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# Common Problem Settings

This article will cover the parameters for common problem types.

Common problem configuration is done within **Studio > Unit > Question Component.** 

This article relates to **common problem types** only. 

#### 1) Select to '***Edit*** ' your problem component. 

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#### 2) Select '*Settings*' to access the parameters. 

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#### 3) Modify the parameters as desired. 

Common changes include: 

* **Display Name** - changes the Title of the Problem Component (visible to learners)
* **Maximum Attempts** - Defines the number of times a student can try to answer this problem. If the value is not set, infinite attempts are allowed.
* **Problem Weight** - Defines the number of points each problem is worth. If the value is not set, each response field in the problem is worth one point.
* **Randomization** - Defines when to randomize the variables specified in the associated Python script. For problems that do not randomize values, specify "Never".
* [**Show Answer**](/english/course-components/common-problem-types/show-answer-to-common-problems.md#show-answer-available-values) - Defines when to show the answer to the problem. Options include: Always, Answered, Attempted, Closed, Finished, Correct or Past Due, Past Due or Never. (further details below)
* **Show Reset Button** - Determines whether a 'Reset' button is shown so the user may reset their answer.
* **Timer Between Attempt** - Seconds a student must wait between submissions for a problem with multiple attempts.

#### 4) Save