{"id":811,"date":"2026-01-02T20:16:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T20:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpdemo.codoplex.com\/wpexams\/?p=811"},"modified":"2026-01-02T20:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T20:18:07","slug":"creating-your-first-question-bank-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpdemo.codoplex.com\/wpexams\/2026\/01\/02\/creating-your-first-question-bank-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating Your First Question Bank &#8211; Complete Guide to Question Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your question bank is the foundation of your entire exam system. In this comprehensive guide, you&#8217;ll learn how to create professional, well-structured multiple-choice questions that form the backbone of effective assessments. We&#8217;ll cover everything from basic question creation to advanced organization strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You&#8217;ll Learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to create multiple-choice questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best practices for writing effective questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing answer options (2-4 choices and even more)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using categories for organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing helpful explanations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bulk question management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality control tips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Questions in WPExams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every WPExams question consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Question Title:<\/strong> The main question text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Answer Options:<\/strong> 2-4 multiple choice answers by default and can be added more if needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> The designated correct option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Detailed feedback shown after submission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Categories:<\/strong> WordPress categories for organization<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question Fields Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating a question, you&#8217;ll work with these fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Question Details\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Title (Required)\n\u2502   \u2514\u2500\u2500 The main question text\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Options (Required, 2-4 options)\n\u2502   \u251c\u2500\u2500 Option 1\n\u2502   \u251c\u2500\u2500 Option 2\n\u2502   \u251c\u2500\u2500 Option 3\n\u2502   \u2514\u2500\u2500 Option 4\n\u2502   \u2514\u2500\u2500 more options can also be added if needed ..\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Correct Answer (Required)\n\u2502   \u2514\u2500\u2500 Select from available options\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Description\/Explanation (Required)\n\u2502   \u2514\u2500\u2500 Feedback text\n\u2514\u2500\u2500 Categories (Optional but recommended)\n    \u2514\u2500\u2500 WordPress categories<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Creating Your First Question<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessing the Question Creator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Navigate to Questions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <code>WPExams \u2192 Questions<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or click <code>Add Question<\/code> from the Dashboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Click &#8220;Add New&#8221;:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&#8217;ll see the WordPress post editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Question-specific fields appear in the &#8220;Question Details&#8221; metabox<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writing the Question Title<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The question title is what users see as the main question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guidelines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be clear and specific<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid ambiguous wording<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep it concise but complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use proper grammar and punctuation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c <strong>Poor Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>What is it?<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Too vague, no context<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Good Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>What is the capital city of France?<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear, specific, unambiguous<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c <strong>Poor Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>The person who invented the light bulb was Edison or Tesla or someone else maybe?<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Confusing, unprofessional<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Good Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Who is credited with inventing the practical incandescent light bulb?<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional, clear, specific<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Adding Answer Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Default Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on your General Settings, you&#8217;ll see the default number of options (2, 3, or 4) when creating a new question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current Default:<\/strong> Check <code>WPExams \u2192 Settings \u2192 General \u2192 Default Answer Options<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For each option field:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enter Clear Answer Text:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep options roughly equal in length<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid obvious wrong answers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use parallel grammatical structure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example Question:<\/strong> <code>Question: What is the largest planet in our solar system? Option 1: Earth Option 2: Jupiter Option 3: Saturn Option 4: Mars<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding More Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need more than the default number:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Click &#8220;Add Option&#8221; button<\/strong> (bottom of options section)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new option field appears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the additional option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat as needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> You must have at least 2 options. The plugin requires a minimum of 2 choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Removing Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove an option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Click the trash icon<\/strong> next to the option field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The option is removed immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You cannot remove if only 2 options remain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The &#8220;Correct Answer&#8221; dropdown updates automatically<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> If you remove the option that was selected as correct, you must select a new correct answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Selecting the Correct Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting the Correct Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After adding all options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Locate &#8220;Correct Option&#8221; dropdown<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Below the answer options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shows &#8220;Option 1&#8221;, &#8220;Option 2&#8221;, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select the correct answer:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the dropdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the option number that is correct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verification:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The dropdown displays your selection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This determines which answer is marked correct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Question: What is 2 + 2?\nOption 1: 3\nOption 2: 4  \u2190 Correct\nOption 3: 5\nOption 4: 6\n\nCorrect Option: Option 2<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Writing Effective Explanations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose of Explanations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explanations serve multiple purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reinforce correct understanding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarify common misconceptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide additional context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance learning value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce user frustration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Quality Explanations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Required Field:<\/strong> You must provide an explanation before publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Practices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Explain Why It&#8217;s Correct:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Question: What is the capital of Japan?\nCorrect Answer: Tokyo\n\nExplanation:\nTokyo has been the capital of Japan since 1868 when the Imperial court \nmoved there from Kyoto. It is Japan's largest city and the center of \ngovernment, serving as the official capital where the Emperor resides \nand the National Diet convenes.