Admins may enable the user experience of a Quiz so that a user only needs to retake their missed questions after the initial submission. This helps learners save time and focus in on the concepts that may be more challenging to them.
This article outlines:
Enable “Retake Only Incorrect Answers”
Go to Content Creation > click Quizzes > click New
Stay in the Settings tab.
Enable Allow Retries.
Enable Allow to Retake Only Incorrect Answers.
Set a limit for the Number of Retries. Leave empty to allow unlimited attempts.
Configure custom button text for “Retake Quiz” and “Retake Incorrect Answers Only.”
Click Save.
Learner View - Retake Only Incorrect Answers
Upon completion of a Quiz, Learners are presented with the results of their Quiz and the remaining number of attempts available, if applicable.
Use Cases
The following are possible general use cases for utilizing this feature:
Reinforcing learning without overburdening high performers
In a corporate compliance course, many employees may pass most of the quiz questions on their first attempt. Rather than forcing a full retake, they can simply retry the questions they got wrong.
This feature is useful because:
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Learners aren’t punished with redundant effort—they focus only on what they missed.
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It reduces frustration for high-performing users and improves satisfaction.
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Trainers can still ensure 100% mastery by setting retry limits if needed.
Example Use Case
An employee takes a 15-question quiz and misses 2 questions related to data handling. On their next attempt, only those 2 questions appear. Once answered correctly, the quiz is considered complete, and the user receives a certificate without needing to retake the entire assessment.
Reducing test anxiety and increasing learner efficiency in education settings
A training provider offering certification prep courses wants to keep learners engaged and focused by eliminating the need to repeat questions they've already mastered.
This feature is useful because:
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It turns assessments into targeted practice, helping learners focus on weak areas.
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Reduces cognitive overload, especially for long quizzes.
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Encourages perseverance rather than avoidance after a near-pass.
Example Use Case
A learner preparing for a project management exam completes a 30-question quiz and scores 70%, missing 9 questions. Rather than restarting, they use “Retake Incorrect Answers Only” to focus on just those 9 questions. With each retry, the list shortens, and progress feels tangible and motivating.
Improving engagement in role-based or skills-based learning paths
An LMS Admin designing a technical skills path uses this feature to reinforce core concepts without slowing down learners who grasp content quickly.
This feature is useful because:
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Admins can assign multiple attempts but avoid over-assessing known material.
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Quizzes become diagnostic tools rather than gatekeepers.
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Personalized remediation becomes automated without needing conditional logic.
Example Use Case
In a cybersecurity training module, learners take a diagnostic quiz with 20 questions. Those who already understand secure password protocols don’t need to retake them. Instead, learners who missed questions on phishing tactics are only shown those specific items on the second attempt, making better use of their time.