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📝 List question

A List question asks players to provide several correct answers from a larger list — perfect for prompts like “List the first 5 presidents of the United States of America” or “Name three elements in the periodic table.”

Example: List question with US presidents

📝 How it works​

  • Question: Clearly state what you want players to list.
  • List items: Enter all possible correct answers.
    • Mark some as ‘Given’ to show as examples on screen; these do NOT need to be answered.
    • Order does not matter — players can enter correct answers in any order.
  • Player input: Players must provide a set number of answers (e.g., between 1 and 5). Points are awarded for each correct answer they submit.
  • Attachments: Add images, audio, or video for context. Fill in attribution if publishing.

⚙️ Expanded settings​

  • Minimum and maximum answers: Define how many answers a player must give.
  • Points per answer: Points can be awarded for each correct answer, or only when the minimum number is met.
  • Given options: Use as in-question examples.
  • Correction:
    • Force automatic correction: When enabled, QuizWitz automatically checks all answers (accepting small typos and variations). No jury needed.
    • Manual review: When not enabled, each provided answer must be reviewed by the jury app.

🏆 Scoring​

  • Points per correct answer: Players earn points for each correct answer.
  • Time-based scoring (if enabled):
    Follows the open question rules for fairness:
    • The available points are split into blocks of time (not by the millisecond).
      For example: full points in the first block, 80% in the next, and so on.
    • Only 25% of the points depend on speed.
      The other 75% is fixed — so even slower typers get most of the points if they answer correctly.
    • This reduces the penalty for typing speed and makes scoring fairer for everyone.

For details, see round scoring options.

💡 Tips for list questions​

  • Be specific: Clearly define valid answers.
  • Show examples: Use the ‘Given’ feature.
  • List variants: Include common spellings/variations.
  • Reduce jury work: Use automatic correction if possible.

For more, see Jury app documentation.