QuestionSequenceType
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Describes the ordering of questions when not otherwise indicated. Extends the standard sequencing information to indicate how and if StimulusMaterial should be treated in the resequencing.

Properties
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   "HandlingOfStimulusMaterial","string","0..1","Clarifies how stimulus material is to be handled within the resequencing using a controlled vocabulary. Options: ""include""=Include StimulusMaterial in resequencing without restriction; ""preceding""=Attach each StimulusMaterial to the preceding question; ""following""=Attach each StimulusMaterial to the question following it; and the default value of ""within""=Resequencing occurs within each set of questions as delimited by StimulusMaterial"

Properties Inherited from SpecificSequenceType
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   :header: "Name","Type","","Description"
   :widths: 15,10,5,100

   "ItemSequenceType","string","0..1","Identifies the type of sequence to use. Values include InOrderOfAppearance, Random, Rotate, and Other."
   "AlternateSequenceType",":doc:`/composite-types/CommandCodeType/index`","0..1","Information on the command used to generate an alternative means of determining sequence changes. If used, the ItemSequenceType should be ""Other""."


Item Type Hierarchy
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* :doc:`/composite-types/SpecificSequenceType/index`
    * **QuestionSequenceType**


Relationships
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The following types reference this type.

* :doc:`/item-types/QuestionBlock/index`

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