Question Import Filters
Question Import Filters Question Import Filters enable Users to convert RTF, DAT, or XML files into a format that can be imported into ExamSoft quickly and easily. This feature is extremely valuable for Users wanting to import questions in bulk which have been exported from LMS and other systems. Please note that use of the Question Import Filters is warranted only if the User’s original question file meets the file format criteria described in this document; otherwise, Users can instead refer to the “RTF Importer Quick Reference Guide” (click here) for detailed information on question types, formatting, and importing guidelines.
Selecting the Appropriate Filter Users can select from a variety of filters, which are designed for specific RTF, DAT, and XML file formats exported from a variety of LMS and other systems. The section below provides information on these filters, including a description, the type of file being converted to an appropriate ExamSoft-friendly RTF format, and a sample question shown before and after conversion.
Converting DAT and XML Files QTI, QML, and Moodle The QTI, QML, and Moodle filters are all used to convert XML or DAT files which have been saved/exported from each respective system. There are QTI filters available for three different question types:
question types which include Fill in the Blank questions, questions that DO NOT include any Fill in the Blanks, and questions that are comprised of Fill in the Blank questions ONLY.
Users should take care to select the QTI filter that is most appropriate for the specific pool of questions they wish to import.
Converting RTF File Formats Clean MSWord Formatting This filter eliminates any underlining formatting that has been picked up in a Word document as sometimes happens when a document is copied and/or resaved several times by different Users, etc. Before the file can be converted, it must first be saved as an RTF. The Clean MSWord filter will then convert the RTF file to plain, unformatted text, which will reduce the chance of unintended formatting issues during the import process.
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Question Import Filters Elsevier® (RTF Files) There are two types of Elsevier® filters available, and each with their own variety of options: Elsevier®Parscore™ and Elsevier®Others. Users should read each filter description carefully in the drop-down menu to determine which filter is most appropriate for converting their own specific pool of questions. Below, we have provided an example of an Elsevier®Parscore™ question shown before and after the conversion process. We have chosen the most suitable filter for our question which contains Meta Data, Title/Question Name, Categories, and Correct Answer Rationale. Select the Filter-
Sample question from RTF file before conversion:
After conversion:
ElsevierParScore_WithMet aData_WithTitle(QN)_Wit hCategories_WithRational e(OBJ)
1. Question Name: Question 0001 Type: MC Objective: Physiological Integrity Item Bank: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 2014 When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? A. Calcium B. Magnesium * C. Potassium D. Sodium
Type: MC Folder: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 2014 Title: Question 0001 Category: Physiological Integrity 1) When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? ~ Thiazide medication affects potassium levels. A. Calcium B. Magnesium *C. Potassium D. Sodium
Correct Answer: C Explanation/Rationale: Thiazide medication affects potassium levels. Reference/Notes: Keywords: Points: 1.00 Penalty: 0.00 Score Mode: Active Date Created: 04/14/10 17:53:51 Date Modified: 08/01/11 13:07:30 Date Used: 04/18/12 16:12:23 Difficulty: Easy Discrimination: High Item Analysis: Last Item Analysis: Cumulative No. of Students Responded: 19 No. of Students Responded: 19 Correct Responses (%): Correct Responses (%): Total Group: 94.7 Total Group: 94.74 Upper 27% of Group: 100.00 Upper 27% of Group: 100.00 Lower 27% of Group: 80.00 Lower 27% of Group: 80.00 Point Biserial: 0.51 Point Biserial: 0.51 Response Frequencies (%) A B C D Last: 5.26 94.74 0.00 0.00 Cumulative: 5.26 94.74 0.00 0.00
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Below, we have provided an example of an Elsevier®Others question shown before and after the conversion process. We have chosen the most suitable filter for our question which contains Categories, Correct Answer Rationale, and Numbered Answer Choices. Select the Filter-
Sample question from RTF file before conversion:
After conversion:
ElsevierOthers_NoMetada ta_WithCategories(DIFOBJ )_WithRationale(~)_WithN umbers
1. When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? ~ Thiazide medication affects potassium levels.
Type: MC Title: When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? Category: Cognitive Level\Application, NCLEX\N/A, Physiological Adaption, Nursing Process Step\N/A 1. When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? ~ Thiazide medication affects potassium levels.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 2 OBJ: Physiological Integrity TOP: Physiological Adaption KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A 1. Calcium. 2. Magnesium. *3. Potassium. 4. Sodium.
