Quizzes and assessments
Quizzes are assessments that test your knowledge of the course content. They can be required or optional, with multiple choice or open-ended questions.Accessing quizzes
- From the course
Course quizzes
Quiz types
By question type
Multiple choice
- Questions with alternatives A, B, C, D…
- One or more correct answers
- Instant automatic grading
- Immediate feedback (if configured)
Open-ended questions
- Essay or written response
- Manual grading by the instructor
- May include file uploads
- Awaits grading to receive a score
By configuration
- Required - Necessary to complete the course
- Optional - For practice and review
- With deadline - Must be completed by a specific date
- No deadline - Available indefinitely
- Limited attempts - Example: maximum 3 attempts
- Unlimited attempts - You can retake as many times as you want
Quiz information
Before starting, you see:General details
- Title - Name of the quiz
- Description - What it evaluates
- Related course - Which course it belongs to
- Type - Multiple choice, open-ended, or mixed
- Number of questions - How many questions it has
Settings
- Time limit - Whether there is a time limit (e.g., 60 minutes)
- Attempts - How many times you can take it
- “Remaining attempts: 2 of 3”
- “Unlimited attempts”
- Deadline - Due date for completion (if any)
- Passing score - Minimum required score (e.g., 70%)
- Display mode - View all questions at once or one at a time
History (if you have already taken it)
- Previous attempts - List of when you took it
- Scores obtained - Result from each attempt
- Best score - Highest score achieved
- Status - Passed, failed, pending grading
When there are multiple attempts, usually the best score or the last attempt counts. Check the specific quiz settings.
Starting a quiz
Prepare yourself
- Make sure you have enough time
- Be in a quiet place
- Have support material ready if allowed
Answering questions
Multiple choice questions
Selection types:
- Radio (circle) - Only one correct answer
- Checkbox (square) - Multiple answers may be correct
Open-ended/essay questions
Write in the text field
Use the provided editor
- Rich formatting if available (bold, italic, lists)
- Character limit may be indicated
- Click “Attach file”
- Select the file (PDF, DOCX, images, etc.)
- Wait for the upload to complete
- You can send multiple files if allowed
Navigation between questions
You can navigate freely between questions:- Next - Advance to the next question
- Previous - Go back to the previous question
- Question index - Mini map showing:
- Answered questions (green)
- Partially answered questions (yellow)
- Unanswered questions (gray)
- Questions flagged for review (red)
Managing your time
Timer
If the quiz has a time limit:- Countdown timer visible at the top
- E.g., “Time remaining: 45:30”
- Time warnings
- When 10 minutes remain
- When 5 minutes remain
- When 1 minute remains
- Automatic submission when time runs out
Time management tips
Distribute your time
Distribute your time
Example for a 60-minute quiz with 30 questions:
- Calculate: 60 min / 30 questions = 2 min per question
- Easy questions: 1 min
- Hard questions: 3-4 min
- Reserve 10 min for final review
Don't get stuck on one question
Don't get stuck on one question
If you don’t know:
- Flag it for review
- Skip to the next one
- Come back later if there is time left
- It is better to answer all than to get stuck
Prioritize easy questions
Prioritize easy questions
Efficient strategy:
- First pass: Answer the easy ones
- Second pass: Medium difficulty
- Third pass: Hard ones
- Final pass: General review
Finishing the quiz
Review before submitting
Before finishing:Submit answers
Viewing results
Automatic grading (multiple choice)
Results available immediately after submission:- Overall score
- Detail by question
- Statistics
You see:
- Score - X out of Y points
- Percentage - Example: 85%
- Status - Passed/Failed
- Ranking - Your position among students (if visible)
Manual grading (open-ended questions)
For essay questions:- Status: “Awaiting grading”
- Estimated timeframe: When the instructor should grade
- Notification: You receive an alert when it is graded
- Feedback: The instructor can leave comments
Manual grading may take a few days. You will receive a notification as soon as it is ready.
Retaking quizzes
If allowed:Check remaining attempts
- See on the quiz page: “Attempts: 1 of 3”
- If there are attempts remaining, the “Retake” button will be available
How to retake
Choose the mode
Some quizzes allow:
- Retake with shuffled questions
- Retake only incorrect questions
- Full retake from scratch
Which score counts?
Depends on the instructor’s settings:- Highest score - The best attempt
- Last attempt - The most recent
- Average of attempts
- First attempt (rare)
Practice quizzes
Many quizzes are made available as practice exercises:Characteristics
- Unlimited attempts
- No deadline
- Immediate feedback
- Does not affect the final course grade
- Ideal for reviewing before official assessments
Tips for better performance
Study beforehand
Study beforehand
Preparation is key:
- Review all related content
- Rewatch lessons you found difficult
- Make summaries and mind maps
- Practice with training quizzes
- Use AI Chat to clarify doubts
Choose the right moment
Choose the right moment
Take the quiz when:
- You are rested and focused
- You have enough time without interruptions
- You are in a quiet place
- You are not under extreme pressure
Read carefully
Read carefully
Avoid careless mistakes:
- Read the entire prompt
- Identify keywords (NOT, EXCEPT, ALWAYS)
- Analyze all alternatives
- Don’t answer on “autopilot”
Review before submitting
Review before submitting
Final checks:
- Have all questions been answered?
- Any accidental selections?
- Do open-ended questions have complete answers?
- Is there still time to review any?
Learn from mistakes
Learn from mistakes
After receiving the result:
- Analyze incorrect questions
- Understand WHY you got it wrong
- Review the related content
- Note questions to ask the instructor
- Don’t just memorize answers
Common problems
Time ran out before finishing
Time ran out before finishing
What happens:
- The quiz is submitted automatically
- Unanswered questions remain blank
- Score is based on what was answered
- Manage your time well
- Take practice quizzes to calibrate
- Don’t get stuck on difficult questions
Lost connection during the quiz
Lost connection during the quiz
Stay calm:
- Answers are saved automatically
- When you reconnect, continue where you left off
- The timer keeps running (be careful!)
- Check your internet before starting
- Use a stable connection (WiFi is better than mobile data)
- If it drops, reconnect quickly
Accidentally closed the window
Accidentally closed the window
Don’t worry:
- Go back to the quiz page
- Click “Continue attempt”
- Your answers were saved
- The timer continues counting normally
Cannot start the quiz
Cannot start the quiz
Possible causes:
- Attempts exhausted
- Deadline expired
- Prerequisites not met (required lessons)
- Technical issues
- Check the error message
- Complete prerequisites if any
- Contact the instructor or support
Next steps
After taking quizzes:View progress
Track your overall and per-course performance
Get certificates
How to receive certificates upon completing courses
AI Chat
Clarify content questions with the AI assistant
Gamification
Earn points and badges by completing quizzes