Utilizing Open-Ended Responses in Your Quizzes

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on leveraging open-ended responses within our quiz builder. This feature allows your quiz takers to engage more deeply with your content by providing responses through video, audio, or text. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to enhance your quizzes, making them more interactive and personal.

Step 1: Setting Up Open-Ended Responses

1.1 Accessing Question Cards

Within the quiz builder, navigate to the question card you wish to edit.
Click on the "Settings" tab to access the input options.

1.2 Choosing Your Response Type

You will find several response types available:
- Single Select: Ideal for straightforward questions leading to the next step.
- Multiple Select: Allows quiz takers to choose more than one option.
- Open Ended: Enables responses via video, audio, or text.
- Auto Advance: No response, moves directly to the next question.

1.3 Enabling Media Responses

For a more engaging interaction, turn on the option for text, video and audio responses.
Select whether you want to allow video, audio, text responses, or a combination of these.

1.4 Utilizing Auto Advance

Activate the "Auto Advance" feature for a smoother transition between questions. This is especially useful after video content, as it automatically moves the quiz taker to the next question.

Step 2: Previewing the Quiz Experience

2.1 Previewing Your Quiz

Once your questions are set up, click on "Preview" to see how your quiz will appear to participants.
This allows you to test the functionality and ensure everything works as expected.

2.2 Testing Open-Ended Responses

During the preview, interact with your quiz as if you were a participant.
- Allow camera and microphone access to record video and audio responses.
- Submit a text response to experience the process from a participant's viewpoint.

2.3 Reviewing Transition and Timing

Observe the auto-advance feature in action and check the timing settings for responses, ensuring they align with your quiz's flow.

Step 3: Reviewing Participant Responses

3.1 Accessing Responses

In the back end, navigate to the "Software" tab and select your quiz flow to view participant responses.

3.2 Viewing Responses

Click on each response to play videos, listen to audio, or read text responses. This feature is invaluable for understanding your participants' engagement level and insights.

3.3 Gathering Additional Information

Besides the responses, you can view participants' details such as email addresses, phone numbers, and locations, allowing for further interaction or follow-up.

Open-ended responses can significantly enhance the interactivity and personal touch of your quizzes. By following this guide, you'll be able to set up, preview, and review these response types effectively. Should you encounter any challenges or have questions, please reach out to our support team at support@tryinterface.io. We're here to help you create engaging and effective quizzes for your audience.