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Write Moodle quiz questions for Safe Exam Browser exams

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How the pieces fit together

Teachers running a Moodle quiz with Safe Exam Browser usually handle two jobs: locking down the exam environment and writing questions worth protecting. Safe Exam Browser controls the device during the attempt, while Moodle decides which quiz settings and restrictions apply.

Generate questions from the same lecture material students will be tested on.
Review every explanation before importing, so students see accurate feedback.
Test the quiz with Safe Exam Browser on a practice account before the real exam.
Keep the exported Moodle XML file for the next term so you can reuse the question bank.

Example Safe Exam Browser settings for Moodle quizzes

What does Safe Exam Browser do during a Moodle quiz attempt?It restricts the student's browser so other tabs, apps and copy-paste are blocked, keeping the attempt in a controlled session.

Where in Moodle do you turn on the Safe Exam Browser requirement for a quiz?Under extra restrictions on attempts in the quiz settings, because that section controls how a student is allowed to start the attempt.

What is a quit password in a Safe Exam Browser configuration?It is the password a student or invigilator must enter to close SEB early, which keeps the session locked until submission.

What is a config key in Safe Exam Browser?It is a code generated from the SEB settings that Moodle checks, so a mismatched key blocks access because the browser settings do not match the quiz.

How can a Safe Exam Browser quiz limit which websites students visit?By setting an allowed URL list in the SEB configuration, so only listed sites are reachable, which keeps students on the quiz and its resources.

Generate the full set

Questions from your own material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Every question is built from the content you gave it.

Explanations for every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer item includes a short explanation, so you can review the reasoning before students sit the exam.

Moodle XML export on Pro

The Pro plan at $14.99 per month exports Moodle XML and QTI 2.1, so questions can go straight into your Moodle question bank.

How it works

Upload the course material

Add the slides, readings or notes the exam covers. Text recognition handles photos of printed pages.

Review the generated questions

Check the question types, correct answers and explanations, then remove anything that does not match what you taught.

Export and set up the quiz

On Pro, export Moodle XML and import it. Then configure the quiz and its Safe Exam Browser requirement in Moodle settings.

The question side is often the slower part. DeckOwl reads your own notes and produces multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations, which you can edit before import. Free accounts get 3 generations per month and can study in the browser, while Moodle XML export is a Pro feature.

Check the Moodle settings and a test attempt with Safe Exam Browser before exam day, since config keys and allowed URLs must match exactly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Safe Exam Browser do during a Moodle quiz?

Safe Exam Browser is a locked-down browser that limits what a student can open or switch to while taking the quiz. Moodle can require it so the attempt only starts inside that controlled session.

How many questions should a Moodle quiz have for a one-hour exam?

Most instructors use enough questions to cover each learning outcome at least once, often between 20 and 40 for a one-hour exam. Adjust the number to match the difficulty of the question types you choose.

Can DeckOwl export directly to Moodle?

Yes, on the Pro plan, which exports Moodle XML and QTI 2.1. Moodle XML export is not included on the Free or Plus plans.

Is there a free way to try the question generator first?

Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month, and no credit card is needed to start.

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