Finding a Quiz #
To begin your quiz, start by clicking on the quiz icon on the course homepage. This will take you to the quiz’s homepage.
Quiz Page #
When you click on a quiz’s link, you will be taken to its landing page. This page will include info about the quiz such as availability dates, grading method and time limits. Your instructor may also given you instructions for taking the quiz which will appear on this page.
Start the Quiz #
If you are ready to start, click the “Attempt quiz” button.
You will be asked to confirm that you are ready. At this point, make sure that you have closed any other programs running on the computer and closed other open browser windows. Click “Start attempt” when ready. Once in the quiz you should try not leave the quiz screen until you have completed it.
In timed quizzes, the timer operates on the Moodle server, not on your computer. This means that once it starts it continues to run regardless whether you are in the quiz or not. This is why it is very important to make sure your environment, computer and Internet connection are optimally prepared for you to take the quiz.
Taking the Quiz #
Once you start, you will see a screen with one or more question to answer. If the quiz is timed, you’ll see a countdown clock.
The appearance and navigation of the quiz will vary from class to class. Some will display all the questions at once, while others will display a few questions at a time. Some tests may include a button to “Save without submitting,” while others will not. Some quizzes allow you to navigate freely between questions, even returning to ones you’ve already answered, while others force you to move from one question to the next, not allowing you to skip around or to return to questions you’ve finished. In general, follow all instructions given within the test and by your instructor.
Finishing The Quiz #
Once you have answered all the questions, click the “Finish attempt” button to begin the process of saving and submitting the entire exam. You will be taken to a summary of your responses. For some tests, you can review responses to individual questions, or even return to the test to change your answers. Click “Submit all and finish” once ready to move on.
Note that the timer is still running on the test in the image because the attempt is still considered to be open at this point.
If you choose to “Submit all and finish,” you will be given a final warning. You must click “Submit all and finish” again to close the attempt.
Final Summary #
You are taken back to the quiz home page to view a summary of your attempt. This is also where you may view your quiz grade and any feedback. If the quiz allows multiple attempts, you will see a “Re-attempt quiz” button. Some tests may not release your grade immediately after the attempt, so be sure to contact your instructor or check your quiz’s “close” date if you have questions about when and where your grade will be available.
