What are tips for setting up a Canvas Quiz?

NOTE:  If you are trying to convert a paper exam to be a Canvas exam ("Quiz"), you can do this using Respondus Exam. Check out this FAQ for details on how to import your exam questions.

  1. When creating a quiz in Canvas, there are a few settings that can be useful to you and also help to reduce cheating:
    1. This Quiz settings page walks you through all the options you have for quiz settings. Below are some top settings you may want to adjust: 
      1. Shuffle Answers
      2. Time Limit
      3. Show one question at a time
      4. Assign dates (Due date, Available date, and Until date)
    2. You can also use Question Groups to shuffle or randomize the questions used in the exam/quiz.