Quiz Question Generator - Question Pool

Using the Test Question Generator

Last updated: December 4, 2018

Instructions:

Follow these instructions on how use the Test Question Generator

  1. Enter a Quiz Name (optional).
  2. Select the Question Type Samples dropdown and click Create to see a sample question. Refer to the Question Types document for how to properly format your questions. Or download the instructions here.”
  3. Copy and paste all your questions from a word document or type them out in the box below. Ensure that there is a space between questions.
  4. Click Generate Test Questions.
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  1. In case the Test Generator fails, review the questions in red. It could mean the format is not correct or something is missing. Correct the error and click Generate Test Questions again.
    • NOTE: You can mouse-over the red box to see why your question is incorrect
  2. The green words shows questions that were successfully generated.
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  1. Once the generation has passed, click the Download Questions for Brightspace button at the bottom of the page.
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  1. Save the .csv file to your computer.
  2. In the Add/Edit Questions screen in Brightspace, use the Import option and upload the .csv file. Follow the prompts.
  3. Refer to Uploading Questions to a Quiz and Uploading Questions to a Pool on how to import them into your Brightspace quiz or pool.

That's it!

If you are an Algonquin College instructor, you can get support for this tool by opening a case with the DLE Team.
If you are not part of the Algonquin College community, the tool is offered as-is without additional support.

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