Multiple choice (MC), objective response or MCQ (for multiple choice question) is a form of an objective assessment in which respondents are asked to select only correct answers from the choices offered as a list.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are an important tool used in educational assessments. MCQs are widely used in both educational and professional settings, as they are an effective way of testing a student’s knowledge or an employee skills.

One of the main benefits of using MCQs is that they are an efficient way of testing knowledge or skills. MCQs can quickly assess a student’s or employee’s knowledge or skills in a particular area, making them an ideal tool for educational assessment or job interviews. A student taking a multiple choice exam can quickly and accurately assesses their understanding of a course material, while an employer can quickly assess a job applicant’s skills in a particular area

Benefits of MCQs

• MCQs are a convenient and efficient way to test and assess awide range of topics and skills.
• MCQs provide an objective way of testing knowledge and skills as answers are scored automatically.
• MCQs allow for rapid assessment of large groups of learners or students.
• MCQs are an economical way to assess learning as they require minimal resources and equipment.
• MCQs provide instant feedback to learners and instructors, helping learners to identify areas for improvement.
• MCQs can be used to test both factual knowledge and skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking

Drawbacks of MCQs

• MCQs do not necessarily require a student to display critical thinking skills as students can simply select answer without having to provide reasoning or justification.
• A student who is incapable of answering a particular question can simply select a random answer and still have a chance of receiving a mark for it. If randomly guessing an answer, there is usually a 25 percent chance of getting it correct on a four-answer choice question
• Multiple choice questions are designed to produce quantitative data. This can be limiting if you want to find out about a customer’s personal experiences with your company