Quiz Settings | Uplup Quiz Builder
Configure your quiz scoring mode, time limits, question behavior, retake policy, and results display. Access all quiz settings from the Quiz Settings modal.
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Accessing Quiz Settings
The Quiz Settings modal contains all configuration options for your quiz, organized into six tabs.
Opening Quiz Settings
- Open your quiz in the builder
- Click the “Personality Quiz Settings” button in the top navigation (or “Quiz Settings” for scored quizzes)
- The Quiz Settings modal opens with six tabs: Scoring, Timing, Behavior, Retakes, Results, and Lead Capture
The modal header reads: “Configure scoring, timing, behavior, and retake policy”
Scoring Tab
Configure how your quiz is scored and define results.
Scoring Mode
Choose how your quiz calculates and displays results:
- Personality Quiz – Match users to personality types based on their answers
- Scored Quiz – Calculate points and show a numerical score
Click “Change” to switch between scoring modes.
Personality Types (Personality Quiz Mode)
When using Personality Quiz mode, define the possible results users can get:
- Click “+ Add Type” to create a new personality type
- Enter a name for the personality type (e.g., “Bang Chan”, “Lee Know”)
- Add a description explaining this personality type
- Optionally add an image for the result
Each personality type appears in a list with edit and delete options. When users complete the quiz, they see the personality type that best matches their answers.
Timing Tab
Add time pressure to your quiz with time limits.
Time Limits
Enable the “Enable time limit” checkbox to activate timing options:
- Total Quiz Time – Set an overall time limit in minutes (e.g., 10 minutes)
- Per Question – Set a time limit per question in seconds (e.g., 60 seconds)
Timer Display Options
- Show timer to users – Display a countdown timer while users take the quiz
- Auto-submit when time runs out – Automatically submit the quiz when time expires
Tip: Per-question time limits work well for trivia quizzes where quick thinking is part of the challenge.
Behavior Tab
Configure how questions behave during the quiz.
Quiz Behavior Options
- Randomize question order – Shuffle questions so each user sees them in a different order
- Randomize answer options – Shuffle the order of answer choices for each question
- Show question numbers – Display “Q1”, “Q2”, etc. before each question
- Allow skipping questions – Let users skip questions and come back later
- Allow going back to previous questions – Let users navigate backward to change answers
- Show progress bar – Display a progress indicator showing quiz completion
Recommended Settings by Quiz Type
| Quiz Type | Recommended Settings |
|---|---|
| Knowledge Test | Randomize questions and answers, disable going back |
| Personality Quiz | Allow going back, show progress bar |
| Timed Exam | Randomize all, disable skipping and going back |
| Casual Trivia | Allow skipping and going back, show progress |
Results Tab
Configure what quiz takers see after completing your quiz.
Score Display Options
- Show final score – Display the user’s score on the results page
- Show percentage – Display score as a percentage
- Show pass/fail status – Display whether the user passed or failed (if pass threshold is set)
Answer Review Options
- Show correct answers – Reveal which answers were correct after submission
- Show answer explanations – Display explanations for each question (if configured)
- Show detailed question breakdown – Show a list of all questions with the user’s answers and correct/incorrect status
Result Pages
Create custom result pages based on score ranges:
- Click “Add Result” to create a new result page
- Set the score range (e.g., 80% – 100%)
- Add a title and description for that score range
- Optionally add an image and configure a CTA button
Users will see the result page that matches their score range.
Retakes Tab
Control whether and how users can retake your quiz.
Retake Policy
Enable the “Allow quiz retakes” checkbox to let users take the quiz multiple times.
Retake Settings
- Maximum attempts – Set a limit on retakes (e.g., 3). Leave empty for unlimited attempts.
- Cooldown between attempts – Time in minutes users must wait before retaking (e.g., 60 minutes)
What Users See
- Retake button – “Retake Quiz” button appears on results page when retakes are allowed
- Attempt counter – Shows “Attempt 1 of 3” when max attempts is set
- Limit reached – Message appears when no more retakes are available
- Cooldown active – Message shows remaining wait time if cooldown hasn’t expired
Lead Capture
Capture leads by collecting contact information before showing quiz results. Lead capture is enabled by default for all new quizzes.
Collect Lead Information
Toggle “Collect Lead Information” to enable or disable the lead capture page. When enabled, quiz takers see a form after completing questions but before viewing their results.
Lead Capture Fields
- Name – Collect the quiz taker’s name (enabled and required by default)
- Email – Collect email address (enabled and required by default)
- Phone – Optionally collect phone numbers (disabled by default)
Each field can be enabled/disabled and marked as required or optional.
Customizing the Lead Capture Page
The lead capture page is fully customizable. Click on the “Lead Capture” page in the page navigator to:
- Edit the heading and subheading text
- Add images, videos, or additional paragraphs
- Customize button text and privacy messaging
- Rearrange elements to match your brand
Learn more about Quiz Lead Capture – Complete guide to configuring and customizing lead capture.