Best for
- Knowledge checks with one best answer
- Large cohorts where instant marking matters
- Practice tests, mocks and certification exams
Capabilities
- One correct answer with configurable distractors
- Automatic marking and instant results
- Answer randomisation to reduce collusion
- Rich question stems with images, tables and equations
Considerations
- Works best when distractors are plausible and unambiguous
- Less suitable for questions that require explanation or judgement
What is a single correct question?
A single correct question asks the candidate to choose one answer from a list. It is the classic multiple choice format, and it is especially useful when the assessment has a clearly defined correct answer.
In Synap, single correct questions can be written directly in the question editor, imported in bulk, organised into question banks and reused across static or dynamic exams.
When to use it
Use single correct questions when you want reliable automatic marking, clear scoring and fast feedback. They work well for factual recall, concept checks, scenario-based decisions and certification exams where each item has one best answer.
They are also a good fit for large cohorts because every response can be marked instantly and consistently, without adding manual marking workload.
How Synap supports this format
Synap supports rich question stems, answer randomisation, custom marks and reusable question banks. You can combine single correct questions with time limits, sections, question tags and dynamic exam rules to create structured assessments at scale.
Authoring tips
Write the question so that the task is clear before the candidate reads the options. Keep the correct answer defensible, make distractors plausible, and avoid clues such as answer length or wording patterns that reveal the correct choice.
