Multiple Choice interactions transform audience responses in the chat into a dynamic poll display by collecting and visualizing their votes in real time. As participants type their chosen option from a predefined list in the chat, their responses are instantly tallied and showcased on the screen, offering a clear snapshot of audience preferences.
A multiple choice interaction is like a mini quiz for your audience. You can select the correct answer during poll setup and later reveal it by clicking on “Show Correct Answer,” making it an ideal tool for quizzes and knowledge checks.
Inspired by the interactive nature of live polling, this feature works seamlessly across platforms like Zoom, YouTube, Teams, and more, ensuring that every vote is captured as it’s submitted.
This interaction is perfect for decision-making, gauging opinions, running quick knowledge checks, or sparking discussions during your session. In this guide, we’ll explore how to set up Multiple Choice Interaction , customization options, how to run it, and frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I run a Multiple Choice interaction or a Power Poll?
Both Multiple Choice and Power Polls are powered by chat and allow you to collect audience responses in real time, but they serve slightly different purposes:
Multiple Choice lets you set a correct answer when creating the poll, which you can reveal after the voting period ends. This makes it ideal for quizzes, knowledge checks, or interactive learning sessions where you want to validate responses. Participants vote by typing their chosen option (e.g., A, B, C) in the chat, and results are tallied instantly.
Power Poll functions as a standard poll where participants vote by typing their choice in the chat, but without a preset correct answer. It’s great for collecting audience opinions, making group decisions, or gauging preferences without needing to show a right or wrong response.
If you need a quiz-style interaction with a correct answer reveal, go with Multiple Choice. If you want a standard opinion-based poll, choose Power Poll.
How does a Multiple Choice Interaction Collect Responses?
Multiple Choice Question automatically detects responses from chat messages on platforms such as Zoom, YouTube, and Teams. Participants simply type the option (e.g., A, B, C, or 1, 2, 3) corresponding to their choice, and the system tallies the votes in real time.
How does it work in the Presentation Live Screen?
Once Multiple Choice Question is activated, it appears on the Presentation Live Screen, visible to both the presenter and the audience.
The vote count updates dynamically as responses are received.
The results are displayed in an easy-to-read format, such as a bar chart or percentage breakdown, giving you instant insight into audience preferences.
Can You Customize the Poll Display?
Yes! You can customize the colors, fonts, and overall design of the poll to match your presentation’s theme. This ensures a visually cohesive experience while keeping the interaction engaging.
What Happens if a Lot of Responses Come in at Once?
If multiple responses are submitted simultaneously, the system aggregates the votes and updates the display in real time, ensuring every response is accurately reflected without overwhelming the visual layout.
What are acceptable audience input options?
Single-choice responses: Participants can type a letter (A, B, C), a number (1, 2, 3), or the full answer text (e.g., "Blue" or "Apple").
Can You Preset the Correct Answer?
Yes, you can preset the correct answer when setting up a Multiple Choice Question. During poll creation, simply designate which option is correct. Later, after collecting responses, you can click on Show Correct Answer to reveal the correct choice to your audience. This feature is especially useful for quizzes or educational sessions where validating the right answer is important.
Creating a Multiple Choice Interaction
To run a Multiple Choice interaction during your session, you can choose to:
Adding Multiple Choice Interaction to your presentation
Go to My Presentations
Click on New Presentation
Click on New Slide
Add Multiple Choice
To learn more about how to create a presentation, click here
Once the interaction is added, customize the interaction using the tabs on the right-hand side.
Edit the heading, add the options and configure its settings in the Content tab.
You can also edit the design of the interactions like the background color, background image, and heading color/font.
For a more in-depth guide on how to edit your presentation, click here
Alternatively, try our pre-designed Themes to completely change the look of your poll.
Click on Preview to see what it will look like during a session
Now that your presentation is complete, you can present it immediately or schedule it with a future session
Follow the instructions on how to connect StreamAlive to your preferred meeting or streaming platform, or even use it for in-person events.
Click here to get an in-depth guide on connecting to your preferred platform
Creating an Ad-hoc Multiple Choice Question Interaction
What’s the Purpose of Creating an Ad-hoc Multiple Choice Question Interaction?
