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quiz-maker

A quiz maker is a tool for authoring multiple-choice / true-false / short-answer questions, organising them into a single quiz, and presenting them to learners with automatic scoring and feedback — common for classroom assessments, training material, and self-test study aids. The ZTools Quiz Maker runs entirely in the browser, supports multiple-choice (single + multi-select), true / false, fill-in-the-blank, and matching question types, lets you add explanations to surface after each answer, configures optional timer and randomised question order, and produces a shareable read-only link for sending to students or trainees.

Use cases​

Classroom formative assessment​

Teacher builds a 10-question quiz on this week's reading, shares the link, students self-grade with instant feedback. Fast pulse-check on comprehension before next lesson.

Training program completion check​

Corporate training: 20-question quiz at end of each module, 80% threshold to mark complete. Fully self-serve — no LMS required.

Self-study practice quizzes​

Student converts chapter notes into a quiz, takes it before the exam, focuses re-study on missed questions. Active testing > passive re-reading.

Friend / family trivia​

Build a pop-culture or birthday trivia quiz, share the link at gathering or via chat — works on phones, tablets, laptops.

How it works​

  1. Create a quiz — Name, optional description, optional timer (e.g. 10 min), optional pass mark (e.g. 70%).
  2. Add questions — Pick type (multiple-choice / true-false / fill-in-blank). Type the prompt, the options, and mark correct answer(s). Add optional explanation shown after answer.
  3. Configure delivery — Randomise question order, shuffle answer order, lock back-button (one shot), reveal correct answer immediately or only at end.
  4. Share the quiz — Tool generates a shareable link encoding the quiz definition (or stored locally). Recipients open and complete in any browser.
  5. View results — Quiz-takers see their score + per-question feedback at the end. Author sees completion analytics if hosted.

Examples​

Input: 10 multiple-choice questions, 20-min timer, randomised order

Output: Each take presents the same 10 questions but in random order; timer starts on first question; final score with explanations.

Input: True/false quiz with 20 questions, 60% pass mark

Output: Auto-graded; learner sees pass/fail badge + per-question correctness.

Input: Mixed-type quiz: 5 MCQ + 3 fill-in-blank + 2 matching

Output: Tool grades MCQ + matching automatically; fill-in-blank uses fuzzy match (case-insensitive, trimmed).

Frequently asked questions​

How is fill-in-the-blank graded?

Author lists accepted answers; matching is case-insensitive and trims whitespace. For ambiguous answers, list multiple variants ("color", "colour").

Can quizzes be timed per question?

Yes — set a per-question timer (e.g. 30 sec each) for fast-paced practice; or a single overall timer for exam-style runs.

How is data stored?

Quiz definitions stored in browser local storage; shareable links encode the quiz JSON for portability. No server, no account.

Do I get analytics on who took the quiz?

For locally-shared quizzes, no — privacy by design. For classroom use, take screenshots or have students email scores.

Can I import questions from a spreadsheet?

Yes — paste TSV (one question per row, options in subsequent columns). Speeds up large quiz creation.

Is the quiz accessible on mobile?

Yes — responsive design, large tappable answer areas. Works in any modern browser.

Tips​

  • Write distractors (wrong answers) that test specific misconceptions — 4 plausible options test understanding far better than 3 obvious wrongs + 1 right.
  • Add explanations to every question — quizzes that teach (not just test) are better learning tools.
  • Randomise both question and answer order on every retake; pure recall of position is not the goal.
  • For exam practice, set a timer matching the real exam's pacing (e.g. 1.5 min/question).
  • Aim for 10–25 questions per quiz; longer than 25 and learners disengage; shorter than 10 and the test is too narrow.

Try it now​

The full quiz-maker runs in your browser at https://ztools.zaions.com/quiz-maker — no signup, no upload, no data leaves your device.

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Last updated: 2026-05-05 · Author: Ahsan Mahmood · Edit this page on GitHub