Quizzes: Question Library

The Question Library is a central repository used to store, organize, and archive assessment questions. Instead of creating questions directly within a single quiz, instructors use the library to build a master database that can be shared across quizzes, surveys, and self-assessments throughout a course.

Overview

The Question Library is a central repository used to store, organize, and archive assessment questions. Instead of creating questions directly within a single quiz, instructors use the library to build a master database that can be shared across quizzes, surveys, and self-assessments throughout a course.

Best Practice

It is highly recommended to create all questions in the Question Library first, then import them into your quizzes. This provides better long-term course maintenance and flexibility in how you deliver assessments.

Instructions

In the desired course, navigate to Course Tools > Quizzes > Question Library.

Create Section

1. Click New, select Section
   
   1. Section Title* - enter in an identifiable name, such as, Chapter 1.
   2. Option "Hide Section Title from learners", select if you don't want it to appear on a quiz. This is the norm.
   3.  Complete the other fields as desired.
   4. Click Save.
      
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Add Questions

1. In the Question Library table, click the desired section folder.
   
   • Use the New button to create questions.
     1. Select the question type.
        1. In Question Textbox, type the question.
           
        2. Type answers in each individual textbox.
           • Click the X  to reduce the number of answer choices.
           • Use Add answer to add choices.
        3. Click the Circle in front of the correct answer.
        4. Select Randomize answer order.
           
        5. Default points can either be left at 1 point or changed. The point value can be altered on the quiz.
        6. Click Save or use Save and New to create another question using the current question type.
           
   • The Import button allows the option to import a question file or pull existing questions.
     • Upload a File
       • ​​​​​​​Must be a .csv formatted file. Use Brightspace Quiz Generator to create the file.
     • Browse Existing Questions​​​​​​​

Need Help?

Need additional information or assistance? Contact CTS.

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