How to add timer to a quiz in Google Forms?

Google Forms is a versatile tool for creating surveys and quizzes. Over the years, forms have adopted various functions and various accessories. From uploading files to limiting response types, it greatly expands its horizons. But when it comes to testing, this form does not have a way to set the test and test timer on this machine.

With the aid of few add-ons, you can set a timer for quizzes in Google Forms. The best part is that configuring them is easy and doesn’t take much time. The first add-on that we will be exploring is the aptly named Form Timer, while the second one is named Extended Forms.

HOW TO SET UP TIMER USING FORM TIMER IN GOOGLE FORMS

Step 1: To add Form Timer to your Google Forms, open a form and click on the three-dot menu on the top right corner. Select Add-ons from the list, which will redirect you to the Google Workplace Marketplace.

Step 2: Once you have set up the questions in your quiz, disable the following options from the Settings page,

• Edit after submit
• Show link to submit another response

Step 3: Once done, click on the Add-ons icon on the top ribbon and select Configure.

This will open a small window in the lower right corner. Next, select Enable > Continue to Form Timer link.

Step 4: On the Form Timer page, click on Set up > Test Config to enter the duration of your quiz. Do note that the maximum duration of the quiz can be 180 minutes.

At the same time, you can also add the Start Date and End Time via Timer Controls. Form Timer also lets you notify your respondents about the time factor. Plus, it also lets you customize the message and the font color.

Once everything is set up, click on the Save button (you guessed it right) to save your settings. Now, all you need to do is click on the Test Link button to copy the link to your quiz and share it across.

HOW TO ADD TIMER USING EXTENDED FORMS IN GOOGLE FORMS

Another add-on that lets you add a timer to quizzes in Google Forms is Extended Forms. This one works similarly, though Extended Forms offers a clean and simpler interface.

Step 1: On the Google Forms page, click on the three-dot menu and select Add-ons, and search for Extended Forms to install it.

Step 2: Having done that, set up the quiz questions. At this point, disable the ‘Required’ option. Else, the Auto-Submit feature won’t work as expected.

Step 3: Now, click on the Add-on icon, select Extended Forms and click on Configuration.

You will see a small window open in the lower right corner. Now, all you need to do is toggle the switch for the ‘Connect to’ button. The configuration takes a couple of minutes. Once done, you will see all the options for the forms, such as the Time limit and the Attempt limit.

Save the settings once you’ve added the required parameter. Now, all you need to do is share the form link with the respondents. Unlike Form Timer, Extended Forms doesn’t let you add a customized message at the start of the quiz. But given the simple interface, the compromise seems worth it.

TIME RIGHT

Time is the key in many quizzes, and these ads will help you better manage such quizzes. Of course, these two add-ons have their advantages and disadvantages, and a lot of self-checks are required to find the correct solution. Please note that if you are scheduling a group quiz, you may have to use a payment plan.

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