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Make Moodle quiz questions for lockdown browser exams from your notes

Upload slides, PDFs or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations. DeckOwl writes the questions. Your Moodle site and lockdown browser tool control what students can access during the exam.

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How a Moodle quiz with a lockdown browser fits into exam prep

Instructors who run a Moodle quiz lockdown browser setup usually need a full question bank written before exam week, and writing it by hand takes hours. DeckOwl speeds up that first draft by generating questions from the lecture material you already have.

Generate multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions from your notes
Review every explanation so students learn from the reasoning, not just the answer
Export Moodle XML on the Pro plan and import it into your question bank
Keep lockdown settings in Moodle, since DeckOwl does not control the browser

Example moodle lockdown browser quiz questions

What does a lockdown browser typically restrict during a quiz?It blocks switching to other windows or apps, copy and paste, and navigating away from the quiz until the attempt is submitted.

Where is a lockdown browser requirement usually set in a Moodle quiz?In the quiz settings, after the lockdown browser plugin is installed by the site administrator, because the requirement is added as a quiz option.

What is one accessibility concern when requiring a lockdown browser?Students using screen readers or other assistive tools may need alternate arrangements, so instructors should check accommodations before requiring it.

What does the time limit setting do in a Moodle quiz?It sets how long a student has to finish an attempt once started, and the attempt is submitted automatically when time runs out.

What is a Moodle XML file?A file format that stores quiz questions so they can be imported into a Moodle question bank and reused in quizzes.

Generate the full set

Questions from your own material

Upload PDFs, PPTX slides, DOCX files, plain notes or photos of pages. Each question is built from the content you provide.

Explanations for every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer item includes an explanation you can review before it goes into a quiz.

Moodle XML export on Pro

The Pro plan exports Moodle XML and QTI 2.1, so you can import questions into a Moodle question bank ready for a locked quiz.

How it works

Upload your course material

Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file or set of notes for the unit the locked quiz covers.

Choose question types and review

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, then check each question and explanation against your lectures.

Export and import into Moodle

On Pro, export Moodle XML and import it into your question bank. Configure the lockdown browser requirement in the quiz settings.

DeckOwl does not enforce the lockdown itself. The browser restrictions, such as blocking other windows and copy and paste, come from your lockdown browser tool and its Moodle integration. DeckOwl handles the questions and explanations, then exports them in a format Moodle can read.

Students also benefit from practicing the same question formats before a locked exam. Free accounts can study generated quizzes in the browser, so students can rehearse the material before they sit the locked test.

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Frequently asked questions

Does DeckOwl lock down a student's browser during a quiz?

No. DeckOwl generates questions and study material, but it does not control the student's browser. Lockdown settings come from your lockdown browser tool and your Moodle quiz configuration.

How do I write good multiple-choice questions for a locked Moodle quiz?

Write one clearly correct answer and distractors based on common student misconceptions. Test one idea per question and avoid options like all of the above, so the item measures understanding.

Can I export questions to Moodle XML?

Yes, Moodle XML export is included in the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. Free accounts can study in the browser but cannot export.

Should students practice before a lockdown browser exam?

Yes. Practicing the same question types in a normal quiz first helps students know the format, so the lockdown requirement does not add surprises on exam day.

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