Conditions for selection type questions

The conditions for Selection type questions are usually based on the type of question. These questions can be either multiple-choice questions, true or false, or matching test questions.

Multiple-choice questions

Here the students are given a specific question along with 3 or more alternatives where they have to select the accurate answer based on the known information.

• True or False or alternative response type- In this type, the candidates need to select any one of the two, either true or false, correct or incorrect and right or wrong, as per the instructions of the test creator.
• Matching type test/ Matching pairs – Two different sets of any item, which is usually distributed in two tabular columns. Here, the students need to match or relate an item from one column with the other one based on specific logic or facts. This helps the students to identify and learn the relation between two things.

Advantages of selection type questions

Large amounts of population and material can be covered and assessed easily through selection-based questions.

• Students are restricted to thinking about only specific alternatives given by test developers.
• They can be easily distributed, reliable and efficient.

Limitations

• Selection type questions cannot be used for measuring complex test items
• They are highly susceptible to the presence of irrelevant clues or facts.

Selection question tricks

There are various methods to solve this type of question because if you don’t have the correct answer, you may select the wrong alternative.

• Study techniques include focusing on the topic and trying to recall the main points.
• Practice recalling and remembering.
• Read keywords and important facts as these types of questions are more focused on keywords in a topic.
• TheElimination method is the best trick to solve selection type questions.

Even if you don’t know the answer, there is a probability of scoring well. This method is not about selecting the right answer but eliminating the wrong alternatives or irrelevant options, options that are completely not related. This will help the candidate eventually select the right alternative/option.

Solved Selection Questions

Let’s boost up the ability to solve the selection type questions based on some conditions. Here are some examples.

Q1.A team of five is to be selected from amongst five men, L, M, N, O and P, and four women, W, X, Y and Z. Some criteria for selection are:

L and Z must be together.

W can’t be with Y.

O and X should not be together.

N and P need to be together.

Y can’t be put with M.

Unless otherwise stated, these criteria are applicable to all the questions below:

If L and N are members, the other members of the team cannot be:

(A) O P Z

(B) M P Z

(C) W X P

(D) P Z W

Answer- (c) W X P

Q2. True or False based questions-

Plants are responsible for producing oxygen and sugar after the process of photosynthesis.

1. True
2. False

Answer- (a) True

Q3. Matching the set of numbers

Answer- Amphibian- Bat, Arthropod- Cockroach, Reptile- Snake, Mammal- Bat

Conclusion

Selection type questions are comparatively easier than other types of test items. These types of questions are generally easy to construct and solved by students in a relatively short period of time. Students or candidates are able to evaluate the relationship between numerous items in the given alternatives. These questions help in boosting the skills relevant for selecting the best option rather than thinking about a broad range of irrelevant information.

The questions are concrete and have a specific answer. A test with selection type questions will always be unbiased and will have an accurate scoring system. Many educators are found to make use of these types of questions for a quick assessment, mostly in schools, colleges etc. Selection type questions are not only included in competitive examinations but also used for a summary assessment after any learning process within an appropriate time frame. No trouble making results, either right or wrong and the following score shows up the reality. This type of question set is used for survey work in order to receive immediate responses and can be helpful in carrying out statistical analysis based on the number of responses. Most of the students find selection type questions easy to solve and score as well.