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Why a custom quiz beats a generic template

Blank quiz templates save formatting time, but they leave the hard part, writing good questions, entirely to you. If you want to learn how to make a quiz template that matches what you actually studied, start with your own notes rather than a generic sample. DeckOwl reads the file, drafts questions with answers, and lets you edit them before you study or export.

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes or a photo of a page.
Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions.
Read the explanation after each answer, whether you were right or wrong.
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, or to QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro.

Example probability basics quiz questions

If you flip a fair coin twice, what is the probability of getting two heads?1/4. Each flip has a 1/2 chance and the flips are independent, so you multiply 1/2 x 1/2.

True or false: events A and B are mutually exclusive if they cannot both occur.True. Mutually exclusive events have P(A and B) = 0, so they cannot happen together.

What is the complement rule for the probability of event A?P(not A) = 1 - P(A). An event and its complement always have probabilities that sum to 1.

A fair six-sided die is rolled once. What is P(even number)?1/2. Three of the six equally likely outcomes (2, 4, 6) are even, so 3/6 = 1/2.

What does it mean for two events to be independent?P(A and B) = P(A) x P(B). Knowing one event occurred does not change the probability of the other.

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Built from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages, and the quiz follows what your course actually covers.

Question types you choose

Generate multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions, each with an explanation for the correct answer.

Export when you need it

Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, and to QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on Pro for learning management systems.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, text notes or a photo of a page.

Pick question types

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions for the topic you are studying.

Edit, study or export

Review the questions, study them in the browser, or export the file you need.

Good quiz questions test one idea at a time and include plausible wrong options. Mixing multiple-choice with true/false keeps recall honest, and short answer questions force you to explain a concept in your own words.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a probability quiz have?

Five to ten questions per topic is enough for a short self-check. A mix of multiple-choice and true/false works well for basics like complements and independence.

How do I study probability basics effectively?

Work through each problem before checking the solution, and redo the ones you missed a day later. Writing out the sample space for a problem makes counting rules much easier to see.

Can I export a quiz to Word or PDF?

Yes, PDF and DOCX export are included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are available on Pro at $14.99/month.

Is there a free way to start?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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