Terminology and Naming conventions

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Term

Description

Library

Container of all collections, items and media elements accessible to a user.

Collection

Group of questions.

Item

A question.

Tags

Metadata such as status, objectives, taxonomy, and topic.

Section

Linked group of questions functioning as a sub-assessment.

Learning Objective

Defines expected learning outcomes used in blueprints.

Taxonomy

Classification system (e.g. Bloom’s) used for question design.

Topic

Categorisation of items for simplified blueprinting.

Dichotomous Marking

All-or-nothing scoring.

Polytomous Marking

Partial scoring based on correctness.

Page

Instructional screens (Welcome, Finish, NDA, Registration).

Form

Exam script presented to students.

Publish

Makes assessments or results available.

Delivery

All actions related to students taking an assessment.

Title

Convention

Collection

Module code + topic OR Faculty + discipline + topic.

Media

Module code + descriptive name.

Assessment

YYYY_ModuleCode_Name OR Test number

Schedule

YYYYMMDD_ModuleCode_Name OR Test number