Quiz

Situation Detection

Universal Rules

One concept per question. Double-barreled questions confuse and measure nothing. "Do you like pizza and exercise?" → Bad.

Wrong answers must be plausible. If correct answer is obvious by elimination, you're testing pattern recognition, not knowledge.

Results must feel personal. Generic outcomes kill engagement. "You got 7/10" loses to "You're an 80s Movie Expert — you caught references most people miss."

Progress visibility motivates. Show question count, progress bar, time remaining. Uncertainty creates anxiety and abandonment.

Quiz Types Quick Reference

Question Design Checklist

• [ ] Clear, unambiguous wording
• [ ] One correct answer (or explicit multi-select instruction)
• [ ] Distractors are plausible, not obviously wrong
• [ ] No "all of the above" or "none of the above" (lazy design)
• [ ] Avoid negatives ("Which is NOT...")
• [ ] Test the concept, not reading comprehension

Scoring Patterns

Simple percentage: Correct/total × 100. Best for knowledge tests.

Weighted scoring: Some questions worth more. Good for prioritized competencies.

Branching outcomes: Answer combinations map to results. Used in personality quizzes.

Diagnostic rubric: Score across multiple dimensions. Best for assessments and skill evaluations.

Engagement Boosters

• Immediate feedback after each answer (right/wrong + explanation)
• Visual progress indicator
• Streak rewards ("3 in a row!")
• Time pressure (optional, increases excitement but also anxiety)
• Social sharing of results
• Leaderboards for competitive contexts

Red Flags

• All correct answers in position B/C → Detectable pattern
• Questions testing obscure trivia vs actual learning objectives
• Results that don't connect to actions ("Now what?")
• Too long with no progress indication → Abandonment
• Mobile-unfriendly UI (tiny buttons, horizontal scroll)

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