Quiz Types – Trivia, Knowledge, Personality | Uplup
Uplup quizzes support four scoring modes to match different use cases: points-based scoring, percentage display, pass/fail assessment, and personality matching. Choose the mode that fits your quiz goals.
Table of Contents
- Scoring Modes Overview
- Points Mode
- Percentage Mode
- Pass/Fail Mode
- Personality Mode
- Choosing the Right Mode
Scoring Modes Overview
When creating a quiz, you select a scoring mode that determines how results are calculated and displayed. All quizzes use the same builder – the scoring mode just changes how answers are evaluated.
| Scoring Mode | Has Correct Answers? | Result Display | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Yes | “8/10 points” | Trivia, gamified quizzes |
| Percentage | Yes | “80%” | Assessments, standardized tests |
| Pass/Fail | Yes | “Passed” or “Failed” | Certifications, compliance |
| Personality | No | Matched outcome | Product finders, personality tests |
Setting the Scoring Mode
- Open your quiz in the builder
- Click Settings in the left sidebar
- Go to the “Scoring” tab
- Select your scoring mode from the dropdown
- What to capture: The Quiz Settings panel with Scoring tab selected.
- Show: The Scoring Mode dropdown with options: Points, Percentage, Pass/Fail, Personality.
Points Mode
Display the total points earned out of the maximum possible points.
How It Works
- Each question has a point value (default: 1 point)
- Correct answers earn full points
- Results show: “You scored 8/10 points”
- A circular progress indicator displays the percentage visually
Best Use Cases
- Trivia quizzes
- Gamified learning
- Fun engagement quizzes
- Leaderboard competitions
Recommended Settings
- Enable instant feedback to show correct answers after each question
- Create result pages with fun messages for different score ranges
- Enable retakes for engagement
Percentage Mode
Display the score as a percentage of total possible points.
How It Works
- Score calculated as: (points earned / total points) × 100
- Results show: “You scored 80%”
- Also shows point breakdown: “8/10 points”
Best Use Cases
- Knowledge assessments
- Training evaluations
- Academic-style tests
- Standardized comparisons
Pass/Fail Mode
Display a binary pass or fail result based on a threshold score.
How It Works
- Set a passing threshold (e.g., 70%)
- Scores at or above threshold: “PASSED” (green badge)
- Scores below threshold: “FAILED” (red badge)
- Score percentage is still shown alongside the pass/fail badge
Configuring Pass/Fail
- Select “Pass/Fail” as the scoring mode
- Set the Passing Score threshold
- Choose whether to set it as a percentage or point value
- What to capture: The Scoring settings with Pass/Fail mode selected.
- Show: The Passing Score input field (e.g., “70”) and the type selector (Percentage/Points).
Best Use Cases
- Certification exams
- Compliance training verification
- Qualification screening
- License/permit requirements
Recommended Settings
- Hide correct answers to prevent sharing
- Limit retake attempts
- Add a cooldown period between attempts
- Create separate result pages for pass vs. fail outcomes
Personality Mode
Match quiz takers to outcomes based on their answer patterns – no right or wrong answers.
How It Works
- Define personality types/outcomes (e.g., “The Adventurer”, “The Analyst”)
- For each question, map each answer option to a personality type
- Each answer adds +1 to its mapped personality type
- Quiz taker sees the outcome with the highest total
Setting Up Personality Types
- Select “Personality” as the scoring mode
- Click “Add Personality Type”
- For each type, enter:
- Name (e.g., “The Explorer”)
- Description (shown on results)
- Color (for visual identification)
- Image (optional)
- Create 2-8 personality types
- What to capture: The Personality mode configuration showing defined personality types.
- Show: A list of personality types with their names, colors, and “Add Personality Type” button.
Mapping Answers to Personalities
- Select a question in the builder
- In the right panel, find “Answer Mapping”
- For each answer option, select which personality type it maps to
- Repeat for all questions
Best Use Cases
- “What type of X are you?” quizzes
- Product recommendation finders
- Career assessments
- Learning style identification
- Lead generation with segmentation
Example: Product Finder Quiz
Personality Types: Budget Buyer, Quality Seeker, Trend Follower, Eco-Conscious
Question: “What matters most when shopping?”
- “Getting the best price” → Budget Buyer
- “Long-lasting quality” → Quality Seeker
- “Latest styles and trends” → Trend Follower
- “Sustainable materials” → Eco-Conscious
Choosing the Right Mode
Quick Decision Guide
| If You Want To… | Use |
|---|---|
| Entertain with a fun trivia quiz | Points |
| Test knowledge with clear results | Percentage |
| Certify that someone passed | Pass/Fail |
| Match people to outcomes/products | Personality |
| Create a BuzzFeed-style quiz | Personality |
| Screen job applicants | Pass/Fail or Percentage |
| Generate leads with fun quiz | Personality |