Questions can be exported from Quiz or the Question bank format in any of the 5 formats:
  • Aiken
  • GIFT
  • Moodle XML
  • Microsoft Word 2010 table format (wordtable)
  • XHTML
Exporting questions can be useful for:
  • Printing as a physical version for in-person exams
  • Sharing them with an external examiner
  • Moderating the questions
  1. Expand the More tab on the course page and select Question bank.
    More tab expanded in course navigation menu and question bank highlighted


  2. Manipulate the Questions dropdown to Export.

    Questions dropdown expanded with Export highlighted

  3. Choose the appropriate File format type you wish to export your questions in a category in by checking the file type.

    (It is recommended to use the Moodle XML or Microsoft Word 2010 table format (wordtable) - Word permits repurposing the questions for class use).
    Aiken permits accessing the questions and answers only in a .txt file that is opened via Notepad, while Microsoft Word 2010 table format (wordtable) provides settings in addition to questions and potential.

    XHTML allows a view of questions and potential answers in a Quiz style format, but you cannot submit answers through this. File format type highlighted with other available options



  4. Select the Export category you wish to export questions from by expanding the dropdown button.
    Export category selected with dropwdown button highlighted

  5. When you have selected the appropriate file format and category, ensure to click the Export questions to file button.

    Export questions to file button

  6. Once it has been downloaded to your computer, click Continue to return back to the Questions menu. If it did not download there is a Click here button to attempt re-download.

    Exported questions downloaded with continue button highlighted and Click here button to re-download