Use Cases for Score Variables

Keeping a Running Total

These can be tests, quizzes, assessments, training simulations, or anything that requires assigning a score to each answer given, and later acting upon the total score. Zingtree can keep a running tally of scores. You can read this article to learn how to use Score Variables to keep a running total score.

Setting Two Different Variables at the Same Time

In cases where you might want an end-user to select an option from a list of easy-to-digest options but assign a different format for logic consumption or data consistency. Think product codes or state abbreviations for example.

In this example, we'll use a list box contain the full names of states, but set the score variable to their abbreviated versions:

Now we can resurface the value of:

full_state_name 

And/or the value of:

abbrev_state 

in our content, data or logic.