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address Common Misconceptions:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Question: Is HTML a programming language?\nCorrect Answer: No, it's a markup language\n\nExplanation:\nHTML (HyperText Markup Language) is a markup language, not a programming \nlanguage. Unlike programming languages, HTML doesn't have logic, loops, \nor conditions. It describes the structure and presentation of web content. \nJavaScript and Python are examples of programming languages that can add \ninteractivity to HTML pages.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Provide Additional Context:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Question: What year did World War II end?\nCorrect Answer: 1945\n\nExplanation:\nWorld War II officially ended in 1945. Germany surrendered on May 8, 1945 \n(V-E Day), and Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, following the atomic \nbombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The formal surrender ceremony took \nplace on September 2, 1945, aboard the USS Missouri.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation Length Guidelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum:<\/strong> 2-3 sentences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommended:<\/strong> 3-5 sentences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum:<\/strong> 1 short paragraph (avoid essays)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> Use plain text, proper grammar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Organizing with Categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Use Categories?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Categories help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organize questions by topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable filtered exam creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow users to practice specific areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplify question management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create targeted assessments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method 1: Before Creating Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <code>Posts \u2192 Categories<\/code> (WordPress default)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your categories:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name: &#8220;Basic Mathematics&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slug: auto-generated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Description: (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Add New Category&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method 2: While Creating Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the question editor, find the &#8220;Categories&#8221; box (right sidebar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;+ Add New Category&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the category name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Add New Category&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Category Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educational Exam Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Categories:\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Chapter 1: Introduction\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Chapter 2: Basic Concepts\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Chapter 3: Intermediate Topics\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Chapter 4: Advanced Applications\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Practice Questions\n\u2514\u2500\u2500 Bonus Material<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certification Exam Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Categories:\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Domain 1: Core Principles\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Domain 2: Technical Skills\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Domain 3: Best Practices\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Domain 4: Troubleshooting\n\u2514\u2500\u2500 Mixed Review<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Training Program Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Categories:\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Safety Procedures\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Equipment Operation\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Quality Control\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Emergency Protocols\n\u2514\u2500\u2500 Compliance Requirements<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assigning Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For each question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Locate Categories box<\/strong> (right sidebar, below Publish)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check relevant categories:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One or multiple categories allowed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least one recommended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No limit on number of categories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create new if needed:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click &#8220;+ Add New Category&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter name and click add<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Question: What is photosynthesis?\nCategories: \u2611 Biology Basics\n           \u2611 Plant Science\n           \u2611 Chapter 3: Cellular Processes<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Publishing Your Question<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Publish Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before clicking Publish, verify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Question Title:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[ ] Clear and specific<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Grammatically correct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] No spelling errors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Answer Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[ ] At least 2 options filled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] All options are distinct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Options are parallel in structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] No obviously wrong answers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[ ] Selected in dropdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Actually correct (verify!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Not changed by accident<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[ ] Filled in (required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Explains why answer is correct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] 2-3 sentences minimum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Clear and helpful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Categories:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[ ] At least one selected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Appropriate for content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Matches organization plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Publishing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Save Draft First (Recommended):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click &#8220;Save Draft&#8221; button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review your question one more time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make any necessary edits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Publish:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the blue &#8220;Publish&#8221; button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirmation message appears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Question is now available for exams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verification:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <code>WPExams \u2192 Questions<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your question appears in the list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Status shows &#8220;Published&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Managing Your Question Bank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Viewing All Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Navigate to Question List:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <code>WPExams \u2192 Questions<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See all published questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>List View Columns:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Title:<\/strong> Question text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Categories:<\/strong> Assigned categories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Publication date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Available Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Edit:<\/strong> Modify question details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quick Edit:<\/strong> Fast editing of title and categories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trash:<\/strong> Delete question<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>View:<\/strong> Preview question (admin only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Editing Existing Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To Edit a Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hover over question title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Edit&#8221; link<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make your changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Update&#8221; button<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You Can Edit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Question title\/text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any answer option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct answer selection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explanation