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Understand what a Canvas quiz audit log shows and what it does not

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What a Canvas quiz audit log can and cannot tell you

When a grade is questioned, the Canvas quiz audit log is often the first place people look to see whether questions or answer keys changed after students submitted. The log records changes made within Canvas, but who can open it and how much detail appears depends on your institution's roles and admin settings.

Ask your Canvas administrator which quiz change records your role can access.
Save a dated copy of each quiz's questions and answer key before publishing.
Note submission timestamps so you can compare them against any edits.
Keep exported question files with your course records for the term.

Example Canvas quiz audit log questions for instructors

Who usually has access to institution-wide Canvas audit records?Administrators with access to institutional reporting tools. Instructors often see only their own course activity.

What is a key reason to check a quiz's change history during a grade dispute?To confirm whether questions or answer keys were edited after students submitted their answers.

What should you compare against a quiz edit timestamp?The student's submission time, which shows whether they answered before or after the change.

What should you do before publishing a quiz to protect your records?Save a dated copy of the questions and answer key outside the LMS so you have a reference version.

Who should you contact if you need a detailed Canvas change record?Your Canvas or LMS administrator, since they can check the logs and explain what the record includes.

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Export and save a dated copy

Keep a dated copy of the final questions and answer key so you can compare versions if a grade is questioned later.

DeckOwl does not access Canvas audit records. What it can do is help you write a clean, reviewed question set and export it, so you have your own reference of what the quiz was supposed to contain at the time it was published.

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Frequently asked questions

Can instructors see who edited a Canvas quiz?

That depends on your school's Canvas roles and reporting settings. Ask your administrator which change records are available to instructors.

How can I keep a record of quiz questions before changes happen?

Save a dated copy of each quiz's questions and answer key before you publish it. Comparing that copy with later versions makes disputes easier to resolve.

Can DeckOwl show Canvas audit logs?

No. DeckOwl creates quiz questions from your uploaded PDFs, slides or notes and does not read Canvas logs.

Which export formats come with each plan?

The Free plan has no exports. Plus includes PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

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