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Students searching for a canvas fetch quiz usually want practice that matches the examples and terms from their own course, and a generic answer key rarely does that. DeckOwl reads your slides, notes or PDF and writes multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions, each with an explanation, so the quiz stays tied to your instructor's material.

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Example fetch API quiz questions for a Canvas course

What does fetch() do when the server responds with a 404 status?It resolves with a Response object, so you must check response.ok yourself because fetch only rejects on network failures.

What does response.json() return?A promise that resolves to the parsed JSON body, so you need await or .then() to read the data.

Which option sets the HTTP method in a fetch() call?The method property in the options object, such as method: 'POST'. The default method is GET when you leave it out.

How do you send a JSON body with fetch()?Set body to JSON.stringify(data) and add a Content-Type: application/json header, because the server needs the header to read the body correctly.

True or false: fetch() sends cookies to a different origin by default.False. Cross-origin requests omit cookies unless you set credentials to 'include', which is why authenticated calls can fail silently.

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Fetch has a few points that catch students out: fetch only rejects on network failures, so HTTP errors like 404 still resolve, response.json() returns a promise that needs await, and cross-origin requests do not send cookies unless you set credentials. Generating from your own notes keeps those points in the quiz when your course covers them. Export options depend on your plan, so check which format your course accepts before you download.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a fetch API quiz have for a first study session?

Ten to fifteen questions is a workable first session, and you can cover the rest of the unit in later rounds. Start with the topics your instructor emphasized in class.

Does fetch() throw an error when the server returns a 404?

No. fetch resolves for any HTTP response, including 404 and 500, and only rejects on network failures or aborted requests. Check response.ok or response.status yourself.

Can I export the quiz for my course?

Exports are paid features. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML. Confirm with your instructor which format your course accepts.

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