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Common CengageNOWv2 Question Types

CengageNOWv2 features several kinds of interactive questions to assess your knowledge of the material. Here is a brief introduction to these question types and how they work.

Accounting

Accounting questions present complex, multi-step Accounting exercises. They are somewhat unique in that they generally consist of a base question followed by one or more steps.

Using the provided pop-up calendar widget, "smart entry" fields, and dropdown selection menus can help you with your entries. Accounting problems score the correctness and formatting of individual entries and the manual creation of reports.

Blank Sheet of Paper

An Accounting question allowing you to work with the same type of complex Accounting tables and forms used in your textbook.

These questions are unique in that they provide several moveable panels containing Accounting forms such as balance sheets, general journals, ledgers, etc. This format presents an Accounting problem that closely resembles working with forms manually. See Working with Blank Sheet of Paper Questions for more details.

Essay

Type your answer into the text box or browse to a file on your computer to upload. If a text editor is available, you can use the formatting tools as needed.

Fill in the Blank

Depending on what kind of answer field is provided, you may be asked to provide a response by entering or selecting specific numbers, words, or other answers in a provided input field.

General Ledger

General Ledger simulates the working environment of a commercial Accounting system through the automation of some Accounting functions, such as statement generation and closing entries.

This question type also provides cues that lead you through the proper steps to complete your answers. Calendar widgets and charts appearing for input fields assist with creating entries. Also, you are supplied with a detailed set of instructions specific to the current problem.

Grading is based on having the correct ending balance. You can go back and change your entries at any time, up until you submit the assignment for grading.

Instructions

These question types do not require an response, as they are designed for the display of information only.

Matching

Match the appropriate items in each column by clicking them in sequence to create a connecting line. It is possible for you to see one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-one, and many-to-many matchups. If a problem has many items, you may need to scroll up or down to see them all. You can click the Clear All link to remove any lines and start again.

Multiple Choice

Click a button or select a check box to indicate the correct answer from a list.

True / False

This question type requires you to indicate your response by clicking the button adjacent to selection you believe to be correct.

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