Adding check box questions (was multiple-choice)

A checkbox question allows test-takers to select multiple answers from a list of options, making it ideal for questions where more than one response may be correct.

Checkbox questions are useful for a wide range of quizzes, surveys, training courses, and assessments.

With FlexiQuiz, you can add a check box question to a classic or live quiz. You can also generate checkbox questions using AI.

How to add a check box question to your quiz - new create screen 2026

1. Start by creating a new quiz or opening an existing quiz for editing.
2. From the Create screen, click Add Element +.
3. Select the Checkboxes question type. You can either drag the icon to the location where you want the question to appear or click it to add the question to the bottom of the current quiz page.

4. The question editor will open on the right-hand side of the screen. Enter your question in the Question box. If you have an Essentials plan or above, you can also add images, videos, or audio to enhance the question.
5. Add the answer choices learners can select in the Options boxes.
6. To add more answer choices, click + Add Option.
7. Next, choose how you would like to score the question. See the information below about scoring the entire question or assigning weighted points to individual answer options.
8. To configure additional question settings, click the Settings tab. Available options include:


Required: The question must be answered before learners move to the next page or submit the quiz.

Randomize options: Shuffle the order of the answer options.

Set categories: Add the question to a category in your question bank.

Show question feedback: Share feedback based on learners giving the right or wrong answer.

9. Click Save to add the question to your quiz.

How to add a check box question to your quiz - legacy system

1. Create a new quiz or edit an existing one.
2. From the Create screen, add a question. Click Add Item and choose Question from the drop-down menu.
3. Next to Question Type, press the down arrow and select Multiple Choice.
4. Add your quiz question in the Question box - this can include text, images, video, tables and audio.
5. Add your answer options in the Options boxes. Click Add Option to add more option boxes.
6. Then, choose how you want to score your quiz. See below for more information.
7. Now, format your quiz. Your options are:
8. Randomize answer options: The FlexiQuiz system shuffles the answer options whenever someone looks at the question.
9. Set categories: You can add this question to a category in your question bank.
10. Show question feedback: Share feedback with students based on a right or wrong response.
11. Required: Learners must provide a response before moving to the next page.
12. Click Save to add the question to your quiz.

The FlexiQuiz system automatically scores submitted checkbox quiz questions and the results are available on your Analyze screen.

Ways to score a checkbox question

Scoring a checkbox question can be done in several ways, depending on how you want to reward correct answers and penalize incorrect ones.

Option 1: All or nothing.

The learner must select all correct answers and none of the incorrect ones to receive full points.

Here's an example of a checkbox question set up with all-or-nothing scoring.

The correct box has a tick next to the right answer options: A and C. The number of points the students can get is in the box on the top right.

If a student selects Platypus, Ostrich and Chicken they get 2 points.

Students who choose Whale or Kangaroo get 0 points.

If a student selects Platypus, Ostrich, Chicken and Whale they get 0 points.

ii. Weighted scoring.

Each response has a specific number of points. The number of points can vary for key or secondary answers. Incorrect answers can have negative scoring.

This option works well when you want to award students for each part of the answer they correctly select.

To set weighted scoring:

Tick the box Set option points. A box will appear next to each response option.

Now, enter the number of points you want to award for each response the learner selects. Points can be a plus or minus.

Frequently asked questions

Can I limit the number of options learners can select?

It is not possible to limit the number of boxes learners tick.

These are some options to prevent learners from ticking all the boxes:

• You can tell them how many boxes they can select - the system cannot stop them from ticking more.
• Use the all-or-nothing scoring option. If learners select any incorrect answer, they get zero points.
• Use set-option points and deduct points for the wrong response.

Can I ensure that students can only select one answer?

Yes, you can use our multiple-choice (formerly single-choice) question type to allow learners to select a single answer from a list of options. With this question type, learners can choose only one answer and cannot select multiple options.

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