E-Learning Assessment Guide

4. Question types

4.4. Drag-and-Drop Pointer

Drag the rounded textbox  until its arrow is within the area of the appropriate item in the picture or diagram. So if the hexagon is the correct answer placing the pointer as shown in the image below will score a mark. 

Common Errors in Placing the Pointer

Note that if the arrowhead is outside the area it will not count - even if it is pointing toward the relevant area. So if the hexagon is the correct answer placing the pointer as shown in the image below will NOT score a mark.

Note that even if the textbox is inside the area it will not count if the arrow is outside the area. So if the hexagon is the correct answer placing the pointer as shown in the image below will NOT score a mark.