1. N.E Gronlund
“The short items if supply type test item that can be answers phrase numbers or symbols”

2. William & Stephen “Short item is objective type item” Characteristics
It is supply type.
Answer in a word, symbol, number, Or phrase
in word number or symbol.
It is between essay type & objective type.
Simple learning outcomes.
Suitable for mathematics.

3. Write the symbol of oxygen? What is tool to measure temperature?.
Examples.
What is range in state?
What is square root of 64?
Write the symbol of oxygen?
What is tool to measure temperature?

4. Guessing is not possible. Partial knowledge is not sufficient.
Merits.
Essay to construct.
Guessing is not possible.
Partial knowledge is not sufficient.
Good for lowest level of learning.

5. Not suitable for complex learning outcomes. Scoring is not objective.
Demerits.
Not suitable for complex learning outcomes.
Scoring is not objective.
Suggestions.
Numerical Unit.
Suitable space.
Answer brief and specific.
Statement not direct from the book.
Scoring key.
In several answer.
Content.
Length of question & proper time. .