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Data types for quizzes

You need to choose a data type for each quiz question. Various data types helps you collect and analyze different kinds of data.

Data typeDescription
AttachmentQuestion with a Manage Attachments icon that allows users to attach one or more files.
BooleanQuestion with a check box or a Yes/No list for user responses.
ChoiceList of predefined options. For more information, see the definition for Choices in the Create quiz questions topic. Multiple correct answers are supported.
DateDate field.
Date/TimeTime and date field.
NumberNumber field with predefined minimum and maximum values. The default is 1-10.
PercentagePercentage field with a prescribed range.
ScalePredefined Likert scale. Answer options appear as radio buttons. Multiple correct answers are supported.
Image ScalePredefined set of images. Five emojis similar to the Likert scale (very dissatisfied to very satisfied) are provided. However, you can upload additional images in JPG, PNG, or GIF format. Multiple correct answers are supported.
Numeric scaleSelectable number scale. The default is 1-5. Answer options appear as radio buttons. Multiple correct answers are supported.
StringSingle or multi-line text field.
TemplateChoice list of templates that provide a predefined scale of options. For details, see Configure a template question. Multiple correct answers are supported.
ReferenceChoice list of fields from a specified reference table. This data type does not support reference qualifiers.

Parent Topic:Using Quizzes

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