Importing Tests into Blackboard using a Word Document YOU MAY NEED TO UPLOAD A TEST FROM A WORD DOCUMENT OR TEXT FILE. THIS CAN
BE ACCOMPLISHED UING RESPONDUS SOFTWARE.
Respondus will import multiple choice, true/false, essay, fill in the blank, and
multiple answer questions. The plain text, rich-text, or MS Word file must be
organized in a “Standard Format” before it can be imported into Respondus.
Multiple Choice Questions
Required elements to be included as the Standard Format for multiple choice
questions:
1. Each question must begin with a question number, followed by either a
period “.” or a parentheses “)”.
2. The question wording must follow the question number with one space
between.
3. Each answer must begin with a letter (A-T) followed by a period “.” or a
parentheses “)”.
4. Correct answer is indicated by placing an asterisk (*) directly in front of the
answer choice. (Do not put a space between the asterisk and the answer
choice.)
Example: 3. Who determined the exact speed of light?
a. Albert Einstein
*b. Albert Michelson
c. Thomas Edison
d. Guglielmo Marconi
True or False Questions
Required elements to be included as the Standard Format for true or false
questions:
1. The process of creating “true or false” questions is similar to that used for
creating multiple choice questions (see above).
2. It’s important to note that the “True” answer choice must be listed prior to
the “False” answer choice in order for Respondus to recognize it as a true or
false question type.
Example: 3. Albert Michelson determined the exact speed of light?
*a. True b. False Multiple Answers Questions
Required elements to be included as the Standard Format for multiple answers
questions:
1. The first line of the formatting must begin with “Type: MA”.
2. The rest of the process is similar to that used for creating multiple choice
questions (see above).
Example: Type: MA
3. Which of the following individuals are credited with determining the exact speed of light?
a. Albert Einstein *b. Albert Michelson c. Thomas Edison *d. Edward Williams Morley
Essay Questions
Required elements to be included as the Standard Format for essay questions:
1. The first line of formatting must begin with “Type: E”.
2. It is followed by the question number and the question wording.
Example: Type: E
4. How is the Michelson-Morely experiment related to Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity?
Matching Questions
Required elements to be included as the Standard Format for matching questions:
1. The first link of formatting must begin with “Type: MT”.
2. It is followed by the question number and the question wording.
3. Each answer (which consists of both parts of a correct match) must begin
with a letter (a-t) followed by a period “.” or a parentheses “)”.
4. The two parts of the match must be separated with an “=” symbol.
Example: Type: MT
4. Match the correct name to the discovery or theory.
a. Michelson-Morely = Speed of light
b. Einstein = Theory of Relativity
c. Marconi = radio waves
Importing Tests into Blackboard Learn
Choose the Import Questions option.
Choose the Type of File you are uploading: Word, Text File, etc. Then Browse
the file name and select your document.
Create a new document Name and then Preview the file to confirm the questions are correct are there are no “Warnings”, indicating missing components, to be found. Select Finish when you are done previewing and making changes.
Note: This will be the name given to the test/quiz in Blackboard Learn.
The File Saved screen should display. Click OK.
The Edit tab should then populate with your test and questions. You can modify your test point values, add/remove, and reorder questions from this tab by choosing any of the options from the drop down option on the screen.
Go to the Settings tab and Availability and Other Settings, to set the test parameters including: time limits, grading options, attempt numbers, due date, and question presentation. Options chosen in Respondus will transfer directly into Blackboard.
Then choose the Preview & Publish tab to preview your file and verify it is up to your standards. To Preview, select the Preview the File option.
Choose Publish to Blackboard and select the Publish Wizard.
Decide the Type of Publish for your test and press Next.
Set your options for the test, and click Next when finished.
Designate a Content Area for the test to be placed and choose Next.
Select Finish when test has been uploaded successfully. You should now see your Respondus Test in Blackboard in the designated folder you assigned it.
