Overview
Hey Quiz offers 9 question types that let you create diverse and engaging quizzes. Each type has its own use cases and scoring method.All question types
Single choice
Classic question with one correct answer
Multiple choice
Several correct answers to select
True/False
Quick binary question
Ordering
Arrange elements in correct order
Raise hand
Verbal answer evaluated by host
Poll
Collect opinions without scoring
Fill in blank
Type answer Wordle-style
Match
Fill gaps from dropdown list
Open-ended
Free text response
Type comparison
| Type | Auto-graded | Typical time | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single choice | ✅ Yes | 15-30s | Testing factual knowledge |
| Multiple choice | ✅ Yes | 20-45s | Multi-aspect questions |
| True/False | ✅ Yes | 10-15s | Quick verification |
| Ordering | ✅ Yes | 30-60s | Sequences, chronology |
| Raise hand | ❌ Manual | 30-120s | Verbal answers |
| Poll | ➖ None | 15-30s | Opinion gathering |
| Fill in blank | ✅ Yes | 20-45s | Definitions, vocabulary |
| Match | ✅ Yes | 30-60s | Relations, connections |
| Open-ended | ❌ None | 60-180s | Reflection, detailed answers |
Which type to choose?
Testing factual knowledge
- Single choice - “What is the capital of France?”
- True/False - “The Sun orbits the Earth. True or false?”
- Fill in blank - “The capital of France is ____“
Testing comprehension
- Multiple choice - “Which of the following are mammals?”
- Ordering - “Arrange events chronologically”
- Match - “Match countries with capitals”
Live interaction
- Raise hand - “Who knows the answer? Raise your hand!”
- Poll - “Which topic do you want to cover first?”
Reflection and discussion
- Open-ended - “What do you think about…?”
- Poll - “How do you rate today’s session?”
Scoring by type
Automatic scoring (time-based)
In Standard scoring mode, points are time-scaled for auto-graded types:- 100% points - immediate answer
- 50% points - answer at half time
- Minimum - answer just before end
Manual scoring
For Raise hand type, host decides:- ✅ Correct - full points (or % in subsequent rounds)
- ❌ Wrong - 0 points
No scoring
- Poll - every answer is valid
- Open-ended - no automatic grading