This tutorial show how to format and import MCQ questions from existing softcopy sources into the Quiz activity in the LMS.
Format for Import
Before importing your existing multiple choice questions into a Quiz, you need to ensure that your items strictly follow the 2 possible formats here.
Otherwise, import will fail.
Erroneous Example #1
In this example, the options and answer are represented by letters in lower case
The letters must be in UPPER CASE.
Erroneous Example #2
In this example there is a question number. The option letters are enclosed in opening and closing brackets and also followed by a period.
The question must NOT have numbers and the option letters should ONLY have closing bracket. If a closing bracket is used for the option, a period should NOT be used.
Resolving formatting issues
To quickly resolve formatting issues in MCQ items, do a Find and Replace operation and use Replace All.
Exporting from Word
When you have completed reformatting your MCQ items, it is time to export.
Click on File --> Save As.
Ensure that you save as a "Plain Text" file (or TXT)
Selecting the encoding
If you are prompted,
1. select the Windows (Default) or UTF-8 (if available)
2. and then click OK.
Importing #1
Navigate back to your LMS course and enter your Quiz.
Click on Import
Importing #2
1. Select the Aiken format
2. Browse to your exported Text file
3. Click on Upload this file
Importing #3
If your multiple choice questions are imported successfully, you will see them listed.
If not, import has failed. You will then need to double-check your text file to see where an erroneous formatting has occurred.
Success!
You will now see your questions listed in your quiz Question bank.
Your imported questions will behave like any other Quiz questions.
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