How do I add a file upload question?
This allows for a file upload question to be added to a new or existing assessment. This question type presents a question or assignment that requires the user to upload a file.
Go to Tests & Quizzes.
Select the Tests & Quizzes tool from the Tool Menu in your site.
Select an assessment.
A file upload question may be added to any assessment. Select an existing assessment or create a new one.
Note: You may also add a question directly to a question pool.
Create a New Assessment.
![Create a New Assessment.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/003/084/original/a0c04a22-5d6c-4650-9cd5-30226e0bb94c.png)
For more information on creating new assessments, see How do I create an assessment?
Or edit an existing assessment.
![Or edit an existing assessment.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/003/086/original/32aaf6d2-1cc6-4f51-ba93-ac693fa13fa4.png)
Select File Upload from the drop-down menu.
![Select File Upload from the drop-down menu.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/003/089/original/a613129c-e4cd-4605-b462-778c4878546d.png)
After selecting File Upload from the drop-down menu, the program will open additional options for the question.
Add an Answer Point Value.
![Add an Answer Point Value.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/003/091/original/617d25c5-610f-4d9e-acef-6e0ce9e3fca1.png)
This allows for the Answer Point Value to be manually inputted.
Add Question Text.
![Add Question Text.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/003/093/original/a1313a30-e4c4-4fc8-a56e-75a9fa0a781f.png)
Type the Question Text into the text box provided.
Note: To edit with Rich-Text Editor, click the hyperlink to open the full menu.
Add Attachment. (Optional)
![Add Attachment. (Optional)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/003/095/original/4b88416a-7aa6-493d-9142-0539d62e9131.png)
Click Add Attachments to browse for and select a file attachment.
Assign the question to a portion of the assessment and/or a Question Pool. (Optional)
![Assign the question to a portion of the assessment and/or a Question Pool. (Optional)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/003/097/original/aebe22ab-947f-42a1-bb16-6440e87cdba5.png)
1. The question can be added to a specific portion of the assessment, such as Part 1 or Part 2 (depending on how many parts exist). Part 1 is the default location.
2. The question may also be added to a Question Pool, if desired.
Provide Feedback. (Optional)
![Provide Feedback. (Optional)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/003/099/original/dba829be-e0b5-4254-a7c2-b2c3e2a58443.png)
Feedback is optional text available for students to view after the particular question is graded.
Note: To edit with Rich-Text Editor, click the hyperlink to open the full menu.
Click Save.
![Click Save.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/003/101/original/a020ba18-29d3-49e3-a578-3ad376d0b22c.png)
Click Save to save the question (or Cancel to exit).