Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Multiple-choice questions are a type of assessment where students choose the correct answer from a set of options. Each question typically has one correct answer and several distractors.
Related terms
Distractors: These are incorrect options in multiple-choice questions that aim to confuse or mislead students.
Stem: The stem is the main part of a multiple-choice question that presents the problem or asks for information.
Answer Key: An answer key provides the correct answers for multiple-choice questions, allowing students to check their responses against it.