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Question Import Filters LXR (RTF Files) This filter is designed for Institutions importing LXR questions. The example question shown below contains a Title, and the Answer is indicated beneath the question and answer choices. Select the Filter-
Sample question from RTF file before conversion:
After conversion:
LXRDrexel_WithTitle_Ans werBelowQ
1. Physiological Integrity When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? A. Calcium B. Magnesium C. Potassium D. Sodium Answer: C
Title: Physiological Integrity 1. When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? A. Calcium B. Magnesium *C. Potassium D. Sodium
Examview® (RTF Files) This filter is designed for Institutions importing questions from the Examview® Assessment Suite. The example question shown below contains a Title, Categories, and Correct Answer Rationale. Select the Filter-
Sample question from RTF file before conversion:
After conversion:
Examview_WithTitle_With Categories_WithRationale
1. When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? 1. Calcium 2. Magnesium 3. Potassium 4. Sodium
Title: Page 145 Category: CognitiveLevel\Application 1. When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? ~ Thiazide medication affects potassium levels. A. Calcium B. Magnesium *C. Potassium D. Sodium
ANS: 3 Thiazide medication affects potassium levels. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 145 OBJ: 2 TOP: New graduate KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
Converting the Question File To convert a question file using a Question Import Filter, the User must complete the following steps: 1.
Choose a folder to house the imported questions.
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Select the question file from the User’s saved location.
3.
Choose any additional options, if desired. Checking the Import with HTML tags check box allows Users to import HTML codes that are embedded directly into the RTF file. Checking the Import all questions as draft check box allows Users to import all questions in draft form. If the User leaves this box unchecked, the questions will be imported with an “Approved” status.
4.
Select the appropriate filter for import, and then click the Next button.
5.
Each converted question will go through a validation process. The number of questions Ready to Import will be indicated as well as any detected conversion errors.
If any errors are received, the User can Download an Error Report to learn more. The User can also Download the Converted File, review the converted questions, and make any adjustments necessary to resolve the errors.
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Question Import Filters Importing the Questions Once the User is ready to proceed with the import process, click the Import Valid Questions button. The questions have been imported successfully! The User can now choose to return to the question import screen to import another file or open the folder where the newly imported questions have been saved.
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Selecting the Appropriate Filter Users can select from a variety of filters, which are designed for specific RTF, DAT, and XML file formats exported from a variety of LMS and other systems. The section below provides information on these filters, including a description, the type of file being converted to an appropriate ExamSoft-friendly RTF format, and a sample question shown before and after conversion.
Converting DAT and XML Files QTI, QML, and Moodle The QTI, QML, and Moodle filters are all used to convert XML or DAT files which have been saved/exported from each respective system. There are QTI filters available for three different question types:
question types which include Fill in the Blank questions, questions that DO NOT include any Fill in the Blanks, and questions that are comprised of Fill in the Blank questions ONLY.
Users should take care to select the QTI filter that is most appropriate for the specific pool of questions they wish to import.
Converting RTF File Formats Clean MSWord Formatting This filter eliminates any underlining formatting that has been picked up in a Word document as sometimes happens when a document is copied and/or resaved several times by different Users, etc. Before the file can be converted, it must first be saved as an RTF. The Clean MSWord filter will then convert the RTF file to plain, unformatted text, which will reduce the chance of unintended formatting issues during the import process.
