Adding a Quiz

Quizzes are a valuable educational tool used for quick student self-assessment. Unlike formal assessments, these quizzes are set as non-mandatory learning materials that allow students to test themselves, identify areas for improvement, and track their progress effectively.

Because these quizzes are self-marking, students receive immediate feedback on their performance. Once saved to your Content Library, a quiz can be applied to one or multiple units as an optional training task.

What's Covered in This Article

• Configuration Guide: Step-by-Step
  • Step 1: Access Learning Resources
  • Step 2: Initialise the Quiz
  • Step 3: Define Quiz Information
  • Step 4: Create Quiz Questions
  • Step 5: Preview and Publish
• Understanding Quiz Question Types
• Quiz vs Assessment: When to Use Each

Configuration Guide: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Access Learning Resources

Navigate to your primary content repository:

1. Sign in to your Nimbu account.
2. From the sidebar, locate the CONTENT section.
3. Click on Learning Resources/ Materials.

Step 2: Initialise the Quiz

1. Click the Add button in the top-right corner of the page.
2. From the header menu in the pop-up, select the Quiz button.

Step 3: Define Quiz Information & Pass Threshold

Input the foundational rules for the activity:

• Quiz Title: Enter a descriptive name (e.g., Sample Quiz).
• Visibility: Select who can access this quiz:
  • Trainer & Student: Both trainers and students can view this quiz (default and most common setting)
  • Trainer Only: Only trainers can access this quiz (useful for testing quiz functionality before release)
• Pass Threshold Configuration: Enter a number in the Pass Threshold Percentage (%) box. This defines the score required for the student to successfully complete the self-check.
  • Common pass thresholds:
    • 50%: Basic knowledge check or first introduction to content
    • 70%: Standard competency demonstration
    • 80%: Strong understanding required
    • 100%: Mastery level or critical safety information

Step 4: Creating Quiz Questions

Click the Add Questions button to begin building your knowledge check.

Quizzes exclusively support auto-marked question types, ensuring students receive immediate feedback:

Available Question Types

• True/False (T/F icon): For simple factual statements.
• Multiple Choice (Four boxes with check mark): For selecting one correct answer from a list.
• Selection (Three-line icon): For questions where multiple answers are correct and students must select all that apply.
• Question Set (Document Stack icon): Use this to group multiple questions into a single related activity. Question Sets can contain:
  • True/False questions
  • Multiple Choice questions
  • Selection questions
  • Short Answer questions
  • Upload questions

Step 5: Preview and Publish

Before making the quiz available to students:

Preview

1. Click the Preview tab to view the quiz from the student perspective
2. Attempt the quiz yourself to verify:
   • Questions display correctly
   • Correct answers are properly configured
   • Feedback messages are clear and helpful
   • Pass threshold calculation works as intended
3. Check that navigation and submission work smoothly

Save as Draft

If the quiz requires further review or editing:

• Click Save as Draft in the top-right corner
• The quiz will be saved but not accessible in units until published

Publish

When ready to make the quiz available:

1. Click the Publish button in the top-right corner
2. Select Yes to confirm
3. The quiz will now be available in your Quiz index, ready to be mapped to any unit

Understanding Quiz Question Types

Auto-Marking Questions Only

Quizzes support only auto-marked question types to ensure immediate feedback:

• True/False
• Multiple Choice
• Selection
• Question Sets (which can contain the above plus Short Answer and Upload)

Quiz vs Assessment: When to Use Each

Use a Quiz when:

• Students need practice and self-assessment
• Immediate feedback supports learning
• Multiple attempts are encouraged
• Results are for student reference, not formal grading
• Content is formative rather than summative

Use an Assessment when:

• Formal competency determination is required
• Results contribute to unit outcomes
• Limited attempts are necessary
• Evidence must be collected for compliance
• Manual marking of complex responses is needed

Quick rule: If students should be able to try again without penalty, use a quiz. If it's a formal evaluation for competency, use an assessment.

Related Articles

• What are Learning Resources?
• Assessment Question Types