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Staring down an exam can feel like facing a situation with multiple fronts – each front offers a different question type!  Multiple choice with its tricky options, true\/false with its 50\/50 chance, and essays that demand comprehensive knowledge.  But which question type is secretly the easiest?  The answer might surprise you!  In this article , we’ll dissect the different questions on your exam<\/strong><\/a> and analyze which type question is easiest in an exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Type of Exam Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like clothes, some question types fit you better than others. Let’s break down the most common ones first before answering :which type question is easiest in an exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Exam Questions<\/strong>
<\/td>		Characteristics<\/strong><\/td>Pros<\/strong><\/td>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Multiple Choice<\/strong><\/td>Consists of 3-5 answer choices; assesses understanding<\/td>— Covers broad range of content 

— Provides basis for discussion 

— Easy to score 

— Saves writing time
<\/td>		\u2013 Facilitates cheating
 
— Time-consuming to create<\/td><\/tr>
True\/False<\/strong><\/td>Consists of True\/False options; evaluates understanding<\/td>— Tests large amounts of content 

— Easy to write and score<\/td>		— Guessing may inflate scores 

— Requires large number of items for reliability
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Completion<\/strong><\/td>Statement or paragraph with blanks; tests knowledge level<\/td>– Minimizes guessing
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— Encourages attentive study\u00a0

— Allows for creative answers
<\/td>		\u2013 Time-consuming to grade 

— May lead to disjointed learning
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Matching<\/strong><\/td>Two sides with
corresponding items;
tests relationships<\/td>		\u2013 Covers maximum knowledge levels in minimal space 

\u2013 Valuable in data-rich content areas 

— Reduces guessing – Easy to grade<\/td>		— Takes longer time for students 

— Not suitable for high-level students<\/td><\/tr>
Essays<\/strong><\/td>Questions with sub-questions; tests synthesis and analysis<\/td>\u2013 Allows for explanation and creativity 

— Promotes analyzing and critical thinking 

— Encourages efficient studying 

— Provides insight for instructors 

— Develops practical skills<\/td>		\u2013 Subjective assessment.

\u2013Time-consuming to write and grade<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Must Read:What Do You Do If You Don\u2019t Know Anything in an Exam? <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different Test Question Types: How to Solve Them Easily?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Exams can be tough, but with good studying, you can get them correct!  The easiest questions are the ones you know well, so make sure to prepare.  Teachers often hint at what question styles will be on the exam, so listen up!Here in this section we have discussed certain tips to make each question type your strength:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multiple Choice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n