Turn your lecture notes into an MCQ exam with AI
Upload a PDF, slide deck or set of notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations for every answer. No credit card needed to start.
Why build an exam from your own notes
An MCQ exam generator works best when it starts from the material you will actually be tested on rather than a generic question bank. Upload the lecture slides or chapter PDF from your course, and the questions will match your terms, wording and emphasis.
- Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions from one upload
- Explanations for every answer, so the wrong options still teach something
- Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus; QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, studied in the browser
Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions
Choose the question style that fits your course. Each multiple-choice item comes with an explanation of the correct answer.
Exports for your LMS
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, or to QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro.
Built from your own material
Upload PPTX slides, DOCX files, PDFs, plain notes or photos of pages, and the questions come from that content.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, text notes or a photo of a page.
Pick a question type
Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, and set how many questions you want.
Review and export
Check each question and its explanation, then export to PDF or DOCX, or to QTI and Moodle XML on Pro.
If you need a printable test right away, DeckOwl will not hand you a finished exam. It reads your material and writes a fresh set of multiple-choice questions with explanations, which you can review before you use them.
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Frequently asked questions
How many multiple-choice questions should a practice exam include?
A useful length depends on how long the exam is and how much material it covers. For a single unit, a set that takes about 20 to 30 minutes to answer is a common target.
How do I write good distractors for multiple-choice questions?
Make wrong answers plausible by drawing on common mistakes, near-miss terms or partly correct statements. Avoid options like all of the above, and keep all choices similar in length.
Can I export generated exams to Moodle?
Yes, Moodle XML export is included in the Pro plan at $14.99/month. The Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month includes PDF and DOCX export.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, the Free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exports are not included on Free, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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