Course Management 

Quiz Module 

Quiz module allows the teacher to design and set quiz tests, consisting of multiple choice, 

true false, short answer questions etc. (Fig. 24). These questions 

are kept in a categorized database, and can be re used within 

courses and even between courses. Quizzes can allow multiple 

attempts. Each attempt is automatically marked, and the teacher 

can choose whether to give feedback or to show correct answers. 

Fig. 24 

Quiz module includes grading facilities. 

Working with Quiz module involves a simple step by step process, 

which includes: 

Step 1   Create a quiz activity on the course home page using the  Add an activity  drop 

down list, and set all properties for the Quiz. Properties can include: 

a.) an opening and close date for the quiz 

b.) a time limit 

c.) whether answers and questions are shuffled when a new attempt is made 

d.) whether more than one attempt is allowed 

e.) whether attempts build on previous attempt 

f.)  a grading method or curve 

g.) how quiz gives feedback 

h.) whether students can view past attempts 

i.)  a maximum grade given for the quiz 

j.) an optional password to access the quiz  

Step 2    Select a category to create your quiz questions in. If no categories exist, click the 

 Edit categories  button and add a new category (Fig. 25).

Fig. 25 

Step 3   From the Create new questions list select a type of question to create (Fig. 24). 

Moodle allows you to import questions from a file or other learning management system  

such as Blackboard, WebCT and IMS QTI formats.  

Step 4   Once you have added questions to the category (Fig. 26), you will publish these 

question to the Quiz activity.  Select each one and click the  <