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This article explains how to create a question bank in Canvas, add specific questions from a bank, and randomize questions in a Classic Quiz. It walks users through each step, from building the bank to inserting selected questions into a quiz within a course module.
Creating a Question Bank
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In your Canvas course, click Quizzes from the Course Navigation Menu (white left-hand menu).
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Click the Choice icon (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner.
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Select Manage Question Banks.
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Click + Add Question Bank.
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Name the new question bank.
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Click into the bank to create and add questions.
Creating a Classic Quiz and Adding Questions from a Bank
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Navigate to the module, week, or location in your course where you want to add the quiz.
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Click the + (Add) button.
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From the dropdown menu, select Quiz.
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Click Create Quiz and confirm that Classic Quiz is selected.
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Name the quiz.
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Click Add Item.
Note: Question banks only work with Classic Quizzes - be sure to select Classic Quiz when creating your quiz.
Adding Questions from a Question Bank
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From a module or from Quizzes in the Navigation Menu, click the quiz title to open it.
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Click Edit.
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Select the Questions tab at the top of the page.
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Click Find Questions.
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In the pop-up window:
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Use the right-side list to locate your question bank.
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On the left side, select the questions you wish to include.
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Tip: Use Select All to add all questions from the bank.
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Click Add Questions.
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The selected questions will now appear under the Questions tab.
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Click Save to finalize the quiz setup.
Randomizing Quiz Questions
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From a module or from Quizzes in the Navigation Menu, click the quiz title to open it.
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Click Edit.
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Select the Questions tab at the top of the page.
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Select +New Question Group.
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Select Link to a Question Bank.
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Select the question bank from the list in the Find Question Bank pop-up box.
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Click on Select Bank.
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In the question bank box that was added, you may type in a new Group title (optional).
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Indicate the number of questions to pick and the pts per question.
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Select Create Group.
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Click Save to finalize the quiz setup.
Note: You may add multiple question banks/groups to a quiz by following the steps above for each question bank.
Seek additional information...
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See the
Canvas Instructor Guides for information on creating questions types, assigning quizzes, and more on Classic Quizzes.
Contact the ITRC at itrc@isu.edu if you need additional assistance.