From the List of Test Questions menu, select Essay Test Questions.
Click Create Question in the upper-right corner of the page.
Enter a title for the question.
The title is used for internal management purposes only and is not displayed to test-takers.
Example: Dullsuck Contest Division A - Question 1
Enter the question prompt.
You can insert images, links, and tables into the description.
</> inserts inline code. CB inserts a code block.
HTML is not supported on the actual test page for security reasons.
Use Markdown syntax and the editor’s formatting tools when creating content.
To enter mathematical expressions, switch the editor mode to Markdown and insert a code block using CB.
LaTeX syntax
Use LaTeX syntax to enter mathematical expressions.
To enter a formula, type
latexnext to the opening triple backticks (`````),then write the formula on the following lines.
Insert Images into Questions
Images can only be inserted into the question description (not into answer choices).
It is recommended to upload image files directly.
Avoid using external image links or copy-pasting images.
The File attachment feature allows test-takers to upload files when answering an essay question.
Do not use file attachment
Test-takers can enter text answers only. File uploads are not available.
Use file attachment only
Test-takers can upload one file up to 30 MB. The text input field is not available.
Use both text input field and file attachment feature
Test-takers can upload one file up to 30 MB and also enter a text answer.
Enter the recommended time required to solve the question.
This value is for reference only and does not limit the actual solving time.
Choose whether spaces should be included when counting answer characters.
Enable this option to restrict the maximum number of characters allowed in an answer.
Questions can be organized and managed by Subject and Type.
Select a difficulty level from Lv0 to Lv5.
Difficulty levels can be used to quickly locate questions when creating tests or browsing the Question List.
In the Question List, difficulty is displayed as a level.
The correct answer rate is displayed once at least 10 test-takers have answered the question.
Use this information as a reference when assigning a difficulty level.
The correct answer rate is also available when selecting test questions and viewing the Question List.