There is a constant need for educators to develop and maintain effective up-to-date assessments. While there is a growing body of research in computing education on utilizing large language models (LLMs) in generation and engagement with coding exercises, the use of LLMs for generating programming MCQs has not been extensively explored. We analyzed the capability of GPT-4 to produce multiple-choice questions (MCQs) aligned with specific learning objectives (LOs) from Python programming classes in higher education. Specifically, we developed an LLM-powered (GPT-4) system for generation of MCQs from high-level course context and module-level LOs. We evaluated 651 LLM-generated and 449 human-crafted MCQs aligned to 246 LOs from 6 Python courses. We found that GPT-4 was capable of producing MCQs with clear language, a single correct choice, and high-quality distractors. We also observed that the generated MCQs appeared to be well-aligned with the LOs. Our findings can be leveraged by educators wishing to take advantage of the state-of-the-art generative models to support MCQ authoring efforts.

通过分析GPT-4在高等教育的Python编程课程中生成的多项选择题（MCQs），我们发现GPT-4能够产生具有清晰语言、单一正确选项和高质量干扰项的MCQs，并且这些生成的题目与学习目标高度一致。这些研究结果对于希望充分利用最先进生成模型来支持多项选择题的编写工作的教育工作者具有潜在价值。

AI生成（GPT-4）与人工编写的编程教育选择题的比较研究