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QUESTION CHOIX MULTIPLES [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
- Surveys (Public Relations)
- Continuing Education
- Military Training
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- multi-choice question
1, record 1, English, multi%2Dchoice%20question
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- multiple-choice question 2, record 1, English, multiple%2Dchoice%20question
correct
- multiple choice question 3, record 1, English, multiple%20choice%20question
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of objective test or questionnaire question in which the testee has to choose the correct answer from a number of alternatives supplied. 1, record 1, English, - multi%2Dchoice%20question
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multiple-choice questions are the most common type of alternate-response question ... [They] may use letter keys, number keys, or a moving cursor to select the answer... 4, record 1, English, - multi%2Dchoice%20question
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multiple choice question: term used in the context of military training. 5, record 1, English, - multi%2Dchoice%20question
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
- Enquêtes et sondages (Relations publiques)
- Éducation permanente
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- question à choix multiple
1, record 1, French, question%20%C3%A0%20choix%20multiple
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- Q.C.M. 2, record 1, French, Q%2EC%2EM%2E
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- question à choix multiples 3, record 1, French, question%20%C3%A0%20choix%20multiples
correct, feminine noun
- question à choix de réponses 4, record 1, French, question%20%C3%A0%20choix%20de%20r%C3%A9ponses
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Question directe ou énoncé incomplet comprenant un certain nombre de réponses suggérées parmi lesquelles l’élève doit choisir. 5, record 1, French, - question%20%C3%A0%20choix%20multiple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] celles qui offrent plus de deux solutions possibles; ce sont les questions à choix multiples ou à plusieurs voies, chacune des solutions possibles figurant sur le questionnaire lui-même. 6, record 1, French, - question%20%C3%A0%20choix%20multiple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
question à choix multiples : terme utilisé dans le contexte de l'instruction militaire. 7, record 1, French, - question%20%C3%A0%20choix%20multiple
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Encuestas estadísticas
- Encuestas (Relaciones públicas)
- Educación permanente
- Instrucción del personal militar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pregunta de elección múltiple
1, record 1, Spanish, pregunta%20de%20elecci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%BAltiple
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PEM 1, record 1, Spanish, PEM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-10-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Graduate Recruitment Test
1, record 2, English, Graduate%20Recruitment%20Test
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GRT 1, record 2, English, GRT
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This test] measures the ability to use reasoning to solve problems. The test sessions lasts about two and a half hours including time for administrative matters. The test consists of multiple-choice questions. There is only one correct answer for each question. The score on the test will be the total number of correct answers. Canadian Foreign Service Recruitment Campaign. 1, record 2, English, - Graduate%20Recruitment%20Test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Examen de recrutement de diplômés
1, record 2, French, Examen%20de%20recrutement%20de%20dipl%C3%B4m%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ERD 1, record 2, French, ERD
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Examen qui] mesure l'habileté à utiliser le raisonnement pour solutionner des problèmes. La séance d’examen dure environ deux heures et demie, incluant le temps requis pour les mesures administratives. L'examen comprend des questions à choix multiples. Il n’ y a qu'une bonne réponse par question. Le résultat correspond au nombre total de réponses correctes. Campagne de recrutement, Service extérieur canadien. 1, record 2, French, - Examen%20de%20recrutement%20de%20dipl%C3%B4m%C3%A9s
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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