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How to Generate a Quiz with AI

Guide on how to create a quiz using AI

Updated this week

If you want to create a quiz with AI, here’s a simple guide to help you. The dedicated quiz generation dialog makes creating quizzes faster and easier.


Generating a quiz with AI

  • Create a quiz activity and click Generate with AI.

  • Enter a custom prompt, for example: "Create a quiz about security in internet usage".

  • Optionally attach a PDF or provide a link as a source.

  • Choose whether the AI should use the context of your course when generating questions.

You can generate the following question types:

  • Single Choice: one correct answer

  • Multiple Choice: multiple correct answers

  • Free Text: open-ended response

  • Ordering: arrange items in the correct sequence

  • Matching the Pairs: connect related items from two lists

Clicking Manual setup allows you to create a quiz manually without the help of AI.


Best practices for writing prompts

To get the most out of AI quiz generation:

  • Clearly state the topic, number of questions, and question type:

"Make 10 multiple-choice questions about internet security."

"Create a comprehensive quiz about cybersecurity best practices. The quiz should include 12 questions with a mix of question types: 4 single choice, 4 multiple choice, 2 ordering, and 2 matching the pairs. Make the questions detailed and challenging, with clear answer options for each, and include real-world examples where appropriate."

"Develop 8 matching the pairs questions about common leadership styles and their definitions."

  • Include context by letting the AI know if it should use your course content. Example: "Using the workplace safety course, create 5 single-choice questions."

  • Specify question type by indicating the type of questions you want to be created for the quiz.

  • Keep it concise. Short, clear prompts often generate better questions than long, vague instructions.


FAQ

Q: What are the available question types I can use?
You can choose from five types of questions: Single Choice, Multiple Choice, Free Text, Ordering, and Matching the Pairs.

Q: Can I attach sources or enter a custom prompt?
Yes! You can attach a PDF, provide a link, or use a custom prompt to guide the AI’s question generation.

Q: Can AI use my course context?
Yes, you can choose whether to let the AI consider the course content when generating questions.

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