Q1 For collecting submissions using "Moodle Assignment", which file type is preferred (PDF or WORD)?

A1 It depends on the content of the file

• Only hand writing answer : PDF
• Going to use the WORD "track changes" feature for marking assignment : WORD
• Both OK for WORD and PDF : PDF
  • Avoid the compatible issue (layout and format) among different WORD versions (Word 2010/2013/2016).
  • Avoid the readable issue (special fonts / characters) among different WORD versions (Word 2010/2013/2016).
  • For the same content, the file size of the PDF file is generally smaller than WORD. Therefore, the time for users to upload / download can be shortened.
  • Comparatively, WORD file is more vulnerable to accidental changes (e.g. caused by incautious key-board stroke) than PDF file. Alteration to PDF file is allowed but users need to do a few steps deliberately in the PDF software before making any changes.