Althea Margaux's blog : Microsoft Bing Quizzes vs. Daily Polls: What's Different?
If you've spent any time on the Microsoft Rewards dashboard, you've probably noticed that the Daily Set usually mixes a few different kinds of activities. Two of the most common are quizzes and polls. At a glance they look almost identical: a card, a question, a few answer buttons, and a small points badge. But they work differently, reward you differently, and ask for a different kind of effort.
This guide breaks down what separates Bing quizzes from Bing daily polls, so you know what to expect from each and how to fit both into your daily routine.
What Is a Bing Quiz?
A Bing quiz is a short trivia challenge. The best-known version is the Bing Homepage Quiz, which first appeared as a simple multiple-choice card tied to the day's background photo on Bing.com. Over the years it has grown into a whole family of formats, including news quizzes, themed quizzes, speed rounds, and "This or That" style challenges.
Most quizzes share a few traits. They have more than one question (often three, sometimes more). Each question has a factually correct answer, usually about geography, history, science, nature, or current events. They're built around learning something: after you answer, Bing typically shows you whether you were right and links to search results so you can read more.
If you want to practice before you play, or you're stuck on a tricky question, today's Bing homepage quiz answers are a handy reference for checking the day's questions.
What Is a Bing Daily Poll?
A Bing daily poll is a single opinion question. Instead of testing what you know, it asks what you think or prefer. Typical polls ask things like which travel destination you'd rather visit, which season you enjoy most, or whether you'd try a particular hobby.
The defining feature of a poll is that there's no wrong answer. You pick the option that fits you, and Bing usually shows you how your choice compares with everyone else who voted. It's quick, low-pressure, and often takes less than ten seconds.
The Key Differences at a Glance
| Bing Quiz | Bing Daily Poll | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Tests knowledge | Collects opinions |
| Right or wrong answers | Yes | No |
| Number of questions | Usually several | Usually one |
| Time needed | About 1–3 minutes | A few seconds |
| What you see after answering | Whether you were correct, plus a link to learn more | How other users voted |
| Where to find it | Bing homepage and Rewards dashboard | Rewards dashboard (Daily Set) |
1. Knowledge vs. Opinion
This is the core difference. A quiz rewards curiosity and general knowledge, while a poll simply asks for your preference. That makes polls the easiest activity in the Daily Set, since you can't "fail" them.
2. Effort and Time
Quizzes take a bit longer because you're reading multiple questions and sometimes thinking through answers. Polls are a single tap. If you're short on time, the poll is the fastest points you'll earn all day.
3. How Points Are Awarded
Both activities can earn Microsoft Rewards points, but the amounts aren't fixed. Point values vary by country, by your Rewards level, and by the specific quiz format, and Microsoft adjusts them from time to time. For most standard quizzes, simply completing them is what earns the points. Some formats, such as certain "This or That" challenges, may only pay out for correct answers. Polls generally award their points just for voting.
The safest rule: trust the point value shown on the activity card itself, not a number you read in an older guide.
4. What You Get Out of It
Quizzes are designed to be a little educational. You come away knowing something new about a landmark, an animal, or a news story. Polls are more social: the fun is in seeing whether your opinion matches the crowd.
5. Replay and Practice Value
Because quizzes have correct answers, people like to study, practice, and look them up. Polls don't need any preparation at all. That's why you'll find plenty of quiz answer hubs online but rarely anything similar for polls. Sites like BingQuizzes.com collect Bing quiz questions and answers in one place, which makes it easier to brush up on past rounds or play along for fun.
How Quizzes and Polls Fit Into the Daily Set
The Microsoft Rewards Daily Set usually bundles three quick activities together, commonly a quiz, a poll, and a simple click-through or bonus task. Completing all of them each day helps you maintain your streak, and streaks can unlock extra bonus points over time.
In practice, that means you don't have to choose between quizzes and polls. The most efficient approach is to do both:
- Sign in to your Microsoft account first, otherwise your points won't be credited.
- Open the Microsoft Rewards dashboard or the Bing homepage.
- Answer the daily poll (the fastest win).
- Complete the quiz, taking your time on anything you're unsure of.
- Finish the remaining Daily Set task to keep your streak alive.
The whole routine typically takes only a few minutes.
Which One Should You Focus On?
If you're mainly interested in points, treat both as essential parts of the Daily Set, since skipping either can break your streak. If you enjoy trivia, quizzes are where the real fun is, and they reward you for building up general knowledge over time. If you just want a quick, no-pressure activity, the daily poll is the easiest thing Microsoft Rewards offers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a Bing poll wrong? No. Polls ask for your opinion, so any answer counts.
Do I need to answer quiz questions correctly to earn points? For most standard quizzes, completing the quiz is enough. A few formats only reward correct answers, so check the instructions on the card.
Why didn't I get points for a quiz or poll? The most common reason is not being signed in. Also check that Microsoft Rewards is available in your country and that the activity wasn't already completed on another device.
Are quizzes and polls available every day? They usually rotate daily as part of the Daily Set, though Microsoft can change the lineup, formats, and point values at any time.
Final Thoughts
Bing quizzes and daily polls sit side by side on the Rewards dashboard, but they serve different purposes. Quizzes test what you know and teach you something along the way; polls simply ask what you think. Do both every day and you'll keep your streak going, collect steady points, and maybe learn a fun fact or two in the process.
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