Quiz Question Types – All Types Explained | Uplup
Uplup offers a wide variety of question types for creating engaging quizzes. This reference covers the most common question types with usage examples and configuration options.
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Choice Questions
Questions where users select from predefined options.
Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
The most common quiz question type. User selects ONE correct answer from several options.
- Options: 2-10 answer choices
- Scoring: Full points for correct, zero for incorrect
- Features: Shuffle answer order, “Other” option
Checkboxes (Multiple Answers)
User can select MULTIPLE correct answers from the options.
- Options: Multiple correct answers possible
- Scoring: Partial credit available (points per correct selection)
- Features: Set min/max selections
Example: “Select all prime numbers: 2, 4, 5, 7, 9” (Correct: 2, 5, 7)
True/False
Simple two-option question for true/false or yes/no questions.
- Options: Two choices (customizable labels)
- Labels: True/False, Yes/No, Correct/Incorrect
Picture Choice
Visual question where answer options are images.
- Options: Images as answer choices
- Scoring: Single or multiple correct images
- Best for: Visual identification, product quizzes
Dropdown
Select answer from a dropdown menu. Good for long option lists.
- Best for: Long lists (countries, years, categories)
Input Questions
Questions where users type their answer.
Short Text Answer
User types a brief text answer that’s compared against correct answer(s).
- Matching: Exact match or contains keyword
- Options: Case-sensitive or case-insensitive
- Multiple correct: Accept multiple valid answers
Example: “What is H2O commonly called?” (Accept: water, Water, WATER)
Long Text Answer
Free-form text response for essay or detailed answers.
- Scoring: Can use keyword matching or manual review
- Best for: Essay questions, open-ended responses
Fill in the Blank
Complete a sentence or phrase by filling in missing word(s).
- Format: Use {{blank}} placeholders in your template
- Multiple blanks: Supported in one question
- Per-blank settings: Accepted answers, case sensitivity
Example: “The capital of Japan is {{blank}}.” (Answer: Tokyo)
Interactive Questions
Questions requiring user interaction beyond simple selection.
Ranking
Drag and drop items to put them in correct order.
- Interaction: Drag-to-reorder
- Scoring: Partial credit per correct position
- Display styles: Numbered, Simple, or Card
Example: “Rank these events chronologically”
Setting Correct Answers
For all question types with right/wrong answers:
- Select the question in the builder
- In the right panel, find the “Scoring” section
- Mark the correct option(s) with the checkbox
- A green checkmark indicates the correct answer
For Text-Based Questions
- Enter the correct answer text
- Add alternative accepted answers if needed
- Choose case sensitivity settings
Adding Explanations
Add an explanation for each question that appears on the results page:
- Explain why the answer is correct
- Provide additional context or learning material