Short answer questions
Gauge candidates’ understanding, communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and more with short answer questions.
These questions offer a nuanced approach to talent assessment and allow delving deeper into candidates’ thought processes and knowledge base.
Why use short answer questions?
- In-depth evaluation of candidates’ responses, going beyond simple multiple-choice selections to capture the depth of their understanding.
- Assessing candidates’ ability to articulate their thoughts concisely and effectively is crucial in many roles.
- Get insights into their critical thinking abilities and problem-solving approach by requiring candidates to formulate coherent responses within a limited space.
- Customize questions to assess specific skills or competencies relevant to the role, offering flexibility in designing assessments.
How it works on Testlify?
Testlify simplifies the process of creating and administering questions, streamlining talent assessment workflows. Here’s how it works:
- Choose from the pre-built question templates or create short answer questions tailored to your specific requirements.
- Candidates receive these questions as part of their assessment, where they can input their responses directly into the platform’s interface.
- Assess responses efficiently and objectively to assign scores.
How does the evaluation look like?
When evaluating short answer questions on Testlify, recruiters are presented with a comprehensive overview of candidates’ responses.
- Candidate’s responses are displayed in a structured format, facilitating easy review and comparison.
- Assign scores to each response based on predefined criteria, ensuring consistency and fairness in evaluation.
- Provide personalized feedback to candidates directly within the platform, fostering a transparent and constructive assessment process.
Explore other custom question types
In addition to short answer questions, Testlify offers a range of other custom question types to suit your assessment needs. From multiple-choice and ranking questions to situational judgment tests and beyond, Testlify provides a comprehensive toolkit for designing tailored assessments.
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