LAB NOTES: How to Build a Multiple Response Question in CenarioVR

CenarioVR is a very powerful yet simple tool used to build immersive learning experiences. With all of its built-in functionality, you can create some pretty engaging content. One of its most powerful features is the ability to create questions to quiz the learner during the experience. However, the built-in questions appear to only be multiple choice questions, which can feel a bit limited. But you can actually build a multiple-select question very simply in CenarioVR.

Use the steps below to create one of these questions for yourself. Or you can walk through the steps outlined in this video.

All you’ll need before you begin is your own 360 image or video to use as a scene to build this question within. 

Step 1: Create the Base Question

1. Click Add Object and select Question
2. In the appearance settings, select Letter Choices
3. Add an additional choice (you should have three choices total: A, B, C)
4. Toggle OFF the Hide on Answer the
5. Click Done (don't worry about adding question text or choices yet)

Step 2: Create the Submit Button

1. Add another Question object
2. Set appearance to Choice Card
3. Click Remove to have just one answer option
4. Name this answer Submit
5. Name the object itself Submit in the properties
6. Toggle OFF the Hide on Answer option
7. Click Done
8. Move the submit button below your question

Step 3: Create the Reset Button

1. Copy and paste the Submit button
2. Edit the Pasted button and change the text to Reset
3. Rename the object Reset
4. Position it to the side of the Submit button

Step 4: Group All Elements

1. Hold Shift and click each element in the scene list (Question, Submit button, Reset button)
2. Right-click and select Add to Group
3. Rename the group MR Question
4. Click Done

Step 5: Add Feedback Cards

Correct Feedback:

1. Click the group and add an Info Card
2. Name it Correct Feedback
3. Add text: That's the correct answer
4. Toggle OFF the Visible option (so it's hidden initially)
5. Click Done
6. Resize and position as needed

Incorrect Feedback:

1. Copy and paste the Correct Feedback card
2. Rename to Incorrect Feedback
3. Change text to: That's not the right answer
4. Click Done
5. Position on the opposite side

Step 6: Add Checkmark Indicators

First Checkmark:

1. Add an Image object
2. Select the checkmark from the Media Library
3. Change color to green if desired
4. Toggle OFF the Visible option
5. Name it Check 1
6. Click Done
7. Resize and position over answer choice A

Additional Checkmarks:

1. Copy and paste Check 1 twice
2. Rename copies Check 2 and Check 3
3. Position Check 2 over answer choice B
4. Position Check 3 over answer choice C

Step 7: Create the Variable

1. Click the three dots menu at the top
2. Select Variables
3. Click Add
4. Name it MR Answer
5. Leave the initial value blank
6. Click Done

Step 8: Add Actions to Answer Choices

For Choice A:

1. Double-click the Question object
2. Click on Choice A's actions
3. Add action: Show → Select Check 1
4. Add action: Modify Variable → Select MR Answer
   • Set to Add to Variable
   • Enter value: A

For Choice B:

1. Copy the actions from Choice A
2. Paste into Choice B's actions
3. Change Check 1 to Check 2
4. Change the letter from A to B

For Choice C:

1. Copy the actions from Choice A
2. Paste into Choice C's actions
3. Change Check 1 to Check 3
4. Change the letter from A to C

Step 9: Configure Submit Button Actions

Show Correct Feedback:

1. Double-click the Submit button
2. Add action: Show → Correct Feedback
3. Set duration to 2 seconds
4. Add conditions (all must be true):
   • If MR Answer contains A
   • AND MR Answer contains C
   • AND MR Answer does NOT contain B

Show Incorrect Feedback:

1. Add new action: Show → Incorrect Feedback
2. Set duration to 2 seconds
3. Add conditions (any can be true):
   • If MR Answer does NOT contain A
   • OR MR Answer does NOT contain C
   • OR MR Answer contains B

Step 10: Configure Reset Button Actions

1. Double-click the Reset button
2. Add action: Hide → Check 1
3. Add action: Hide → Check 2
4. Add action: Hide → Check 3
5. Add action: Modify Variable → MR Answer
   
   • Set to Set Equal To
   • Leave the value blank
6. Click Done

Step 11: Test Your Question

1. Click Preview Mode
2. Test correct answer (select A and C, then Submit)
3. Click Reset
4. Test incorrect answer (select B, then Submit)

Key Points to Remember

• The correct answer in this example is A and C (B should NOT be selected)
• Variables store the selected choices as letters (A, B, C)
• The Submit button checks if the variable contains the right combination
• In a real course, you may not need the Reset button unless allowing multiple attempts
• All elements must be grouped together to maintain proper positioning

If you missed the Learning Lab LIVE session all about CenarioVR, check it out below. To learn more about CenarioVR and how ELB Learning can help you launch immersive training that stays focused, practical, and cost-effective, click here.

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Disclaimer: The ideas, perspectives, and strategies shared in this article reflect the expertise of our featured speaker, Joshua Bleggi. Be sure to follow him on LinkedIn to explore more of his insights.