An ad-hoc interaction in StreamAlive allows you to launch audience engagement features instantly during your live session, without planning them in advance. This is perfect for capturing spontaneous input and making your session more interactive by collecting real-time votes on questions. (If you’re new to ad-hoc interactions, check out this help article for more details.)
Why Use an Ad-hoc Multiple Choice Question Interaction?
While you can integrate a Multiple Choice Question into your presentation ahead of time, running it as an ad-hoc interaction gives you the flexibility to capture live responses exactly when you need them.
For example, if you're discussing a key concept and want to quickly assess your audience’s understanding or opinions, you can trigger a Multiple Choice Question on the spot. This ensures that the poll reflects current insights, rather than pulling from pre-set responses or previous data. Additionally, you have the option to preset the correct answer during setup and reveal it later by clicking “Show Correct Answer,” adding an engaging quiz element to your session.
By using an ad-hoc Multiple Choice Question interaction, you foster real-time engagement and create a dynamic, interactive environment that adapts to the flow of your session while providing instant feedback.
Connect StreamAlive to your session
To learn how to connect to your required platform, click here
Once you’re connected and on the Presentation Live screen, click on the "+ New Interaction" button
Click on the Multiple Choice interaction
Customize your interaction
Here, you can edit the heading, add the options and configure the poll settings.
Remember: Everyone can see your screen at this point so don’t spend too long on it. Alternatively, you can plan your interaction’s question and settings in advance using the presentation builder method discussed in the section above.
Choose a theme [Optional]
This step is optional, but if you choose to continue without choosing, the interaction will use your default theme.
Remember: Spending time customizing your design in the middle of your live session is likely to be an attention killer, so consider using the presentation builder to create your interactions in advance if you plan on customizing them.
Once ready, click on Go
Share the StreamAlive window to your audience
Ask your audience to start typing in answers in the chat
Click on “Show Correct Answer”
Using Quick Interaction Links for Multiple Choice Question
What’s the Purpose of Using Quick Interaction Links for Multiple Choice Question?
Quick Interaction Links in StreamAlive allow you to instantly launch audience engagement features without needing to pre-set them in a presentation. With Multiple Choice Question, this means you can activate the poll with a single click, enabling participants to quickly cast their votes by typing their chosen option in the chat, and see results update in real time. (If you’re new to quick interaction links, check out this help article for more details.)
Why Use Quick Interaction Links for Multiple Choice Question?
While you can plan interactions in advance, Quick Interaction Links offer the flexibility to trigger Multiple Choice Question on the fly—perfect for moments when you want to capture audience opinions instantly without disrupting your session’s flow.
For example, if you're hosting a live webinar and want to quickly assess your audience’s understanding of a key concept, you can instantly trigger a Multiple Choice Question. As participants type their responses in the chat, their votes are automatically tallied and displayed on the screen, giving you immediate insight into audience comprehension. Additionally, you have the option to preset the correct answer and later reveal it, making it ideal for interactive quizzes and knowledge checks.
By using Quick Interaction Links for Multiple Choice Question, you ensure that audience contributions are captured and showcased in real time, keeping your session interactive, engaging, and data-driven.
Go to the Quick Interactions Links tab and click on “Show link” next to Multiple Choice
Copy the link.
When ready to use, open the link in a new tab or you can paste it into your presentation file or Google Slides and so on.
A pop-up will appear where you can choose your required platform. Learn more about connecting to your preferred platform.
Enter your session details and click on Present when ready
A pop-up asking you to admit the bot will appear (In cases like Zoom with the waiting room disabled, or YouTube/Twitch and similar platforms, it will join automatically)
Go to your live session and admit the bot.
Customize your interaction
Here, you can edit the heading, add the options and configure the poll settings.
Remember: Everyone can see your screen at this point so don’t spend too long on it. Alternatively, you can plan your interaction’s question and settings in advance using the presentation builder method discussed in the section above.
Choose a theme [Optional]
This step is optional, but if you choose to continue without choosing, the interaction will use your default theme.
Remember: Spending time customizing your design in the middle of your live session is likely to be an attention killer, so consider using the presentation builder to create your interactions in advance if you plan on customizing them.
Once ready, click on Go
Share the StreamAlive window to your audience
Ask your audience to start typing in answers in the chat
Click on “Show Correct Answer”
Learn how to use the Presentation Live screen to manage your interactions during your live session.