text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Categories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Editing affects ALL exams using this question<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Past exam results remain unchanged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider duplicating instead of editing if question is in use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duplicating Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To create similar questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the question to duplicate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save as Draft:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change status to &#8220;Draft&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modify the question text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change necessary options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update explanation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Publish as new question<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This is useful for creating question variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filtering Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Category:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click &#8220;All Categories&#8221; dropdown above question list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a specific category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List filters to show only that category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Filter&#8221; button<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Search:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use search box (top right)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter keywords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press Enter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results show matching questions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click &#8220;All Dates&#8221; dropdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select month\/year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Filter&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Practices for Question Writing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writing Effective Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Be Specific and Clear:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c Poor: &#8220;What is good for health?&#8221; \u2705 Good: &#8220;Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Avoid Negative Phrasing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c Poor: &#8220;Which of the following is NOT true?&#8221; \u2705 Good: &#8220;Which statement accurately describes photosynthesis?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you must use negatives, make them BOLD or CAPITALIZED: \u2705 Acceptable: &#8220;Which of the following is NOT a primary color?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Use Appropriate Difficulty:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Match difficulty to your audience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginner:<\/strong> Focus on recall and recognition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intermediate:<\/strong> Require application and analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced:<\/strong> Test synthesis and evaluation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Avoid &#8220;All of the Above&#8221; or &#8220;None of the Above&#8221;:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These reduce the educational value: \u274c Poor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Option 3: All of the above\nOption 4: None of the above<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, write specific options that test knowledge: \u2705 Good:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Option 3: Both aerobic and anaerobic respiration\nOption 4: Fermentation only<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Plausible Distractors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distractors<\/strong> = Incorrect answer options<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good Distractors Should:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be plausible to someone who doesn&#8217;t know the answer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test common misconceptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be parallel in structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid being obviously wrong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example of Good Distractors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Question: What is the primary function of red blood cells?\n\nOption 1: Transporting oxygen (Correct)\nOption 2: Fighting infections (Plausible - white blood cells do this)\nOption 3: Clotting blood (Plausible - platelets do this)\nOption 4: Producing antibodies (Plausible - immune system function)<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>All distractors are related to blood function, making them believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example of Poor Distractors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Question: What is the capital of France?\n\nOption 1: Paris (Correct)\nOption 2: Pizza (Obviously wrong)\nOption 3: Blue (Makes no sense)\nOption 4: 42 (Random number)<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>These distractors are obviously incorrect and don&#8217;t test knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question Types and Formats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Knowledge\/Recall Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Test basic factual knowledge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Question: What does CPU stand for?\nOptions:\n- Central Processing Unit (Correct)\n- Computer Personal Unit\n- Central Program Utility\n- Common Processing Unit<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Comprehension Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Test understanding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Question: Why do plants need sunlight?\nOptions:\n- For photosynthesis to produce glucose (Correct)\n- To stay warm at night\n- To attract insects\n- To prevent wilting<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Application Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Test ability to apply knowledge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Question: If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, how far will it travel in 2.5 hours at the same speed?\nOptions:\n- 120 miles\n- 150 miles (Correct)\n- 180 miles\n- 125 miles<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Analysis Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Test ability to analyze:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Question: Which factor would MOST affect the rate of photosynthesis in plants?\nOptions:\n- The color of the pot\n- The amount of available light (Correct)\n- The height of the plant\n- The age of the soil<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bulk Question Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, WPExams doesn&#8217;t have built-in import, but you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duplicate and Modify:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create template questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicate via WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modify each copy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use WordPress Import Tools:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Export questions as XML<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modify in bulk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-import<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organizing Large Question Banks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For 100+ Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use Descriptive Titles:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Bad: Question 1, Question 2\nGood: \n- \"Math-Algebra: Solving Linear Equations\"\n- \"Science-Biology: Cell Structure and Function\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create Detailed Category Structure:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Categories:\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Mathematics\n\u2502   \u251c\u2500\u2500 Algebra\n\u2502   \u251c\u2500\u2500 Geometry\n\u2502   \u2514\u2500\u2500 Calculus\n\u251c\u2500\u2500 Science\n\u2502   \u251c\u2500\u2500 Biology\n\u2502   \u251c\u2500\u2500 Chemistry\n\u2502   \u2514\u2500\u2500 Physics\n\u2514\u2500\u2500 Language Arts\n    \u251c\u2500\u2500 Grammar\n    \u251c\u2500\u2500 Literature\n    \u2514\u2500\u2500 Writing<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use Consistent Naming:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prefix with subject<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include difficulty level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add topic identifiers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: <code>[Math-Easy] Basic Addition with Two Digits<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality Control and Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviewing Your Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before Publishing Many Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Peer Review:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have colleague review for clarity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check accuracy of correct answers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify explanations are helpful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test Questions Yourself:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a test exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take it from student perspective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note any confusing wording<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accuracy Check:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verify facts in explanations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm correct answer is truly correct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for typos and grammar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Quality Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Issue: Ambiguous Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>\u274c \"What is the best programming language?