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Moodle quiz browser security starts with a bigger question bank

Combine Moodle's own lockdown settings with a larger set of questions generated from your own PDFs, slides or notes.

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Restricting the browser is only part of the answer

Locking the browser helps only so far, and a quiz that never changes is easy to pass around. Stronger moodle quiz browser security combines Moodle's own restrictions with a larger question bank, so each attempt draws a different mix.

Set Browser security to a full-screen pop-up in the quiz's extra restrictions.
Require a password or limit access to your campus network address range.
Use Safe Exam Browser for high-stakes quizzes, and test it on student devices first.
Shuffle questions and answers, and draw from a question pool rather than one fixed set.

Example Moodle quiz security questions

What does the Browser security setting in a Moodle quiz do?It can display the quiz in a full-screen pop-up with some JavaScript protection · It discourages tab switching but does not block a second device.

Why is Safe Exam Browser considered stricter than a full-screen pop-up?It controls the test environment more fully · It must be installed and configured on student devices before the quiz.

What does the Require network address restriction do in a Moodle quiz?It limits attempts to specified IP addresses or ranges · It blocks logins from outside the allowed network, such as off-campus.

Why should Moodle quizzes shuffle questions and answers?Students see different orders at the same time · This makes copying from a neighbor less useful.

How does a question pool help quiz security?Each attempt draws a random selection from a larger bank · Answer lists shared after one attempt may not match the next.

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Moodle XML export

Export generated questions as Moodle XML on the Pro plan, ready to import into your question bank.

Multiple question types

Multiple choice, true/false and open questions, each with an explanation students can review afterward.

Built from your files

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages and get questions based on that material.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the lecture slides, reading or notes that cover the topic your quiz tests.

Generate a larger bank

Create more questions than one quiz needs, so each attempt can draw a different selection.

Export and set restrictions

Export to Moodle XML on Pro, then set browser security, timing and access rules inside Moodle.

Moodle's quiz settings include a Browser security option that can open the quiz in a full-screen pop-up, along with password and network address restrictions. Safe Exam Browser is a stricter option for high-stakes tests, though it needs to be set up and tested on student devices in advance.

DeckOwl does not configure Moodle for you. It generates the questions from your material, and the Pro plan exports them as Moodle XML so you can import them into a bank and apply the settings you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Browser security setting do in a Moodle quiz?

It can open the quiz in a full-screen pop-up with some JavaScript protection, which discourages switching tabs. It does not stop a student from using a second device.

Is Safe Exam Browser more secure than a full-screen pop-up?

Generally yes, because it controls the test environment more fully. No single setting prevents every form of cheating, so pair it with varied questions and reasonable time limits.

Can I export generated questions to Moodle?

Yes, Moodle XML export is included in the Pro plan. The Plus plan adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV exports.

Can I export questions on the free plan?

No, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but no exports.

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