What are Question Banks? How to manage them?
Managing question banks in an online learning platform helps keep your quizzes and exams well-organized and easy to use. It lets trainers group questions by topic, level of difficulty, or type, so they can quickly find and use the right ones. This saves time because there’s no need to create new questions every time. Trainers can also update questions whenever needed without starting over.
When all questions are stored in one place, it becomes easier for multiple trainers to work together. It also allows the system to pick random questions for each learner, making tests fairer. Overall, managing question banks makes the teaching and testing process smoother and more effective.
Through this guide, we will guide you through the process of managing the question bank in the curriculum.
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Navigation
Navigate to the panel on the right side of the screen, then click on the “Course Delivery” dropdown to unwrap it, then click on the “Question Bank” option.
Question Bank List View
The Question Bank List View shows all your saved questions in one easy-to-read list. It helps you quickly find the questions you need by using filters like subject, question type, or difficulty level. This makes it easier to review, update, or use questions when creating quizzes or tests.
Here is an overview of the Question Bank window that appears on your screen. Go through the following table to understand this view in a better way.
Dropdown Filters
Dropdown filters in the question bank window make it easy to organize your questions. You can choose options like exam type, difficulty level, and subject, which helps you create a well-organized and structured question bank. Here are some dropdown filters you need to know about:
Exam Dropdown Filter
Changing the type of exam in the new question bank allows you to switch between different exam formats, such as multiple choice, true/false, or short answer. This helps you tailor the exam to match the course objectives and better assess your learners' understanding.
Carefully follow the instructions below to use the exam dropdown filter in your organization’s online learning platform.
Click on the “Exam” dropdown and choose the exam that you want to assign to the learners.
Subject Dropdown Filter
Changing the subject of an exam in the question bank lets you update the exam to match the course content. This ensures the exam focuses on the right material and tests the appropriate subject for the learners.
Carefully follow the instructions below to learn more about how you can use the subject dropdown filter in your organization’s learning platform.
A new dropdown will appear with “Subject” written on it. Click on the “Subject” dropdown and choose the exam that you want to assign to the learners.
Topics Dropdown Filter
Changing the topics of an exam in the question bank lets you update the exam to focus on specific areas of the course. This ensures the exam covers the right topics and aligns with what the learners have studied.
Carefully follow the instructions below to learn more about how you can use the topics dropdown filter in your organization’s learning platform.
A new dropdown will appear with “Subject” written on it. Click on the “Subject” dropdown and choose the exam that you want to assign to the learners.
Difficulty Dropdown Filter
Changing the difficulty of the question bank lets you adjust the level of questions to suit the learners' abilities. This ensures the exam is not too easy or too hard, helping to properly test the learners' understanding.
Carefully follow the instructions below to learn more about how you can change the subject of the exam in the course.
Click on the “Difficulty” dropdown and choose the difficulty level (i.e., Any, Easy, Medium, or Hard) of the question banks.
Create a New Question Bank
Creating a new question bank for the curriculum helps you create a set of new questions that match your course goals. It ensures that the assessments stay current and reflect the updated content, allowing for a better evaluation of learners' learning.
Follow the instructions below to learn more about how you can add a new question bank to the course.
Step 1: Click on the “+ New Question Bank” button in the top right corner of the screen.
Step 2: A panel will appear on the right side of the screen. Enter the required details in the provided fields to add a new curriculum, then click on the “Add Question Bank” button. The required fields are described in the table below.
Add Question
Adding questions to a new question bank helps you create custom tests or quizzes for your course. This allows you to check if learners are understanding the material and meeting the learning goals more effectively.
Follow the instructions below to learn more about how you can add questions to the new question bank.
Step 1: After clicking on the “Add Question Bank” button in the previous section, a new window will open. Click on the “Add Question Now” button.
Step 2: Click on the “+ Add Question” button at the top of the screen.
Step 3: A new panel will open on the screen. Enter the required details in the provided fields to add a new curriculum, then click on the “Save and Continue” button. The required fields are described in the table below.
Import Questions in Bulk
Importing questions in bulk helps you add pre-existing questions to your curriculum quickly. This makes it easier to set up your assessments, saves you time, and ensures your question pool is diverse and ready for use in the course.
To know more about how you can import questions in bulk in the question bank, refer to this doc: Importing Questions in Bulk for the Question Bank.
Export Question Bank as .CSV File
Exporting your question bank as a .CSV file helps you save and organize your questions outside the platform. This makes it easier to back up your data, share it with others, or use it in other systems when needed.
Follow the instructions below to learn more about how you can export the question bank as a CSV file to the new question bank.
Click on the “⬆️ Export as CSV” button located at the top-right corner of the screen.
Edit A Question Bank
Editing a question bank lets you change, add, or remove questions to match the course better. This helps keep the exam focused on the right topics and tests what learners have actually learned.
Follow the instructions below to learn more about how you can edit a question bank in the course.
Step 1: Click on the 3-dot actions icon and choose the “Edit Question Bank” option.
Step 2: A new window will open on the right side of the screen. Change the necessary fields and click on the “Update Question Bank” option located at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Before starting to edit the fields, refer to this table for better clarity of how you need to change the fields.
Delete A Question Bank
Deleting a question bank in your online learning course helps you remove old or unnecessary content. This keeps your course materials fresh and relevant, ensuring they match the current topics and provide the best learning experience for learners.
Follow the instructions below to learn more about how you can delete a question bank in the course.
Step 1: Click on the 3-dot actions icon and choose the “Delete Question Bank” option.
Step 2: After clicking on the “Delete Question Bank” option, a new window will open the screen with a 10-second timer. After 10 seconds, the “Delete Question Bank” option will be enabled. After it is enabled, click on it to finally delete the question bank.
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