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title: "Lesson 2: How to Set Up Quizzes"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/lesson-2-how-to-set-up-quizzes/"
description: "Quizzes are a powerful way to assess knowledge and engage learners. In this lesson, we’ll walk through the process of creating a quiz from scratch using the Lea…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "Academy"
topics: ["Crafting Your Course", "How To", "LearnDash 101", "LearnDash Core", "Quizzes"]
date: "2023-02-16"
last_modified: "2023-02-16"
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# Lesson 2: How to Set Up Quizzes

Quizzes are a powerful way to assess knowledge and engage learners. In this lesson, we’ll walk through the process of creating a quiz from scratch using the LearnDash Quiz Builder.

#### Creating a New Quiz

1. From your WordPress dashboard, go to **LearnDash LMS > Quizzes**.
2. Click **Add New**.
3. Add a **Quiz Title** and, if desired, a **Quiz Description**. This content appears before learners start the quiz.
4. Click **Publish** to save the quiz.

#### Using the Quiz Builder

The Quiz Builder works similarly to the Course Builder. To add your first question:

1. Click **New Question**.
2. Enter a **Question Title**. 
    - For clarity, it’s best to use specific titles rather than generic ones like “Question 1.”
3. Click **Add Question**.

You’ll now see the new question listed with a red exclamation icon—indicating it’s incomplete.

#### Configuring the Question

1. **Point Value**: By default, each question is worth one point. Click the pencil icon to adjust.
2. **Question Type**: Choose from: 
    - Single Choice (default)
    - Multiple Choice
    - Free Choice
    - Sorting
    - Matrix Sorting
    - Fill in the Blank
    - Assessment
    - Essay/Open Answer
3. **Question Text**: Click the pencil icon to enter your question content.
4. **Answers**: 
    - Click the pencil icon to add the first answer option.
    - Use **Add New** to add additional options.
    - Select the correct answer. 
        - For Single Choice questions, only one answer can be correct.
5. **Question Settings (Optional)**: 
    - Add custom feedback for correct and incorrect answers.
    - Provide a solution hint to guide learners.

Click **Save** when finished.

#### Adding More Questions

To add additional questions, simply click **New Question** and repeat the process.

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### Why This Matters

Quizzes help measure comprehension, reinforce learning, and provide valuable feedback to learners. With LearnDash’s Quiz Builder, you can create custom quizzes with flexible question types and scoring options.

> **Tip:** Use feedback messages and hints to transform quizzes into learning tools rather than just assessments.