Do you wish there was an easier way to copy, back up, or share your quiz questions without doing all the work? The good news is that the WordPress Quiz Maker Plugin now allows you to do this with the Simply Export/Import Questions feature.

The WordPress Quiz Maker Plugin includes a powerful option to simply Export/Import questions. This option allows you to quickly manage a large amount of questions, so you don’t have to add them manually one by one. It also helps keep your question bank organized, accurate, and easy to update whenever needed.

In the Quiz Maker plugin you can work with four different file formats for importing and exporting questions. Here, we’ll concentrate specifically on the Simple XLSX file format. The name already says that this format is very easy to use.

Export/Import questions feature is important for backups, migrations, and bulk question management. The ability to Simply Export/Import Questions ensures your data is always guarded and orderly. In this tutorial, we’ll explain the advantages and show you, step by step, how to get the best results with this feature.

Why Exporting/Importing Questions Matter

As we mentioned above in the introduction section exporting/importing quiz questions has many benefits. Within this part, you’ll discover all the benefits described one by one.

Data Security & Backups: When you export your quiz questions it creates a safety net for all the hard work you’ve done. This ensures you always have the copy of your quiz questions. So, if your WordPress site stops working, a plugin update conflicts, or accidental deletion happens, you won’t lose your carefully created quiz questions. So, with the Quiz Maker plugin, you can simply Export your question set and import it whenever necessary.

Time-Saving for Educators & Quiz Creators: No one wants to retype hundreds of quiz questions one by one. The process is highly error-prone. The Simply Export/Import Questions feature eliminates this problem. It allows you to handle a large amount of questions at once. So, you can bulk-export questions into a single file, make changes, and import them back.

Ease of Use on Multiple Platforms: Think of when you launch a new website or reorganize the content structure of your materials. You may have to copy or transfer quiz questions across different WordPress sites. Now, you can manage these processes through the import and export feature. You can export the questions from one site into a simple XLSX file and, from there, easily upload them to a different site.

User Friendly Teamwork: To collaboratively review quiz materials with coworkers, you can export questions in simple XLSX file format and provide the file to them. This integrated workflow enhances the speed of quiz creation. In addition, since XLSX files can be accessed and edited in Excel and Google Sheets, even team members with minimal technical skills could aid the process.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Simply Export Questions

In this section, we will show you step by step how to export quiz questions easily from your WordPress website.

The Simple XLSX format supports exporting questions created with all Quiz Maker question types (e.g. radio, dropdown, text, true/false, etc.).

Now, let’s see the steps of exporting questions in Simple XLSX format.

• Go to the Quiz Maker plugin > Questions page to find the simply export/import feature.
• Hit on the Export button.
• Then, apply the filters (this step is necessary if you want to export only the selected questions, not all the questions).
• And, press the Simple XLSX button to complete the export.

Applying Filters When Exporting

It is not always necessary to export and import all the created questions, that’s why we have the option to apply filters when exporting the questions. If you want for example export the questions of let’s say “English Level Test”, you can choose it from the Categories List and then export them.

As you can see in the export window, you can filter by:

• Authors – export questions created by a specific user (e.g., only admin, or a particular instructor).
• Categories – export questions from selected categories, such as “English Level Test” or “Math Quiz.”
• Tags – export only the questions that contain certain tags.
• Date Range – choose a beginning and ending date to export questions created or updated within that period.

Once your apply the filters, the plugin will show you how many questions match the criteria.

This is highly useful when you:

• Want to share only a portion of your question set with a colleague.
• Need to back up questions from just one category.
• Are preparing to migrate quizzes in stages instead of all at once.

Exported Simple XLSX File Fields

The Simple XLSX file includes the following columns where you can make changes or check things:

• Question – rewrite or replace the question text.
• Question Type – switch between types if supported.
• Question Title – rename the title.
• Category and Tags – reassign for better organization.
• Question Weight – adjust scoring points.
• Hint and Explanation – modify or expand the hint or explanation.
• Message for Wrong/Right Answer – customize for better feedback.
• Correct Answer – change if necessary.
• Answer Options – add, remove, or edit answer choices.

Download the example of the Simple XLSX File to see the structure.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Simply Import Questions

After doing the above mentioned steps, you can now import the Simple XLSX file to your WordPress site.

• Go to the Quiz Maker plugin > Questions page to find the simply export/import feature.
• Click on the Import button.
• Tick the checkbox of the Simple XLSX file.
• Then, click on the Choose File button.
• Choose the file you want to Import.
• Click on the Import Now button.

So, now you can navigate to the Quiz Maker plugin > Questions page to check the imported questions.

That’s all about Export/Import questions option. Now you know all the steps to simply Export/Import your quiz questions. As you’ve seen, the process requires only a few simple steps, yet it gives you complete control over your question database.

Best Practices for Export/Import

To get the most out of the Simply Export/Import Questions feature, it’s important to follow a few best practices. These tips will help you avoid mistakes.

• Keep Regular Backups: If you want to make big chances on your WordPress website, make sure you have your questions in a Simple XLSX file format. So, if anything goes wrong, you can simply re-import the saved file and restore everything. It only takes a few minutes but could save hours of work later.
• Use Simple XLSX format for Simplicity: The Quiz Maker plugin supports multiple formats, but the Simple XSLX is the most convenient one. With Simple XLSX file format, it is also easier to quickly scan through the questions, edit them, and reorder answers.
• Look for Repetitions in Questions: Note you should avoid repetition in the quiz questions. Redundant questions can arise when additions come from more than one person. Redundant questions can confuse learners and inaccurately assess their performance. So, with the Quiz Maker plugin you can check the duplicates when you import questions. You can carefully review the fields and keep your quiz questions organized and easy to manage.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Can I bulk import many questions at once?
Yes! Download our example file format and add your questions (with answers) into it. As soon as your file is ready, import it back into the plugin. This way, you don’t need to create questions one by one.

Q: Is there a limit to how many questions I can export or import at once?
From the plugin’s standpoint, there is no specific limit, thus you can export/import any number of questions you wish.

Q: Can I export only specific categories or tags of questions?
Yes. You can use the filtering options and export questions by author, category, tags, or date range.

Q: What file formats it supports for export/import?
The Quiz Maker plugin supports four formats: XLSX, CSV, JSON, and Simple XLSX. Out of these, the Simple XLSX format is the easiest and the most used.

Summing Up

So, in this step by step guide we found out how to correctly and simply Export/Import questions from one WordPress site to another.

The WordPress Quiz Maker Plugin makes quiz question management easy, safe, and fast with the Simply Export/Import Questions feature. You can back up your question database, move quizzes to another WordPress site, or share sets of questions with colleagues in just a few clicks.

Sophisticated technical skills or knowing how to program is NOT necessary to use the Simple XLSX format. You can use common and simple applications such as Excel or Google Sheets to carry out the tasks. As a result, your quiz data is secured, organized, and error-free. Time is also managed efficiently. One of the best parts of simply Exporting and Importing questions is that it is beginner-friendly. You don’t need any technical knowledge or programming skills to use it.

Now it is your time to check this out. Start using the Simply Export/Import Questions option today to take full control of your quizzes with confidence and ease.

We hope this tutorial helped you and gave you a clear solution for managing your quiz questions more efficiently. You can find more interesting articles and helpful guides in our Beginners Guide blog.