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Turn your docs into a quiz with an AI quiz maker

Upload a Word file, PDF, slide deck or your own notes and get a practice quiz built from that exact material, with explanations for every answer.

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Why a quiz beats rereading your docs

Long technical documents are easy to skim and hard to remember. A quiz maker for docs turns the sections you need to know into questions you have to answer, which shows you quickly where your understanding has gaps.

Turns definitions, rules and procedures in your file into practice questions
Explanations show why each answer is correct, not just which one
Works on slides and scanned pages as well as typed documents
Free plan includes 3 generations a month; paid plans remove the limit

Example questions from software documentation

What does a docstring do in a Python function?It is a string literal placed at the top of the function that documents its purpose, and tools like help() can read it at runtime.

Which HTTP status code means the server cannot find the requested resource?404 Not Found. The server is reachable, but no resource exists at that URL.

What does a CHANGELOG file record in a software project?Notable changes by version, such as added features, fixes and breaking changes, so users can see what changed between releases.

In Git, what does git status show?The state of your working directory and staging area, including modified, staged and untracked files.

Is a README usually the first file a new contributor should read?True. It typically explains what the project does, how to install it and how to run it.

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Three question types

Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions, each with an explanation so you learn why an answer is right or wrong.

Built from your files

Works with DOCX, PDF, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages, so the quiz matches the document you are studying.

Study in the browser

Take the quiz right away on the free plan. Paid plans add exports to PDF and DOCX, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your document

Add a DOCX, PDF, PPTX file, pasted notes or a photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.

Choose the question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, and set how many you want to answer.

Take the quiz and review

Answer the questions, read the explanations and go back to any section that tripped you up.

Good questions come from specific claims in the text: a definition, a rule, a step in a process or an exception. DeckOwl reads your file and writes questions around those points, then explains each correct answer so the quiz teaches as well as tests.

Use the quiz as a first pass, then retake it a day later. Missed questions are the ones to reread in the source document.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a quiz on a long document have?

Start with 10 to 15 questions for a single chapter or section, and more for a full manual. Focus on the terms and rules you will need to recall, rather than every sentence.

What kinds of questions work best for technical documentation?

True/false works well for rules and limits, multiple-choice works well for definitions and steps, and open questions work well for explaining how parts of a system fit together. Mixing all three gives a better check than one type alone.

Can I export the quiz I make from my docs?

The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports. Plus includes PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

Does DeckOwl work with documents I have already uploaded elsewhere?

You can upload any PDF, DOCX or PPTX file you have saved, along with plain text or photos of pages. The quiz is generated from the file you provide.

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