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Draft multiple-choice questions from your own notes with AI

DeckOwl is a study tool, not a job board. It drafts multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions from your PDFs, slides or notes, and you review every item before using it.

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What MCQ creator work involves, and where DeckOwl fits

Most MCQ creator jobs ask for the same core skill: writing a question with one clearly correct answer and plausible wrong options. Strong items test one idea, use a clear stem, and build distractors from common mistakes rather than obvious nonsense.

Start from your own lecture notes, textbook chapters or slides so every item traces back to a source.
Check each stem for one clear question and remove clues such as absolute words or mismatched option lengths.
Keep three or four options per item, with one correct answer and distractors based on real errors.
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, or to QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro, once the items are reviewed.

Example multiple-choice item-writing practice questions

Which stem is better for a recall item: 'Which is true?' or 'What is the main function of the mitochondrion?'The specific question. Naming the concept lets the answer show knowledge, while a vague stem like 'Which is true?' invites guessing.

Should 'all of the above' be used as an answer option?No. Test takers can guess by spotting two correct options, so the item stops measuring what it was meant to measure.

In a true/false item, why avoid words like 'always' or 'never'?Absolute words are often false, so test takers can answer correctly without knowing the content.

How many options does a typical multiple-choice item have?Usually four, or three, with one correct answer and plausible distractors based on common errors. Extra options rarely add value.

Why should answer options be similar in length?A noticeably longer correct answer gives itself away, so test takers can pick it without knowing the material.

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Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer

Pick the question type you need. Each item includes an explanation for the correct answer.

Built from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text, or photos of pages. Questions stay tied to what you gave it.

Export on paid plans

Plus adds PDF and DOCX export. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for learning platforms.

How it works

Upload

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes file or a photo of a page.

Generate

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short answer and create a first draft.

Review

Edit stems and distractors, then study in the browser or export on a paid plan.

DeckOwl does not list openings or hire writers. It helps people who already write questions, such as teachers, trainers and exam writers, turn their source material into a first draft of multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer items with explanations. A person still checks accuracy, difficulty and fairness before anything goes into a bank.

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study with no exports. Plus, at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, removes the generation limit and adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. No credit card is needed to start, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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Frequently asked questions

What makes a good multiple-choice question?

A good item tests one idea, has a single clearly correct answer, and uses distractors that match common student errors. Avoid options like 'all of the above' and stems that hint at the answer.

How many answer options should a multiple-choice question have?

Three or four options is the usual range, with one correct answer and two or three plausible distractors. Keep option lengths similar so the correct answer does not stand out.

Does DeckOwl help me find MCQ creator jobs?

No. DeckOwl is a study and question-drafting tool, not a job board, so it does not list openings or connect you with employers.

Can I export questions to Moodle XML or QTI?

Yes, on the Pro plan, which also includes QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export. PDF and DOCX export are included in Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month.

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