A Scenario-Based Essay Question(SEQ) is a type of assessment that requires candidates to respond to a given scenario or case study by composing a well-structured and coherent essay. SEQ questions are designed to evaluate candidates' ability to analyze complex situations, think critically, and communicate their thoughts effectively through written prose.

SEQ questions typically consist of a detailed scenario or case study followed by one or more open-ended prompts or questions. Candidates are expected to provide a written response that addresses the various aspects of the scenario and demonstrates their understanding, analysis, and synthesis of the information provided.

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Question Type - The Question Type is auto-populated. It refers to the question type which is selected by the user.

Question Bank - The dropdown will show the banks available for the user to choose from, in which they plan to create a question.

Question Topic - It refers to the subject or theme around which a question is centered

Question Aims - It refers to the intended goals, objectives, or purposes of a question. (Optional field)

Question Stem - Question Stem presents candidates with scenarios or case studies that resemble challenges they might encounter in professional settings. These scenarios can involve workplace dilemmas, decision-making situations, or complex issues related to the field of assessment.

Add Image - A pictorial representation related to the question can be attached in this field. (optional field)

Question Text - Following the scenario, multiple questions are presented. These questions are closely related to the scenario and require candidates to address different aspects of the situation. Each question may focus on a specific problem, decision, or action that needs to be taken based on the given scenario.

Model Answer - A model answer is a high-quality response that represents an ideal answer to a given question. It serves as a benchmark for evaluators to compare students' answers against. Model answers showcase the depth of understanding, critical thinking skills, and the quality of writing that is expected from students' responses.

Marking Guide -A marking guide is a set of predefined guidelines that evaluators use to assess and assign scores to students' responses. It makes the assessment process more transparent and consistent by providing clear expectations for each level of performance.

Tags - Tags are descriptive labels or keywords that are assigned to questions. These tags help categorize and organize questions. Tags can make it easier to find items across a large database. Users can search for questions by entering tag keywords, enabling quick access to content related to a specific tag.