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What Is a Subjective Quiz?

A subjective quiz is a type of assessment that requires learners to provide detailed, written responses rather than selecting from multiple choices. It includes open-ended questions like short answers, essays, or explanations, allowing for deeper thinking, creativity, and personalized expression. Subjective quizzes are ideal for evaluating critical thinking, reasoning, and communication skills, especially in training, onboarding, or performance review scenarios where understanding the “why” behind an answer matters just as much as the answer itself.

Types of Subjective Quiz Questions

ProProfs AI helps you create different types of subjective quiz questions, such as:

Essay

Ask for detailed text responses to test knowledge, understanding, and critical thinking abilities and encourage thoughtful exploration of topics

Record/Upload Video

Quiz takers respond to open-ended questions by recording/uploading a video. This question type is a handy tool for remote interviews and training assessments and for assessing presentation skills.

Record/Upload Audio

Instead of typing, learners respond to essay-type questions using audio recordings, making it easy to evaluate speaking and communication skills.

Upload Document/Image

This question type can be used to verify quiz takers’ identities or proof of certification, for asking essay questions, or for visual assignments, such as creating an infographic.

Essay

Ask for detailed text responses to test knowledge, understanding, and critical thinking abilities and encourage thoughtful exploration of topics
Record/Upload Video

Quiz takers respond to open-ended questions by recording/uploading a video. This question type is a handy tool for remote interviews and training assessments and for assessing presentation skills.
Record/Upload Audio

Instead of typing, learners respond to essay-type questions using audio recordings, making it easy to evaluate speaking and communication skills.
Upload Document/Image

This question type can be used to verify quiz takers’ identities or proof of certification, for asking essay questions, or for visual assignments, such as creating an infographic.

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When Should You Use a Subjective Quiz?

Use Case	Why It’s Ideal
After a Conceptual Lesson	To evaluate how well learners grasp underlying ideas beyond memorization.
During Skills-Based Training	To assess how learners apply knowledge in real-world or scenario-based situations.
In Soft Skills Evaluation	To understand reasoning, empathy, communication, or leadership thought processes.
In Certification Exams	To check judgment, analysis, or case study handling for professional development.
As Part of Performance Reviews	To allow employees to reflect on achievements, challenges, and learning goals.
Following Workshops or Seminars	To gather takeaways, personal insights, or critical reflections.
For Open-Ended Feedback	To collect diverse responses and improve programs, training, or course design.
When Grading for Depth, Not Speed	To assess the depth of understanding where objective grading falls short.
For Creative Assignments	To let learners express ideas through essays, proposals, or project outlines.

How to Create a Subjective Quiz

Step 1: Add essay- or open-ended questions

Click “+ Add Question” and choose subjective types like Essay/Short Answer or Record Audio/Video. You can also use AI to generate reflective questions or import your own from Word or Excel. Ask learners to explain, reflect, or justify.
Step 2: Customize scoring & grading settings

Enable manual grading or assign points per question. Add feedback, enable tags for easier filtering, and decide whether questions are mandatory. You can also include bonus points or enable partial evaluation.
Step 3: Review & publish your quiz

Preview the quiz to ensure clarity and flow. Adjust question order, personalize themes, and set completion rules. Publish your quiz with a shareable link or embed it on your site. Review answers manually post-submission.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is a subjective quiz different from an objective quiz?

A subjective quiz requires learners to write detailed responses, while an objective quiz involves fixed answers like multiple choice or true/false. Subjective quizzes evaluate critical thinking, reasoning, and communication, making them ideal when there’s no single “right” answer.

What are some real-world uses of subjective quizzes?

Subjective quizzes are widely used in training programs, employee evaluations, onboarding assessments, leadership development, and academic environments. They help assess judgment, problem-solving, writing ability, and reflective thinking, especially in scenarios where context and reasoning matter.

When should I use a subjective quiz instead of an objective one?

You can use subjective quizzes when you want to evaluate depth of understanding, reasoning ability, or communication skills—especially in leadership training, performance reviews, case studies, or creative assignments where multiple viewpoints are valid.

Can I grade subjective quizzes automatically?

While subjective quizzes typically require manual review, tools like ProProfs Quiz Maker can assist by organizing responses. You can use AI to assess essay responses, and the final scores can also be modified manually. Besides, it can help you highlight key points or flag incomplete answers, saving time during evaluation.

Are subjective quizzes suitable for online learning?

Yes! Subjective quizzes work well in online learning environments. Learners can respond from any device, and instructors or trainers can review responses asynchronously. This format encourages thoughtful participation, even in remote or self-paced settings.

Can I mix subjective and objective questions in one quiz?

Absolutely. With platforms like ProProfs Quiz Maker, you can combine subjective and objective formats in a single quiz. For example, use multiple-choice questions to assess quick facts and subjective ones to explore deeper insights or application skills. The tool supports 20+ question types, letting you combine subjective and objective formats in one seamless experience.