Custom Question Type Changelog
WARNING: Please speak to your Surpass Account Manager if you are interested in using this functionality. The Custom Question ZIP files required to use this item type are not included in Surpass as standard.
The Custom Question Type lets you upload ZIP files containing custom question content in Surpass. For more information about Custom Question Types and how to configure them, read Creating Custom Question Types, or watch the Custom Questions Playlist below.
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Line and Scatter Graph custom question
Version 001.003 (October 2023)
Improved
- Minor performance improvements.
Version 001.002 (June 2022)
New
- The Polyline tool allows you to use multiple points to create lines of varying shapes.
- The Snap To Grid tool allows selected points to be automatically placed on the nearest grid point.
Improved
- Text can now be changed into superscript and subscript.
- Labels can now be anchored to points.
Version 001.001 (August 2021)
New
- The Line and Scatter Graph custom question lets you create, configure, and plot data on line and scatter graphs. This includes point, curves, line, shape, and label tools. Item authors can create a partially completed graph for candidates to complete, as well as define what tools candidates have access to.
Spreadsheet custom question
Version 001.003 (February 2023)
Fixed
- A minor data loss issue.
Version 001.002 (November 2021)
New
- The Spreadsheet custom question lets you create, configure, and enter data into a spreadsheet. This includes formula and data tools. Item authors can provide a blank spreadsheet or create a partially completed spreadsheet for candidates to complete.
Bar Chart custom question
Version 001.003 (October 2023)
Improved
- Minor performance improvements.
Version 001.002 (January 2022)
New
- The Bar Chart custom question lets you create, configure, and input data on a bar chart. This includes chart, bar, and key settings. Item authors can provide a blank or partially completed bar chart for candidates to complete.
Hot Text custom question
Version 001.004 (January 2024)
Improved
- Minor performance improvements.
Version 001.003 (June 2023)
Fixed
- An issue with the Hot Text custom question not loading correctly in web delivery, using Safari on iPad/Mac.
Version 001.002 (February 2022)
New
- The Hot Text custom question lets you create a paragraph where one of the words is the correct answer. This includes customisable question text in which answer options (one correct) are defined for candidates to select.
Pie Chart custom question
Version 001.004 (February 2024)
Fixed
- A minor typographical error.
Version 001.003 (November 2023)
New
- You can now choose whether your pie chart is made up of ‘segments’ or ‘sectors’.
Version 001.002 (May 2022)
New
- The Pie Chart custom question lets you create, configure, and enter data into a pie chart. This includes edit and key settings. Item authors can provide a blank pie chart or partially completed pie chart for candidates to complete.
Graph Selector custom question
Version 001.003 (February 2023)
Improved
- Minor graphic improvements.
Version 001.002 (July 2022)
New
- The Graph Selector custom question type lets you present candidates with a choice of three graphs to create when answering the question. Candidates can choose between a bar chart, line graph, and pie chart.
Diagram Creator custom question
Version 001.004 (March 2024)
New
- The Diagram Creator custom question type can now be authored and displayed to candidates in Welsh.
Version 001.003 (July 2023)
New
- Default values for each tool can now be configured in the Settings & Tools panel.
- You can now lock each component so that candidates cannot amend or remove it.
Version 001.002 (October 2022)
New
- The Diagram Creator custom question type lets you create and edit a diagram on a canvas. Candidates can use a variety of tools to create diagrams, such as pencil, line, text, shapes, and flowcharts.