How do I add an audio recording question?
This explains the process of adding an audio recording question to any type of assessment. This question type presents users with a question that they must answer audibly. A recording utility opens and allows users to record the answer using a microphone.
Go to Tests & Quizzes.
Select the Tests & Quizzes tool from the Tool Menu in your site.
Select an assessment.
An audio recording question may be added to any assessment. Select an existing assessment or create a new one.
Note: You may also add a question directly to a question pool.
Create a New Assessment.
![Create a New Assessment.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/437/original/d0a47f53-76ef-4d71-8857-8c4e6b8b5279.png)
For more information on creating new assessments, see How do I create an assessment?
Or edit an existing assessment.
![Or edit an existing assessment.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/439/original/e63da294-edb1-43fb-89c1-8daeba3724e2.png)
Select Audio Recording from drop-down menu.
![Select Audio Recording from drop-down menu.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/442/original/317700de-eb15-41d4-8bce-d16802a5debf.png)
After selecting Audio Recording, the program will open additional options for the question.
Add an Answer Point Value.
![Add an Answer Point Value.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/444/original/6c7c4bb9-dab6-4169-894c-5b3ca91d2777.png)
This allows for the Answer Point Value to be manually inputted.
Add Question Text.
![Add Question Text.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/446/original/2c1e2604-9125-4b3d-bf08-8f893c1cd8ad.png)
Type the Question Text into the text box provided.
Note: To edit with Rich-Text Editor, click the hyperlink to open the full menu.
Add Attachment. (Optional)
![Add Attachment. (Optional)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/448/original/3167f80e-0fb8-4c86-9c6d-12082cdcfb72.png)
Click Add Attachments to browse for and select a file attachment if desired.
Add a time allowance
![Add a time allowance](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/450/original/00a0c4be-bca2-4c9e-b4a6-4ded8d9c564f.png)
This option regulates the amount of time that a student has to record an answer to a question. This time is measured in seconds.
Add an amount of times to re-record
![Add an amount of times to re-record](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/452/original/15fa9442-7232-4ae4-9e49-190fbbfc19a5.png)
Use the drop-down menu to regulate the number of attempts a student has to answer a question. (You may select up to 10, or unlimited attempts.)
Assign the question to a portion of the assessment and/or a Question Pool. (Optional)
![Assign the question to a portion of the assessment and/or a Question Pool. (Optional)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/454/original/799393ea-be15-45f6-a566-436363714820.png)
The question can be added to a specific portion of the assessment, such as Part 1 or Part 2 (depending on the Parts that were manually created. Part 1 is the default location for a question to be assigned).
2. The question may also be added to a Question Pool, if desired.
Provide Feedback. (Optional)
![Provide Feedback. (Optional)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/456/original/47fd5274-df53-49ce-8f95-457dbcd5e663.png)
Feedback is optional text available for students to view after the particular question is graded.
Note: To edit with Rich-Text Editor, click the hyperlink to open the full menu.
Click Save
![Click Save](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/458/original/18274a7b-22ca-4823-82e0-e3ad7e34208e.png)
Click Save to save the question (or Cancel to exit).