# Multiple choice questions (MCQ) native in Anki **URL:** \ **Category:** Suggestions\ **Created:** [August 12, 2021, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/multiple-choice-questions-mcq-native-in-anki/12239 "2021-08-12T12:09:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 8
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> [@sorata](#): > > I just don’t think asking something open-ended like “How water affects photosynthesis?” is more productive than asking the **questions I’m more likely to encounter on exams**. True. Questions shouldn’t be open ended and should be as specific as possible. Obviously studying with MCQ is better than not studying at all. I was just arguing that proper active recall questions are much better for learning things, while proper MCQ are much better at testing what you know or understand about the topic, after the learning phase already happened. The premise of OP regarding the scientific “facts” were just wrong, which I felt like should be pointed out. So if it would be studying with MCQ vs not studying at all, then MCQ clearly is the better option. Or if studying for exams is the primary goal and long term retention isn’t as important, MCQ works as well. > [@sorata](#): > > I’m trying to find a suitable one that I can apply prettify styling to. But almost everything is extremely complicated or is too simple and bare-bones. What do you need help with? Just the design of having a flashcard on a desk? If you open a new topic I’d probably be able to help you. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/multiple-choice-questions-mcq-native-in-anki/12239)._