Any type of test item in which the test-taker’s task is to select the correct answer from a set of choices. Multiple-choice items, true-false items and matching items are all selected-response items. Compare with constructed-response item.

An objective-test item that allows the test taker to select one or more of the given options or choices as their response. Examples include multiple-choice, true-false, and matching items. These are contrasted with constructed-response items.