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 choicesScoring: Full points for correct, zero for incorrectFeatures: Shuffle answer order, “Other” option
Checkboxes (Multiple Answers)
User can select MULTIPLE correct answers from the options.
Options: Multiple correct answers possibleScoring: 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 choicesScoring: Single or multiple correct imagesBest for: Visual identification, product quizzes
Dropdown
Select answer from a dropdown menu. Good for long option lists.
Best for: Long lists (countries, years, categories)
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 keywordOptions: Case-sensitive or case-insensitiveMultiple 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 reviewBest 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 templateMultiple blanks: Supported in one questionPer-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-reorderScoring: Partial credit per correct positionDisplay 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
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