This article refers to the functionality of Ortrac web. This article describes the syntax, during import of True of False questions from an Excel file


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An excerpt of your uploaded document is shown below, for context. Please indicate which columns to import. A stem and at least two options are required, as well as one option key per option. 


1. Go to Import

  1. Go to menu Question bank/My questions
  2. Click on Excel Import
  3. Select True or False a browse window appears, select the file you want to import & press Open


2. Excel file structure

  • Key should indicate that an option is correct by any of the values: "T", "True", "Y", "Yes" or "1". Incorrect answers should be identified by "F", "False", "N", "No", "0" or a blank cell. Any other values are invalid. Alternatively, a composite key can be used, which should contain a key to all of the options, e.g. "TFFTT".
  • First row is header (if the file comes with a header) select the button "Yes, skip first row"
  • Import as select Draft or Published
  • Assessment type (mandatory) select at least one from the list (Exam, Quiz, Form)
  • Perform Import (the file will be processed)


3. New Excel file

Fill out the Excel file:

Download the attached Excel-file and add your questions, see instructions below (for a 5 options question). If you have more or less options, simply add or remove columns.

How to populate the columns inside the Excel file:

  • Column A: Question Body
  • Column B: Option 1
  • Column C: (1 = correct 0 = wrong)
  • Column D: Option 2
  • Column E: (1 = correct 0 = wrong)
  • Column F: Option 3
  • Column G: (1 = correct 0 = wrong)
  • Column H: Option 4
  • Column I: (1 = correct 0 = wrong)
  • Column J: Option 5
  • Column K: (1 = correct 0 = wrong)
  • Column L: a field for comments or reference to a curriculum/topic item


4. Sample file