03.B.2 Creating Questions Using the Import DOC/PDF Tool


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Users have the ability to import questions from a document or PDF when creating questions in the Assessment Editor. To use this, select the button in the following location:

Import questions from Doc/PDF button


Once selected, a pop-up will appear where the creator can paste in questions from a document or PDF:


The next pop-up will display the questions to be created as well as some options for editing and adding questions:


  1. Example multiple choice question pasted in from a PDF.

  2. Example short answer question, just type in a question without any answer choices.

  3. Selecting "Append" will keep all existing questions in the assessment and add newly created ones after them (for example, if there are 3 questions in the assessment, the first newly created questions will be question #4). Selecting "Replace" will remove any existing questions and replace them with those in the pop-up.

  4. Back will allow users to go back and edit questions.

  5. Approve will add questions to the assessment using the method chosen in Step 3.


Not all items paste without formatting issues, contact the Help Desk at [email protected] if you have any questions!

Once questions have been added to the assessment, users will need to add correct answer choices by setting up the answer key, link standards, paste in any images or add online tools. Check out this comprehensive Assessment Editor How-To-Guide for information on how to do these steps and more!