Turn your notes into multiple choice questions with explanations
Upload a PDF, slides, a DOCX file, plain text or a photo of a page. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation, so you can check what you actually understood.
Why a question generator beats a generic quiz
Writing a fair set of questions by hand takes hours, and most people end up reusing the same few items. A multiple choice question test generator reads your actual material and builds new items from it, which is useful the night before an exam when your chapter is the only thing that matters.
- Works from PDFs, slides, DOCX files, notes and photographed pages
- Mixes multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions
- Gives an explanation with every answer, right or wrong
- Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV on paid plans, with QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro
Questions from your own material
Each question comes from the file you upload, so the test covers your course reading rather than generic trivia.
Explanations for every answer
Wrong options are paired with a short reason, so a missed question becomes something you learn from rather than just a score.
Export when you need it
Study in the browser on the free plan. Paid plans export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page. Images are read with text recognition.
Choose the question type
Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate. Free accounts get 3 generations per month.
Take the test and review
Answer the questions in the browser, read the explanations for anything you missed, then regenerate on weak topics.
Good multiple choice items need plausible distractors and one clearly correct answer. Review each explanation, not only the score, because the reason a wrong option is wrong is where most of the learning happens. Regenerate on the topics you keep missing.
Use the same test to check yourself before class, or export to a learning management system on Pro if you teach. Either way, the questions stay tied to the notes you gave it.
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Frequently asked questions
How many multiple choice questions should a DNA and genetics test have?
Fifteen to twenty-five questions is a practical range for a single unit, which covers replication, transcription and basic inheritance without making the session tiring. Regenerate on the sections you miss to focus your practice.
What makes a good distractor in a genetics multiple choice question?
A strong distractor is a plausible mistake, such as confusing dominant with recessive or mixing up the base pairing rules. Each wrong option should be tempting to someone who has partly learned the concept.
Can I export the generated questions?
Exports are a paid feature. PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are included in Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML are available on Pro.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The free plan gives you 3 generations per month and browser study, and you can upgrade later if you need more.
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