Options in Multiple Choice Questions

The options should aim to represent a range of plausible answers, including attractive distractors and the correct response.
The correct response should be one of the options, and it should be the best answer to the question or problem presented in the stem.

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Test your knowledge of multiple choice question construction with this medium to hard difficulty quiz. Explore key characteristics of well-constructed multiple choice questions and essential considerations when constructing stems and options.