File Upload

A File Upload question lets the candidate submit any file as their answer — a document, spreadsheet, presentation, design file, source archive, or anything else the assignment calls for. It is the go-to type for take-home style deliverables inside an assessment.

What Candidates See

The candidate picks a file from their device and uploads it directly in the question. The upload happens immediately and the answer shows the uploaded file, so the candidate can confirm the right file went in before moving on — and replace it while the question is still open.

Writing the Question

Because any file type is accepted, the prompt carries the contract. State explicitly:

• What the deliverable is and what it must contain.
• The expected format (“submit a single PDF”, “an .xlsx with one sheet per scenario”).
• Any naming convention you want, so reviewer downloads stay organized.

Evaluation

Uploaded files are reviewed by humans: reviewers download or preview the file from the evaluation screens and score the answer. Attach a rubric for structured, consistent grading (see Rubric Scoring). The question's multiplier and dimensions apply as usual (see Scoring).

Common Uses

• Case study reports, essays, and business plans prepared as documents.
• Financial models and data exercises in spreadsheets.
• Design portfolios, CAD files, or source code archives.

File Upload questions support all shared question features — layout, hints, folders and tags, scoring dimensions. See Common Question Features.

If the deliverable is specifically a photo of physical work, prefer the Photo question type — it adds webcam capture and take-on-your-phone flows. If it is code, prefer the Code question — candidates write in a real editor and AI evaluation becomes available.

Choosing the right type