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Understand Moodle quiz guest access before you share a test

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How guest access and quiz passwords work together

Teachers who share a test with people outside their class often ask how Moodle quiz guest access actually works. In Moodle, guest access is a course enrolment method, so it controls entry to the course page rather than to a single activity. A guest can see what the course owner allows, but quiz attempts usually need a proper enrolment because guest roles have limited permissions.

Guest access is a course enrolment method, so it must be enabled site-wide before use.
An optional enrolment password on guest access limits who can enter the course.
Guests usually cannot submit graded quiz attempts, so enrolled accounts are the safer choice.
A quiz password is set in the quiz settings and works separately from course guest access.

Example Moodle guest access practice questions

Which site-level step must happen before a teacher can add Guest access to a course?A site administrator must enable the Guest access enrolment plugin, because the course cannot use an enrolment method that is switched off site-wide.

What does the optional enrolment password on a course's Guest access method do?It requires a visitor to enter the password before joining the course as a guest, which limits access to people who were given it.

Why do guests usually need an enrolled account to take a graded quiz?Guest roles have limited permissions, so quiz attempts normally require a full enrolment that grants the attempt capability.

Where is the password for a single quiz set in Moodle?In the quiz settings under Extra restrictions on attempts, using Require a password, which blocks starting an attempt without it.

When is a quiz password more useful than opening a course to guests?When you want one review quiz available to a small group without exposing the rest of the course materials to outside visitors.

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How it works

Confirm the guest access plugin is on

A site administrator must enable the Guest access enrolment plugin before any course can use it.

Set the course and quiz rules

Turn on guest access in the course's enrolment methods, add a password if needed, and set a quiz password under extra restrictions on attempts.

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A quiz can also be protected on its own. The Require a password setting in the quiz's extra restrictions on attempts stops anyone without the password from starting an attempt, even if they are enrolled. Using both settings lets you share one review quiz without opening the rest of the course.

Good practice questions are the other half of the job. If you have lecture slides or reading notes, you can turn them into a quiz first, check the explanations, and then decide what to publish.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I set up guest access for a Moodle course?

First ask a site administrator to enable the Guest access enrolment plugin. Then open the course's enrolment methods, turn on Guest access, and add a password if you want to restrict entry.

Can guests take a Moodle quiz without enrolling?

Usually not. Guest roles have limited permissions, so quiz attempts normally need an enrolled account. Check your site's role settings if you need a different arrangement.

Can I export quiz questions to Moodle?

Yes, on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month, which includes Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export. The Free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the paid Plus plan.

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