📘 How to Upload Numeric Answer-Type Questions
Method 1: Manual Upload via Question Editor
- Upload the question using the same format as a Multiple Choice Question (MCQ).
Upload questions using the instructions in this guide:
- After uploading:
- Go to the Questions section.
- Edit the desired question.
- Change the Question Type to “Numeric.”
- Set the Marks to 100% to ensure proper grading.
Method 2: Bulk Upload Using Word and Excel
Step 1: Upload Questions
Upload questions using the instructions in this guide:
Note: The format for uploading numeric questions in a Word document remains the same.
You can refer to the following examples:
- The first question contains a single numeric answer.
- The second question contains two numeric correct answers.
Step 2: Upload the Answer Key
- Go to the Questions section.
- Click on Bulk Add Questions.
- In the dropdown, select Bulk Upload Answers.
Step 3: Prepare the Excel Answer Key
Here is the format for the answer key Excel:
Note: In Excel, you may indicate only "A" even when there are multiple correct answers.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Question Number – The question for which the answer needs to be updated. |
| B | Correct Answer(s) – For numeric answers, enter "A" only (even for multiple correct answers). |
| C | Subject (Optional) – Subject must already exist in the system. If not, it won’t be assigned. |
| D | Marks (Optional) – If left blank, marks can be assigned during exam creation. |
| E | Negative Marks (Optional) – Same as above. |
| F | Type – Set to "Numeric" for numeric answer-type questions. |
| G | Difficulty Level (Optional) – Accepted values: Very Easy, Easy, Medium, Hard, Very Hard |
💡 Note: For numeric questions, enter "A" only under Correct Answer(s), regardless of the number of correct answers.
After Upload:
Once uploaded, your numeric questions and answers will be reflected in the system correctly, ready to be used in your exams.
Sample Excel Answer Key for Numeric Questions:
Note: Enter "A" alone, even if a question has multiple correct answers.
After uploading in the answer key, the question and answer will appear as follows:
