bonus question
Optional extra credit
A bonus question is an extra question on a test or quiz, typically offering additional points without penalty for wrong answers.
It rewards students who attempt it while not hurting those who skip it or answer incorrectly: The bonus question was worth five extra points.
By extension, any optional challenge with potential upside and no downside.
- extra creditOptional work for higher grades
- pop quizUnscheduled brief examination
- triviaUnimportant miscellaneous facts
- challengeTest of ability
- tiebreakerContest deciding drawn competitors
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