Quizzes

Introduction

A quiz is an interactive module used to test knowledge, reinforce learning, and keep learners engaged.

Quizzes can be added to a course as standalone modules or embedded within lessons as inline knowledge checks.

Like a course, a quiz uses a curriculum builder that allows you to build it up from individual questions.

Questions can be created from scratch or selected from existing ones, allowing you to reuse questions across multiple quizzes. Updating a question will automatically update it in every quiz it’s used in.

Quiz settings

Quizzes have several configurable settings that control how learners interact with them and how results are recorded:

  • Pass threshold (%): Defines the percentage of questions a learner must answer correctly to pass the quiz. This determines whether the quiz is marked as complete for that user.
  • Randomize questions: When enabled, the order of questions is randomized each time a learner attempts the quiz.
  • Drip settings: Control when a quiz becomes available:
    • Drip by days unlocks the quiz a set number of days after course enrollment.
    • Drip by date unlocks the quiz on a specific date.

When a learner attempts a quiz, two records are created in the CMS:

  • A Quiz enrollment record that tracks access to the quiz.
  • A Quiz result record for each attempt, storing the learner’s answers and score.

Creating a quiz

  1. In the CMS, go to Content Manager > Quiz.
  2. Click + Create new entry.
  3. Add the key quiz information required for your instance (e.g. title, optional subtitle, thumbnail).
  4. (Optional) Add an introductory message or supporting content, which will display before the quiz begins.
  5. Build your quiz:
    • Click + Questions to add questions.
    • Choose an existing question or create a new one.
    • Reorder questions in the curriculum builder using drag and drop.
    • Remove a question from the quiz if needed (this does not delete the question from the CMS).
  6. Configure quiz settings (pass threshold, randomize questions, and any drip settings).
  7. Click Save to save the quiz as a draft.
  8. Publish when ready.

Note: A quiz must be added to a course curriculum to be visible in the LMS.

Progression behavior

Quizzes behave like other module types. By default, they count toward course completion, but progression can be toggled per module in the curriculum builder.

Whether a learner must complete the quiz in sequence depends on the course’s linear progression setting. If progression is disabled for a quiz, it becomes optional and does not affect overall course completion.

Quiz question types

There are several question types available. Depending on your LMS configuration, not all may be in use:

Single Choice Question

Supports multiple answer options but only one correct answer.

  • Add question text and options.
  • Select the correct answer.
  • Optional: Add a hint.

Multiple Choice Question

Similar to Single Choice, but multiple answers can be correct.

  • Add question text.
  • Enter answer options and select which are correct.
  • Optional: Add a hint.

Boolean Choice Question

A simple true/false question type.

  • Enter the question.
  • Select the correct answer (true or false).
  • Optional: Add a hint.

Drag to Order Question

Requires learners to arrange responses in the correct order.

  • Add each option in the correct order.
  • Learners drag and drop to match the sequence.
  • Optional: Add a hint.

Fill in the Blank Question

Learners fill in missing words in a statement.

  • Replace each blank with underscores _   in the question text.
  • List the correct words in order.
  • Optional: Add a fuzzy tolerance (0–1) to allow for spelling or case variations.
  • Optional: Add a hint.

Matching Order Question

Learners match answers to the correct items.

  • Add prompts in the left column in the correct order.
  • Add matching answers in the right column.
  • Learners sort answers to match.
  • Optional: Add a hint.

Quizzes vs Knowledge checks

We sometimes refer to Knowledge checks in the documentation, which simply refers to a Quiz used inline within a lesson. It is not a separate module type in the CMS.

A Quiz is a standalone module in a course:

  • It can count toward course progression and completion.
  • It is typically used for exams, assessments, or graded evaluations.

A knowledge check is a quiz placed directly inside a lesson:

  • It does not affect course progression.
  • It cannot be used to determine course completion or scores.
  • It is best used to increase interactivity and help learners reinforce understanding as they move through lesson content.

In short, a knowledge check is just a quiz used for engagement rather than assessment. Standalone quizzes should be used when you need to track or measure performance, and limit progression.

Key things to keep in mind

  • Quizzes must be linked to a course to be visible to learners.
  • A quiz enrollment record and a quiz result record are created in the CMS.
  • Questions can be reused across multiple quizzes.
  • Randomization and pass thresholds can be configured per quiz.
  • Drip settings control availability relative to course enrollment.
  • Progression settings determine whether the quiz counts toward course completion.