A multiple choice item consists of a stem (problem) and alternatives (answers), which include one correct answer and several distracters. Effective multiple choice items should have clearly stated stems, avoid vagueness, and follow guidelines for writing good questions and options. They can effectively measure a range of learning outcomes and are useful for diagnostic assessments.

2. A multiple choice
item consists of a problem,
known as the stem, and a list
of suggested solutions,
known as alternatives. The
alternatives consist of one
correct or best alternative,
which is the answer, and
incorrect or inferior
alternatives, known as
distracters.

3. Parts of a Multiple Choice Item:
Stem: the question being asked
Foils: the answer choices
Distracters: the incorrect answer choices
Key: the correct answer

4. Which city is the capital of England?
A.Lisbon
B.Manchester
C.London
D.Edinburgh

5. Which city is the capital of England?
A.Lisbon
B.Manchester
C.Edinburgh
D.London

6. The fastest man in the world is
A.Tyson Gay
B.Asafa Powell
C.Usain Bolt
D.Yohan Blake

7. Which of the following are used to describe
the passage of time?
A. Gallon
B. Hour
C. Mile
D. Meter
E. Century
F. Decade
G. Score
H. Ton

9. 1. They can measure
simple and complex
learning outcomes
2.They can measure a
broad range of
achievement.
3.They are more objective
and can be scored easily.
4.They are appropriate for
diagnostic use.
5.They present the task
clearly.

11. A good multiple-choice item presents the task
clearly and concisely . It follows certain rules that
serve as guides.
The following guidelines are categorized under two
divisions:
*Rules for writing Good Stems
*Rules for constructing effective and
plausible options

12. 1. Present one clearly stated problem in the stem.
The stem should clearly state
only one problem. It must
not be vague, ambiguous, or
too broad. It should be
specific enough that there is
no room for
misinterpretation.

13. Q.: The earliest civilizations
A. are organized body of people with a
particular purpose, especially a
business, society, association, etc.
B. are aggregate of people living
together in a more or less ordered
community.
C. developed in the region where
southwest Asia joins northeast
Africa.

14. A.are organized body of people with a particular
purpose, especially a business, society, association, etc.
B.are aggregate of people living together in a more or less
ordered community.
C.developed in the region where southwest Asia joins
northeast Africa.
Q.: Where did the earliest civilizations begun?