\"\n\u2705 \"Which programming language is primarily used for iOS app development?\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Issue: Trick Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>\u274c \"What is the capitol of France?\" (Misspelled to trick)\n\u2705 \"What is the capital of France?\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Issue: Grammatical Clues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>\u274c \"A CPU is an...\"\n   - Option: \"processor\" (grammatically correct)\n   - Option: \"memory\" (grammatically incorrect)\n   \n\u2705 \"A CPU is a...\"\n   - Option: \"processor\"\n   - Option: \"memory unit\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Question Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question Reuse Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to Reuse Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multiple versions of the same exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different difficulty levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review\/practice exams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Randomized question selection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to Create New Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Different topics entirely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Varying difficulty significantly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding pattern recognition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building comprehensive coverage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Versioning Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions that need updates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep Original:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t delete old version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change status to &#8220;Draft&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add &#8221; (Old Version)&#8221; to title<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create Updated Version:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duplicate the question<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make improvements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add &#8221; (v2)&#8221; or &#8221; (Updated)&#8221; to title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish new version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update Exams:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Replace old question with new in exams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document the change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notify users if necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting Question Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem: Can&#8217;t Publish Question<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Error Message:<\/strong> &#8220;Please add question options&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill in all required option fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must have at least 2 options filled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check that Option 1 and Option 2 are not empty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Error Message:<\/strong> &#8220;The first four options cannot be empty&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you set default to 4 options in settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All 4 must be filled (or removed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill remaining options or click trash icon to remove extras<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Error Message:<\/strong> &#8220;Please select the correct option&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the &#8220;Correct Option&#8221; dropdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select which option number is correct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t leave dropdown blank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Error Message:<\/strong> &#8220;Please add a description\/explanation&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll to Description\/Explanation field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must contain at least some text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add 2-3 sentences minimum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem: Question Not Appearing in Exam Search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Possible Causes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Not Published:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check question status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be &#8220;Published&#8221;, not &#8220;Draft&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Category Mismatch:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verify question categories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check exam category filter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure overlap exists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Question Limit:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check if already selected maximum questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove one to add another<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <code>WPExams \u2192 Questions<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find your question in list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify &#8220;Status&#8221; column shows &#8220;Published&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Quick Edit&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify categories are checked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Update&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question Bank Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tracking Your Progress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the main Dashboard (<code>WPExams \u2192 Dashboard<\/code>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Questions Card:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shows count of all published questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click to view question list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated in real-time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To View Detailed Statistics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <code>WPExams \u2192 Questions<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top of page shows: &#8220;X items&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use filters to see:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Questions per category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions by date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recently modified<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Question Sets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topic-Based Sets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example: Creating a &#8220;Chapter 1&#8221; Question Set<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create Category:<\/strong> &#8220;Chapter 1: Introduction&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create 10-15 Questions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All assigned to &#8220;Chapter 1: Introduction&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover all chapter objectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix difficulty levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use in Exams:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Admin-defined: Select specific questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User-defined: Users can filter by &#8220;Chapter 1&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Difficulty-Based Sets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create Three Categories:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Difficulty: Easy&#8221; (60% of questions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Difficulty: Medium&#8221; (30% of questions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Difficulty: Hard&#8221; (10% of questions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assign ALL Questions<\/strong> to one difficulty category plus their topic category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Question: \"What is 2 + 2?\"\nCategories:\n- Mathematics\n- Difficulty: Easy\n\nQuestion: \"Solve: 3x + 7 = 22\"\nCategories:\n- Mathematics\n- Algebra\n- Difficulty: Medium<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exporting Questions for Backup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manual Backup Method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use WordPress Export:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <code>Tools \u2192 Export<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Questions&#8221; (wpexams_question)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download XML file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store securely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import If Needed:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <code>Tools \u2192 Import<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install WordPress Importer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload XML file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions restored<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have a solid question bank:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create Admin-Defined Exams<\/strong> (Blog Post 3)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select specific questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build structured exams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure exam settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enable 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