In LearnWorlds, you can build, customize, and manage the content of your assessment learning activities. Whether the assessment is graded or non-graded, you can add different types of questions, structure them into sections, and enhance them with rich media widgets.
Not all question types are available across all learning activities. Each activity supports specific types of questions:
Exam (graded assessments) activities support only Exam-type questions.
Form activities support only Form-type questions.
Self-assessment (non-graded assessments) activities support both Exam and Form type questions.
In this article, you will see a detailed breakdown of the available question types for each activity (exams, forms, self assessments) and learn how to add, edit, and customize them. You will also learn how to enhance your questions by adding widgets.
Assessment Structure
Your assessment is structured into three main parts:
1. Starting Screen: A welcome page where instructors can introduce the assessment and outline expectations.
2. Sections with Questions: Short quizzes may include all questions in a single section, while longer assessments can be divided into multiple sections for better organization and flow.
3. Ending Screen: Shown after submission, this screen can display the score, feedback, or a message indicating that grading is pending. It supports different statuses depending on the activity type.
Both the starting and ending screens are built with widgets for full customization. If you want to learn more about the start and ending screens, check this article.
Types of Questions
You can choose among the following types of questions:
Exam Questions
| Question Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions (Text, Image, Video) | Users select one correct answer from a set of options. |
| True/False Questions | Users choose between True or False. |
| Dropdown Questions | Users select the correct answer from a dropdown menu. |
| Multiple Answers Questions (Text, Image, Video) | Users select multiple correct answers instead of just one. |
| Match & Ordering Questions | Match: Users pair prompts with correct answers. Ordering: Users arrange items in the correct sequence. |
| Short Text | Users type a brief response in a text field. |
| Fill in the Blanks | Users complete missing words in a sentence. |
| Open-ended Assignments (Text, File, Record Video/Audio) | Users submit detailed responses in different formats. |
| Bonus | Add content blocks (text, animation, widgets) AI-powered question generation |
Form Questions
| Question Type | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice | Multiple Choice Questions | Users select one correct answer from a set of options. |
| Multiple Choice/Answers | Users select multiple correct answers instead of just one. | |
| Dropdown | Users select the answer from a dropdown list. | |
| Country List | Users select the country from a dropdown list with 249 options. You can modify the list and add or remove countries if needed. | |
| Consent | Users answer a consent question. | |
| Text | Short Text | Users provide a brief answer in a text field. |
| Paragraph | Users provide an answer in a text field. | |
| Contact | First & Last Name, Email, Phone, URL | Users provide contact information. |
| File Upload | Available for the Pro Trainer plans or higher | Users submit their responses by uploading a file. |
| Record Video/Audio | Available for the Learning Center plans or higher | Users submit recorded video or audio responses. |
| Rating & Ranking - Rating | Rating | Give users the option to provide a rating based on a specific scale. |
| Ranking (Linear, Start, Heart, Like) | Give users the option to provide a ranking using different icons | |
| Date & Time | Date, Time, Date & Time | Give users the option to add a date and time. |
If you want to delete a question or an answer choice without losing results, you can export those results before they are lost or duplicate your typeform and make changes to the new version.Self Assessment
This is a hybrid learning activity that combines the types of questions of both Forms and Exams. It enables learners to evaluate their understanding, reflect on their progress, and even receive personalized feedback from you.
Add and Edit Questions
While creating your assessment, you can add questions manually or speed up the process using the built-in AI Assistant, which helps with writing, research, editing, and proofreading. Questions can be added manually in multiple ways:
1. From the Editor’s Top Bar: Click +Add Question.
2. Within Sections: Click +Add/Import Question under an empty section.
3. From Add/Import → New question.
4. By hovering over the plus+ icon in an existing question.
5. Via Importing from:
You can move, duplicate, cut, copy, paste, hide, and delete a question by hovering over each question, clicking on it, and choosing the respective option via the side form.
To edit the question, hover over the added question and click on Edit Question. In the editing side form, you can set up each question type's settings in the tabs below:
- General
- Score (if available)
- Feedback
- Tags
Below, you can find some universal Question Settings that are common while editing different question types:
General Tab
- Required: This Question is mandatory. The submission cannot take place if an answer is not filled in, and the users will receive an error if the answer is not submitted.
- Hide from Viewer: If you hide a question from the player, then it is not shown to the user and does not influence the total count of questions (and thus the total score).
Score Tab
In specific types of questions (e.g., Dropdown, True/False, Text Assignment, File Assignment, etc.) between:
- Basic
- Advanced scoring
With simple scoring, you will need to give a mark for correct and wrong answers, while with advanced scoring, you can give a mark for each option, whether wrong or right.
Feedback Tab
Similar to scoring, you can provide feedback to your users. With Advanced feedback, you can provide feedback for each question individually.
