Purpose Statement

Adding a quiz to a custom online course allows training administrators to assess attendee knowledge and establish completion requirements within the Training module.

Course creators can build a new quiz or select an existing published quiz. Once added, quiz settings can be adjusted to control the number of questions displayed, passing threshold, maximum attempts, and whether the quiz is timed.

Background Information

Quizzes can be added while building a custom online course in the Course Library.

To add a document, the course must either be in Draft Status or Published so long as it has not been assigned to another user. Adding a quiz is one of the available content options when creating an online course.

Course creators have two options when adding a quiz:

• Create New – Opens the Quiz Builder to create a new quiz.
• Search Existing – Allows the creator to select from previously published quizzes.

Each content type within an online course is optional and can be added based on the training and assessment needs of the course.

Required Permissions

Users must have access to the Training module and sufficient permissions to create or edit courses within the Course Library.

Users creating a new quiz must also have the appropriate access needed to use the Quiz Builder.

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Step-by-Step Guide

• Navigate to the Course Library

  From the First Due navigation menu, select Training, then select Course Library.

• Open a Draft or if creating a new course, select Create Course

  Locate and open the custom online course you want to continue building.

  The course should be in Draft status so its content can be edited.

• Open the Add Content Menu

  Navigate to the Course Content area.

  Select Add Content.

• Select Quiz

  From the available content types, select Quiz.

1. Enter the Content Name

   Enter a Content Name that clearly identifies the quiz for course attendees.
    

2. Choose Whether the Quiz Is Required

   Enable the Required toggle if attendees must complete the quiz to receive credit for the course.

   Leave the toggle off if the quiz should be included in the course but should not be required for completion.
    

3. Choose How to Add the Quiz

   Select one of the available options:

   • Create New to build a new quiz.
     • This action takes the user to Quiz Builder to create a new quiz.  Please see the related KBA on Quiz Builder for a detailed review of the process
   • Search Existing to select a previously published quiz.

• Preview an Existing Quiz

Select the available Preview option to review a quiz before adding it to the course.

Use the preview to verify that the quiz is appropriate for the course.

• Add the Existing Quiz

Select the desired quiz from the list.

Select Add to include it in the course.

• Configure the Quiz Settings

After the quiz has been added, adjust the available settings as needed.

Course creators can configure:

1. The number of questions displayed from the quiz.
2. The passing threshold required to pass.
3. The maximum number of attempts allowed to pass the quiz - the maximum allowable attempts is 50
4. Configure a Time Limit

Enable the available timing option if the quiz should be completed as a timed assessment.

Adjust the allotted time as needed.  The default values for this area are brought in from the quiz selected but can be adjusted for use within this course.

• Save the Content 

• Save or Publish the Course

Select Preview to preview the course content

Select Save Draft at the top of the page if you want to continue working on the course later.

Select Publish when the course is complete and ready for attendee enrollment.

Best Practices

• Use a clear Content Name so attendees can easily identify the quiz.
• Enable Required when successful quiz completion should be necessary for receiving course credit.
• Preview an existing quiz before adding it to confirm that its content matches the course objectives.
• Set the number of displayed questions based on the amount of material being assessed.
• Establish a passing threshold that reflects the level of competency required for the topic.
• Consider the difficulty of the quiz when determining the maximum number of attempts.
• Use a time limit only when timed completion supports the goals of the assessment.
• Review all quiz settings before publishing the course.
• Use Save Draft while additional course content or configuration is still needed.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Why can't I add a quiz to the course?

The option to edit the course is no longer available.  Courses in Draft status and those in published but have yet to be assigned are the only statuses that allow further editing.  If the course has already been used, a new version must be created.  

What is the difference between Create New and Search Existing?

Create New opens the Quiz Builder so you can build a new quiz. Search Existing allows you to select from quizzes that have already been created and published.

Why can't I find a quiz when using Search Existing?

The list displays published quizzes. Verify that the quiz you are looking for has been published.

Can I preview a quiz before adding it?

Yes. Use the available Preview option to review an existing quiz before selecting it.

Can I control how many questions attendees receive?

Yes. After adding the quiz, the number of questions displayed from the quiz can be adjusted.

Can I change the passing score?

Yes. Adjust the passing threshold after the quiz has been added to the course.

Can I limit how many times an attendee attempts the quiz?

Yes. Configure the maximum number of attempts allowed to pass the quiz.

Can a quiz have a time limit?

Yes. Enable the timing option and configure the amount of time allowed for the quiz.

Does a quiz have to be required for course completion?

No. Leave the Required toggle off if the quiz should be part of the course but should not be required to receive course credit.

Should I select Save Draft or Publish?

Select Save Draft if you are still building or reviewing the course. Select Publish when the course is complete and ready for attendee enrollment.