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Paste plain text or upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files or photos of pages. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, each with an explanation.

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How an AI quiz maker turns text into practice questions

Pasting a week of lecture notes into an AI quiz maker saves the step of writing questions yourself. The tool reads the text, picks out the key facts and turns them into questions with answer choices and explanations.

Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions from one source
Explanations for each answer to support review
Spaced repetition on paid plans for questions you miss
Students get 40% off with a school email

Example renewable energy sources quiz questions

Which renewable source generates electricity directly from sunlight using photovoltaic cells?Solar power. Photovoltaic cells convert light directly into electric current.

True or false: geothermal plants generate power from heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.True. Steam from underground reservoirs drives turbines that generate electricity.

What is the main limitation of wind power that energy storage helps address?Output varies with wind speed. Storage holds surplus energy so supply continues when the wind drops.

Which type of hydropower uses little or no large reservoir?Run-of-river hydropower. It diverts part of a river's flow through turbines with minimal storage.

Why is biomass energy only partly carbon-neutral?Burning releases CO2 immediately, while regrowth absorbs it over time, so the net impact depends on how the biomass is sourced.

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Works from plain text

Paste lecture notes or copied text directly. No file is needed if your material is already typed out.

Three question types

Get multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions from the same source, so you can test recall and understanding.

Explanations on every item

Each question comes with an explanation of the correct answer, so missed questions become study points.

How it works

Paste or upload

Add your text, or upload a PDF, slide deck or photo of a page.

Pick question types

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the quiz.

Study and export

Take the quiz in your browser. Paid plans add PDF, DOCX, Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 exports.

The quality of the quiz depends on the source. Clear notes with headings and defined terms give more useful questions than a rough paste with no structure, so tidy your text before you generate. Review each explanation, because it shows why an answer is right and points you to the part of your notes to reread.

Free accounts get 3 generations per month and can study in the browser. Plus and Pro add unlimited generations and export options for when you need the quiz outside DeckOwl.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a quiz on renewable energy sources include?

For one lecture, 10 to 20 questions usually covers the main sources and their trade-offs. Mix multiple-choice and true/false items so you practise both recognising facts and comparing options.

How should I study renewable energy sources for an exam?

Focus on how each source generates electricity and its main limitation, such as wind's variable output or hydropower's effect on rivers. Testing yourself on those comparisons works better than rereading definitions.

Can I export the quiz to Moodle or Word?

Yes, on paid plans. PDF and DOCX exports are included in Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML exports are included in Pro. The free plan covers 3 generations per month with studying in the browser.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students can also get 40% off a paid plan with a school email.

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