How do I create a true/false question?

Unlike multiple choice questions, true/false questions are best reserved for quick knowledge checks rather than high-stakes assessments. Because there are only two possible answers, a learner has a 50% chance of guessing correctly, even without engaging with the material—so use this format when your goal is a low-stakes knowledge check, not when you need a reliable measure of mastery.

Good true/false questions are surprisingly difficult to construct. The format can easily tip into testing whether a statement is entirely true, which pushes writers toward absolute language ("always," "never," "all") that gives away the answer through wording alone rather than through understanding of the content.

True/false questions also only assess learning at the knowledge level—recall and recognition —so they work well for confirming a learner remembers a fact, but they can't tell you whether a learner can apply, analyze, or evaluate that fact in context.

As with multiple choice questions, true/false questions should be:

• Clearly worded, with only one possible interpretation
• Free of negatives (e.g., "which of the following is NOT true")
• Free of qualifiers ("usually," "sometimes," "often") and absolutes ("always," "never," "all," "none")

To begin:

1. Add the Quiz block and configure the Quiz Settings section. For additional details on configuring the section, refer to How do I create a quiz?.
   
   
2. Once the Quiz Settings are configured, use the Manage Questions section to begin adding questions.
   
   
3. Add a True/False question by following these steps: 
   • From the Type of Question dropdown, select True/False. 
   • Enter the point value in the Point Value field. 
     Note: This option will not appear if the course settings are set to No Grading or the Quiz block setting Grading? is set to No.
   • Enter your question text in the Question field. 
   • Under Answer Options, select either True or False.
   • (Optional) Enter text in the Hint field. If provided, a Show Hint button will appear on the page, giving learners optional support before they answer. Leave this field blank if no hint is needed.
   • (Optional) If Feedback is set to Yes in the Quiz Settings, you can enter customized feedback for each answer choice. 
   • Click the Save Question button. Repeat this process to add additional questions. 
4. Once all the required questions have been added, select the Add Block+ button to save the block to the page.
   
   
5. The new block will appear on the page in Edit Mode with a red, dotted outline indicating it's editable.
   
   
6. Select the Publish My Edits button to save the question to the course page and see the content as it will appear to learners.
   
   Example: Correct Answer with Feedback
   
   Example: Incorrect Answer with Feedback
   

Refer to the following articles for more information about the different Quiz block question types:
How do I create a matching question?

How do I create a multiple choice question?

How do I create an ordering question?

How do I create a text answer question?

How do I create a true/false question?