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Turn your notes into questions for a Google Forms quiz in locked mode

Locked mode is a Google Forms setting. DeckOwl writes the questions, multiple choice, true/false or open, with explanations, from the PDFs, slides or notes you upload.

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How locked mode quizzes get their questions

Teachers who run a Google Forms locked mode quiz usually already have the lesson material, but writing a fresh set of questions from it takes time. DeckOwl reads the source file and drafts questions with answer keys and explanations.

Generate a new question set for each unit instead of reusing an old quiz.
Review every explanation before students see the quiz.
Keep quizzes short enough to finish in one sitting.
Check locked mode settings with your school or Google Workspace admin.

Example Google Forms locked mode quiz questions

Where is locked mode turned on for a quiz?In the quiz settings of the Google Form itself. It is a form setting, so it has to be enabled there rather than in a separate app.

True or false: DeckOwl turns on locked mode in your Google Form for you.False. DeckOwl generates the questions and explanations, and locked mode is configured inside Google Forms.

Which account type is usually needed for locked mode?A Google Workspace account, often a school account, because locked mode is offered as part of managed education accounts. Confirm the current requirement with your administrator.

What should you do before giving a locked mode quiz to a class?Take a test run on the same kind of device students will use, since the experience can differ between devices and browsers.

Why are shorter quizzes often better for locked mode?Students can finish a shorter set in one sitting, which keeps the session focused and makes timing easier to plan.

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Questions from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page, and get questions written from that exact content.

Explanations for every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false or open question includes an explanation, so you can check the answer key before it goes into your form.

Export when you are ready

Paid plans export to PDF, DOCX, QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML, so the question set can be reused outside DeckOwl.

How it works

Upload your source material

Add the lesson PDF, slides or notes that the quiz should cover.

Generate and review the questions

Choose multiple choice, true/false or open questions, then check each answer and explanation.

Set locked mode in Google Forms

Copy the approved questions into a Google Form and turn on locked mode in the quiz settings.

Locked mode itself is configured in Google Forms, not in DeckOwl. Your part is to check the draft questions against the lesson, adjust wording for your class, and then add them to the form with the settings your school requires.

Because the quiz is built from your own material, the questions stay close to what students were taught, and you can regenerate a set for a different unit.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I turn on locked mode in Google Forms?

Locked mode is set in the quiz settings of the Google Form itself. Availability depends on your Google Workspace account type, so check Google's current help pages or ask your administrator.

How many questions should a locked mode quiz have?

Ten to twenty questions is a common range for one class period. Shorter quizzes are easier to finish in one sitting and leave less time for fatigue to affect results.

Can DeckOwl export questions to other formats?

Exports are a paid feature. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 5 generations a week and studying in the browser, with no exports. No credit card is needed to start.

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