How to Add a True/False Question to Your Quiz: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Creating quizzes is an effective way to engage learners and assess their knowledge. Whether you’re building a quiz for an online course or preparing a knowledge check for your team, adding questions is the essential first step. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to add a simple True/False question to a quiz. Let’s dive right in!
Step 1: Access Your Quiz Settings
To start, head to the quiz section where you want to add your question. You’ll likely see a list of existing questions if any have already been added. In this case, the list might be empty at first. No worries, we’re here to add a new one!
- Look for an Add button (usually at the bottom right) and click it to create a new question.
Step 2: Choose the Question Type
When you click the “Add” button, you will be prompted to choose the type of question you want to add. The options generally include multiple choice, True/False, and other question formats. Since we’re focusing on a True/False question, select True/False from the options available.
Step 3: Choose a Category (Optional)
Here’s where it can get a little tricky for beginners. Depending on the platform you’re using, you may have different category levels to choose from.
- By default, it’s fine to leave your question in the course category. This means the question will be associated with the specific course you’re building the quiz for.
- You can also create specific categories within your course (e.g., for different sections or topics) if you prefer. But unless you have a specific reason for categorizing your questions, it’s best to leave it as the default course-level category.
Step 4: Name Your Question
Now, it’s time to give your question a name. This doesn’t show up on the quiz itself but will help you keep track of your questions later. For example, if you’re adding the first question in a “Check Your Knowledge” quiz, name it Question 1 – Check Your Knowledge. This makes it easy to find when you’re managing your quiz content.
Step 5: Enter the Question Text
In the next field, you’ll add the actual text of the question. Keep it simple and clear. In this case, our question is:
“Does Adobe Illustrator allow the creation of vector images?”
This is the text that the learners will see when they take the quiz.
Step 6: Set the Correct Answer
Now, you’ll select the correct answer. Since this is a True/False question, you simply have to indicate whether the answer is True or False.
For our question, the correct answer is True—Adobe Illustrator does indeed allow users to create vector images. So, select True as the correct answer.
Step 7: Add Feedback (Optional)
Feedback is a great way to help learners understand why their answer was right or wrong. You can set up feedback for both correct and incorrect answers.
- Correct Answer (True): You can add feedback like “Well done! This is the correct answer.”
- Incorrect Answer (False): If the learner selects “False,” you can provide feedback like “Please review more information about Adobe Illustrator.”
This feedback is optional but can enhance the learning experience.
Step 8: Set Scoring and Other Options
In the next section, you’ll set the marks for the question. Typically, this is set to 1 mark by default, but you can adjust this based on the weight you want the question to carry.
You can also leave other options, like penalties for incorrect tries or tags as they are for now unless you want to get more specific.
Step 9: Save and Preview
Once you’ve filled out all the necessary fields, click Save and Continue Editing. It’s always a good idea to preview the question before finalizing it.
You can preview what the question will look like to the learners by clicking the Preview Question icon. This allows you to see how the question will appear in the quiz format, ensuring everything looks correct before students take the quiz.
Step 10: Final Review and Close
After previewing your question, you can go ahead and submit the quiz for final adjustments or just close the tab once you’re satisfied. Remember, if you’ve set the quiz to defer results, learners won’t see their scores until they complete the entire quiz.
That’s it! You’ve successfully added a True/False question to your quiz. Repeat these steps for any other questions you want to add. Now your quiz is ready for your students or participants to engage with.
Adding a True/False question is one of the easiest ways to test basic knowledge or understanding. With just a few simple steps, you can create engaging and informative quizzes that will help reinforce learning and give immediate feedback to your students.
