Creating a Quiz

This guide covers creating quizzes and tests in DNLearn.

Starting a New Quiz

1. Navigate to your course

2. Go to the section where you want the quiz

3. Click "Add Quiz"

4. Enter quiz title and instructions

Quiz Settings

Timing

Time Limit: Set duration (e.g., 60 minutes)
Availability: Start and end dates
Late Submissions: Allow or block

Attempts

Number of Attempts: 1, multiple, or unlimited
Scoring: Highest, latest, or average
Review: What students see after attempt

Security

Shuffle Questions: Randomize order
Shuffle Answers: Randomize choices
One at a Time: Show questions individually
Lockdown Browser: Require secure browser

Adding Questions

Question Types

Multiple Choice

Single correct answer
Add explanation for feedback

Multiple Select

Multiple correct answers
Partial credit options

True/False

Binary choice
Quick to create

Short Answer

Text response
Pattern matching for grading

Essay

Long-form response
Manual or AI-assisted grading

Fill in the Blank

Complete the sentence
Multiple blanks supported

Matching

Pair items
Drag and drop interface

Ordering

Arrange in sequence
Partial credit available

Numeric

Mathematical answers
Tolerance settings

File Upload

Submit documents
Good for projects

Question Banks

Save questions for reuse:

1. Create question in bank

2. Organize by category/topic

3. Pull random questions into quizzes

Grading

Automatic

Objective questions graded instantly
Immediate feedback available

Manual

Essay and open-ended questions
Use rubrics for consistency
AI grading suggestions available

Preview & Test

Before publishing:

1. Preview as student

2. Take the quiz yourself

3. Check scoring

4. Verify feedback displays

Tips

Mix question types
Provide clear instructions
Set appropriate time limits
Use question banks for efficiency