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QUESTION CHOIX MULTIPLES [2 records]

Record 1 2024-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Surveys
  • Surveys (Public Relations)
  • Continuing Education
  • Military Training
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.

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...

OBS

multiple choice question: term used in the context of military training.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
  • Enquêtes et sondages (Relations publiques)
  • Éducation permanente
  • Instruction du personnel militaire
DEF

Question directe ou énoncé incomplet comprenant un certain nombre de réponses suggérées parmi lesquelles l’élève doit choisir.

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.

OBS

question à choix multiples : terme utilisé dans le contexte de l'instruction militaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Encuestas estadísticas
  • Encuestas (Relaciones públicas)
  • Educación permanente
  • Instrucción del personal militar
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Record 2 2001-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Recruiting of Personnel
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Recrutement du personnel
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.

Spanish

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