Yes, it is possible to import quiz activities from other units. Simply follow the instructions to export, import and add the questions to your quiz:

 

Exporting the quiz

1. Log in to the unit from where the questions are to be exported from
2. On the unit homepage go to the Action Menu (cog wheel) and select More.
3. In the Unit Administration tab click on Export
4. Click Export.
5. Select Moodle XML format.
6. Assign an Export category from the available options using the dropdown menu. Make sure you have created your category beforehand. Refer to the "Creating a Quiz With a Random Set of Questions" Quick Guide for more information.
7. Click on the Export quiz questions button. You will be prompted to open or save the file. Save file to your Desktop. You will need to repeat this process if you have multiple categories.
8. Click Continue.

 

Importing the exported quiz

1. Log in to the unit to which the questions are to be importe
2. On the unit homepage go to the Action Menu (cog wheel) and select More.
3. In the Unit Administration tab click on Import.
4. Select Moodle XML format.
5. Select Import category using the dropdown menu.
6. Click Choose a file…
7. Click Upload a file then click Browse…
8. Find the file you wish to import then click Upload this file.
9. Click Import. The quiz questions contained in the file imported will display on screen.
10. Now click on the link to the quiz you set up then click Edit quiz to add the questions.

 

Adding questions

1. Click on the link to the quiz
2. Press the Edit quiz button
3. Click Add which will show a dropdown menu
4. Select from question bank
5. Select the category where the import was performed
6. Tick the box next to the T to select all questions.
7. Click Add to quiz.
8. The imported questions will have been added to the quiz.

 

Other resources:

• Quick Guide
• Register for a Training workshop