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Duplicating a question in Moodle is quick. Generating a fresh set from your own slides or notes, then duplicating and rewording the strongest items, saves the most time.

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Duplicating questions versus generating new ones in Moodle

Teachers running one quiz across several sections often need a moodle quiz duplicate question workflow, so each version has its own wording without rebuilding every item by hand.

Duplicate a question when you need a variant with the same difficulty and feedback.
Reuse from the question bank when the wording must stay identical across quizzes.
Check the mark and penalty settings on every copy before the quiz opens.
Start with a free account to test generation on one of your own documents.

Example Moodle duplicate question practice items

Why duplicate a question in Moodle instead of writing a new one?Duplicating keeps the same answers, feedback and grade settings, so you only edit the parts that change for a variant quiz.

What should you change after duplicating a multiple-choice question for a second quiz version?Change the wording, numbers or answer order so students in different versions do not see identical items, then confirm the feedback still matches.

Does a duplicated question in Moodle stay linked to the original?No, the copy is separate, so editing one version does not change the other, which makes it safe to vary.

Why check the mark and penalty settings after duplicating a question?The copy keeps the original settings, so you should confirm the points match the new version before students start the quiz.

What is a safe way to use one question in several Moodle quizzes?Add it from the question bank to each quiz, which keeps one master copy and shows where it is used.

Generate the full set

Multiple-choice, true/false and open

Upload a PDF, slide deck or notes and get questions in each format, with explanations for every answer.

Built from your material

Questions come from the text you upload, so each variant stays tied to the content your class actually covers.

Moodle XML export on Pro

Pro exports Moodle XML so you can import generated questions into your Moodle question bank.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page. Images are read with text recognition.

Generate and choose

Pick question types, review the output and keep the items that match your learning outcomes.

Duplicate and vary

Duplicate the strongest questions in Moodle, then change wording, numbers or answer order for each version.

Duplicating keeps the answers, feedback and grade settings of the original, which makes it useful for variants. The copy is independent, so edits to one version do not change the others. Generating fresh questions from your own notes gives you a larger pool to duplicate from.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I duplicate a question in Moodle?

Open the quiz editing page or the question bank, open the action menu for the question, and choose Duplicate. The exact menu location varies slightly by Moodle version, so check your site's documentation if it looks different.

Should I duplicate or reuse a question for a retake?

Duplicate when you want a version you can edit separately, such as a different numeric value. Reuse from the question bank when every student should see identical wording, since edits to a shared question affect all quizzes that use it.

Can DeckOwl export questions for Moodle?

Yes, the Pro plan includes Moodle XML export, which you can import into your Moodle question bank. The Plus plan includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but no exports. You do not need a credit card to start.

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