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What a Moodle quiz archive is and how to make one

When a course closes, the quizzes written in Moodle often get hidden or deleted, so a Moodle quiz archive is a practical way to keep the questions for reuse, review or a future term.

Keep a question set after a course is archived or removed
Rebuild quizzes from slides when the original Moodle course is gone
Check explanations before importing questions to a new site
Export Moodle XML on Pro for direct import into Moodle

Example Moodle archive quiz questions

What file type does Moodle use for a course backup?A .mbz file, a compressed package of the course that includes quiz questions and can be restored on another Moodle site.

What is Moodle XML used for in quizzes?Moodle XML moves question sets between sites, so you can export questions from one course and import them into another.

Where do Moodle questions live if they are not tied to one quiz?In the question bank, which stores reusable questions that can be added to any quiz in the same course.

Why keep a copy of a quiz after a course ends?The live course may be hidden or deleted, and a saved copy keeps the questions and answer keys available for reuse or review.

Does a standard Moodle course backup include student attempts?Only if you choose to include user data during backup; otherwise it contains the course structure and quiz content without attempts.

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Questions from your own files

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes or photos of pages and get multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions with explanations.

Moodle XML export

On Pro, export your question set as Moodle XML and import it into a question bank or quiz on another Moodle site.

Copies you can open again

Free users study in the browser. Plus adds PDF and DOCX exports so a question set stays readable outside the app.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the lecture PDF, slide deck, DOCX or notes from the course you want to keep.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then review the explanations before saving.

Export your archive

Download PDF or DOCX on Plus, or Moodle XML on Pro to import the set back into Moodle.

Moodle has its own tools for this. A course backup produces a .mbz file that can include quiz questions and, if you choose, student attempts, and the Moodle XML format moves question sets between sites. Both depend on the original course still being available when you copy it.

DeckOwl takes a different route: instead of copying old questions, it writes a fresh set from your lecture files, so the archive matches the material you actually taught. PDF and DOCX exports are on Plus, and Moodle XML is on Pro.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Moodle course backup include?

A standard backup, saved as a .mbz file, holds the course structure, activities and quiz questions. You can add student data if you need it, and restore the file on any Moodle site where you have permission.

How often should I archive a Moodle quiz?

Archive at the end of each term and before you change questions, so you can roll back if a revision goes wrong. Dated copies also show which version students actually sat.

Can DeckOwl export questions to Moodle?

Yes, Moodle XML export is available on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. PDF and DOCX exports come with Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start.

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