Import Exams

Note:

Before beginning the import process, check that each question has been properly formatted.  For more information, please visit Format Import Files.

  1. From within Respondus, select the Start tab and select Import Questions.
    Import Questions example
  2. From the Type of file dropdown menu, select the file type.
    Type of file example
  3. Select Browse to search for and select the file.

    Note:

    There's a limit to select from file types that match the file type selected in Step 2. If the file cannot be located, verify the Type of file (Step 2) is correct (ie. Doc vs. Docx).


    Browse example
  4. Select the radio button for Create a new document, named, Enter a Name for the document.
    Create a new document example
  5. Select Preview and check for any warnings or notes in the Warnings and Notes area.

    Note:

    When warning messages are received: cancel the import process, fix any issues on the original document and start the import process over again from Step 1.


    check for any warnings or notes example

    Two common warning message include:

    • ‘No Correct Answer’ Warning Message: This warning message indicates a correct answer has not been selected for one or more questions. In the image below, a correct answer has not been selected for questions 2, 4, and 5; therefore, the first answer choice will be automatically assigned as correct.
      No correct answer
    • ‘Duplicate Question Title’ Warning Message: The ‘duplicate question title’ warning message is the only warning message that can be ignored. If the message is received, continue to the next step. The duplicate question title note will appear if more than one question is similar.
      Duplicate Question Title Warning Message example
  6. Select Finish.
  7. Select OK to verify the file has been saved.
  8. After saving the file, verify the question type (Format) for each question is correct from the Edit tab.

    Note:

    Once the questions are imported into D2L the question type cannot be changed. The question(s) would have to be manually deleted and manually re-created in D2L. For step-by-step instructions to edit the question type, visit Format Import Files.


    Verify format
  9. Select the Settings tab.
    Settings example
  10. Select the D2L quiz settings (time limit, number of attempts, etc.) by moving through Properties, Restrictions, Attempts/Submissions, Layout, and Random Section.
  11. Select the Preview + Publish tab and select Publish.
    Preview and Publish example
  12. Select Publish Wizard.
    Publish Wizard example
  13. Publish Wizard: Select Publish to single course.
    Type of Publish
  14. Publish Wizard: Verify the Respondus account is connected with the D2L Server. (Do not alter this.)
    Verify server
  15. Publish Wizard: Select Next.
  16. Publish Wizard: From the Choose Course to Publish to menu, select the course to add the quiz.

    Note:

    Only courses for which you have instructor access be appear in the list.

    Choose course
  17. Publish Wizard: From the Create/Replace Assessment Type menu, select create or replace a Quiz, Self-Assessment, or Question Library Section. 

    Note:

    Creating a new quiz will automatically add the quiz to the Quizzes area of the selected course.


    Assessment type
  18. Publish Wizard: Select Next.
  19. From the Assessments menu within a D2L course, select Quizzes to view the quiz.