Tags Tab
You can tag users based on their particular responses. Type the tag and click enter on your keyboard.
If you want to know more about the generic question settings, you can visit this article.
Question - Specific Properties
Below are examples of individual settings per Question Type. Hover over your question and click on Edit Question. You will see the properties for each question in the first tab in the side form.
| Types of Questions | Exam/Form | Properties/Limitations |
| Multiple Choice Questions (Text, Image, Video) | Exam | -Shuffle choices -Option numbering Customize radio button position (for images/videos)- |
| True/False Questions | Exam | -Shuffle choices -Option numberin |
| Dropdown Questions | Exam | -Placeholder text -Adjustable dropdown width -Correct choice selection |
| Multiple Answers Questions (Text, Image, Video) | Exam | -Shuffle choices -Option numbering -Required number of answers -Customize checkbox position (for images/videos) |
| Match & Ordering Questions | Exam | -Shuffle prompts to randomize order |
| Short text | Exam/Form | -Placeholder text -Min/Max characters -Accepts multiple correct variations |
| Fill in the Blanks | Exam | -Question points -Placeholder text -Supports multiple correct answers |
| Open-ended Assignments (Text, File, Video, Audio assignments) | Exam/Forms | Text Assignment: -Paragraph-length answers -Adjustable textarea size -Enable/Disable text formatting File Assignment:(available for Pro trainer or higher) -Upload files (Max: 20MB for Pro Trainer and Learning Center, 50MB for High Volume) -Supported formats: File Upload, Dropbox, URL, Webcam capture Video/Audio Assignment:(available for Learning Center or higher) -Record and submit video/audio responses -Max video: 10, 20, 40 sec -Max audio: 10, 30, 60, 90 sec |
| Multiple Choice Questions | Form | -Shuffle choices -Include “Other” option -Option numbering |
| Multiple Answers Questions | Form | -Shuffle choices -Include “Other” option -Option numbering -Number of user answers (choose between Unlimited, exact number, or a specific range) |
| Dropdown/Country list | Form | -Placeholder text -Choices (dropdown options) -Dropdown width |
| Consent | Form | -Acceptance required -Text |
| Paragraph | Form | -Placeholder text -Minimum characters -Maximum characters -Textarea width (large, normal) -Textarea height (in rows) -Choose to enable the Formatting bar |
| Contact | Form | -First & Last Name, Email, Phone, URL -Placeholder text -Min and Max characters for the name type -Input width -Enable validation -Edit the error message |
| Rating | Form | -Set the scale (0/1–10) -Choose to show labels -Adjust the label position -Change the start and end texts |
| Ranking/Date & Time | Form | -Number of items (2–10) -Choose icon (star, trophy, heart, like, crown, graduation) -Change icon color and size (small, medium, large) -Show labels |
| Date & Time | Form | -Number of items (2-10) -Choose the icon (star, trophy, heart, like, crown, graduation) -Change the icon color -Change the icon size (small, medium, large) -Choose to show labels |
In short text-type questions, even minor differences—such as special characters or typos—can cause an answer to be marked incorrect. For instance, if the correct answer is "LearnWorlds" but the user types "LearnWorlds." (with a dot), the system will consider it incorrect. To prevent confusion, it's important to include multiple acceptable variations of the correct answer.Add a Widget
You can enhance your questions by adding widgets. To do this, hover over a question and click the + icon to insert a widget. Choose between the available widgets:
- Text Blocks – Add headings and main text for instructions or explanations.
- Buttons – Include navigation buttons or download file options.
- Media – Enhance questions with animations, audio, images, icons, and vector graphics.
- Embed Code – Integrate third-party content using code blocks or embedded elements.
- Spacers – Structure the layout for better organization.
- Math Formatting – Apply mathematical notation when needed.
- Previous Response – Reference a user’s earlier answer for continuity.
More specifically, you can use these widgets to create more engaging and interactive assessments:
Audio widget: The audio widget lets you upload an audio file (same formats as the audio learning activity). You can choose from three templates and customize the color, size, and alignment. You can also add a title and description, but these will only appear on supported templates.
Attach File widget: The attach file widget lets you upload a file that users can download by clicking a button. To avoid issues on iOS devices, make sure the "block popups" setting is disabled. You can also customize the button’s colors, text, background, and alignment. In the same attached file template, you can also import questions via:
- Another assessment
- Import questions via another Question bank and from an XLS file.
Math formatting: Use the Math LaTeX text widget to add mathematical expressions and equations to your assessments. LearnWorlds supports MathJax, allowing LaTeX-formatted math in various parts of an assessment for clearer, more effective content. You can find out more here.
Previous Response: The Reflection Widget lets educators create interactive self-assessments. Learners' responses are saved for future review, helping them track their progress over time. You can find out more here.
You also have the option to export your assessment questions to use them outside of your school. If you want to learn more, click here.