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Add a quiz

Last updated May 24, 2025 · Tushar Agarwal

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Purpose

The Quiz feature in HRStop helps HRs and team leads engage employees through knowledge tests, pulse checks, training feedback, or fun trivia. Quizzes can be rewarded with points, tracked for participation, and configured based on audience filters.


Step-by-step guide to creating a quiz

Step 1: Navigate to the Quiz section

  • Go to Control Panel → Engagement → Quiz.
  • You will see a dashboard showing:
    • Total quizzes
    • Active, Draft, and Closed statuses
    • Participant counts and reward metrics

Step 2: Click “+ Add” to create a new quiz


Step 3: Define quiz basics

FieldDescription
Quiz TitleEnter a descriptive name (e.g., “HR Policy Awareness Quiz”, “Cybersecurity Basics”)
DescriptionOutline the purpose or context of the quiz for employees
Quiz DurationEnter the total time allowed to complete the quiz (in minutes)

Step 4: Define participants

Choose one of the following:

  • All Employees – the quiz is accessible to the entire workforce
  • Filtered Audience – select based on:
    • Department
    • Designation
    • Location
    • Business Unit (BU)
    • Tags

Tip: This is helpful when targeting teams for compliance training, onboarding quizzes, or L&D certifications.


Step 5: Configure reward points

Reward points can be assigned to:

  • Attempting the entire quiz (e.g., 10 points for participation)
  • Attempting individual questions (e.g., 2 points per correct answer)
FieldDescription
Reward Points on AttemptEnter the fixed points awarded when a user completes the quiz
Reward Per Correct Answer
Configure points per correctly answered question (optional)

These points are credited automatically based on quiz settings and can be redeemed later (as configured in the Engagement Settings module).


Step 6: Click “Save” to create the quiz framework

After saving the basic details, the system takes you to the question builder.


Step 7: Add quiz questions

There are two ways to add questions:

a. Manual question entry

  • Click Add Question
  • Fill in:
    • Question Text
    • Question Type: Single Choice or Multiple Choice
    • Answer Options: Minimum 2 options required
    • Mark the Correct Answer(s)
    • Is this Mandatory? toggle (optional)

Repeat for each question.


b. Import questions via CSV

  • Click Import CSV
  • Download the sample template
  • Fill in the question type, question text, options and correct answers
  • Upload the file using the import feature

Ideal for: Bulk quizzes with more than 10–20 questions


Final step: save & publish

  • Once all questions are added, click Publish Quiz to launch it.
  • You can also click Save as Draft to return later.

Frequently asked questions

Can quizzes be auto-graded with instant reward points?

Yes. When setting up the quiz, you can define reward rules that auto-credit points.

Steps:

  1. Go to Control Panel → Engagement → Quiz → + Add.
  2. Enter quiz details and set reward points for:
    • Attempting quiz
    • Correct answers
  3. Once the quiz is closed, the system:
    • Auto-grades responses
    • Credits reward points based on the rules
    • Shows correct answers to participants