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Question Import Filters Elsevier® (RTF Files) There are two types of Elsevier® filters available, and each with their own variety of options: Elsevier®Parscore™ and Elsevier®Others. Users should read each filter description carefully in the drop-down menu to determine which filter is most appropriate for converting their own specific pool of questions. Below, we have provided an example of an Elsevier®Parscore™ question shown before and after the conversion process. We have chosen the most suitable filter for our question which contains Meta Data, Title/Question Name, Categories, and Correct Answer Rationale. Select the Filter-
Sample question from RTF file before conversion:
After conversion:
ElsevierParScore_WithMet aData_WithTitle(QN)_Wit hCategories_WithRational e(OBJ)
1. Question Name: Question 0001 Type: MC Objective: Physiological Integrity Item Bank: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 2014 When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? A. Calcium B. Magnesium * C. Potassium D. Sodium
Type: MC Folder: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 2014 Title: Question 0001 Category: Physiological Integrity 1) When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? ~ Thiazide medication affects potassium levels. A. Calcium B. Magnesium *C. Potassium D. Sodium
Correct Answer: C Explanation/Rationale: Thiazide medication affects potassium levels. Reference/Notes: Keywords: Points: 1.00 Penalty: 0.00 Score Mode: Active Date Created: 04/14/10 17:53:51 Date Modified: 08/01/11 13:07:30 Date Used: 04/18/12 16:12:23 Difficulty: Easy Discrimination: High Item Analysis: Last Item Analysis: Cumulative No. of Students Responded: 19 No. of Students Responded: 19 Correct Responses (%): Correct Responses (%): Total Group: 94.7 Total Group: 94.74 Upper 27% of Group: 100.00 Upper 27% of Group: 100.00 Lower 27% of Group: 80.00 Lower 27% of Group: 80.00 Point Biserial: 0.51 Point Biserial: 0.51 Response Frequencies (%) A B C D Last: 5.26 94.74 0.00 0.00 Cumulative: 5.26 94.74 0.00 0.00
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Below, we have provided an example of an Elsevier®Others question shown before and after the conversion process. We have chosen the most suitable filter for our question which contains Categories, Correct Answer Rationale, and Numbered Answer Choices. Select the Filter-
Sample question from RTF file before conversion:
After conversion:
ElsevierOthers_NoMetada ta_WithCategories(DIFOBJ )_WithRationale(~)_WithN umbers
1. When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? ~ Thiazide medication affects potassium levels.
Type: MC Title: When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? Category: Cognitive Level\Application, NCLEX\N/A, Physiological Adaption, Nursing Process Step\N/A 1. When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? ~ Thiazide medication affects potassium levels.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 2 OBJ: Physiological Integrity TOP: Physiological Adaption KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A 1. Calcium. 2. Magnesium. *3. Potassium. 4. Sodium.
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A. Calcium B. Magnesium *C. Potassium D. Sodium
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Question Import Filters LXR (RTF Files) This filter is designed for Institutions importing LXR questions. The example question shown below contains a Title, and the Answer is indicated beneath the question and answer choices. Select the Filter-
Sample question from RTF file before conversion:
After conversion:
LXRDrexel_WithTitle_Ans werBelowQ
1. Physiological Integrity When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? A. Calcium B. Magnesium C. Potassium D. Sodium Answer: C
Title: Physiological Integrity 1. When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? A. Calcium B. Magnesium *C. Potassium D. Sodium
Examview® (RTF Files) This filter is designed for Institutions importing questions from the Examview® Assessment Suite. The example question shown below contains a Title, Categories, and Correct Answer Rationale. Select the Filter-
Sample question from RTF file before conversion:
After conversion:
Examview_WithTitle_With Categories_WithRationale
1. When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? 1. Calcium 2. Magnesium 3. Potassium 4. Sodium
Title: Page 145 Category: CognitiveLevel\Application 1. When giving a thiazide diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented? ~ Thiazide medication affects potassium levels. A. Calcium B. Magnesium *C. Potassium D. Sodium
ANS: 3 Thiazide medication affects potassium levels. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 145 OBJ: 2 TOP: New graduate KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
Converting the Question File To convert a question file using a Question Import Filter, the User must complete the following steps: 1.
Choose a folder to house the imported questions.
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2.
Select the question file from the User’s saved location.
3.
Choose any additional options, if desired. Checking the Import with HTML tags check box allows Users to import HTML codes that are embedded directly into the RTF file. Checking the Import all questions as draft check box allows Users to import all questions in draft form. If the User leaves this box unchecked, the questions will be imported with an “Approved” status.
4.
Select the appropriate filter for import, and then click the Next button.
5.
Each converted question will go through a validation process. The number of questions Ready to Import will be indicated as well as any detected conversion errors.
If any errors are received, the User can Download an Error Report to learn more. The User can also Download the Converted File, review the converted questions, and make any adjustments necessary to resolve the errors.
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Question Import Filters Importing the Questions Once the User is ready to proceed with the import process, click the Import Valid Questions button. The questions have been imported successfully! The User can now choose to return to the question import screen to import another file or open the folder where the newly imported questions have been saved.
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