Import questions
Use the Import question feature to convert existing files into ready-to-use interactive questions. This eliminates the need to rebuild questions by hand.
- The conversion can detect questions automatically from supported files, preserving images and diagrams in the process.
- Once imported, questions are saved in Quiz Collection and readily accessible during class.
Before you start
Before proceeding, verify the following requirements are met:
- A ViewSonic account is signed in.
- The file to upload is available on the local computer
Supported files
The following file types and sources are supported for import.
File sources
This feature currently supports importing files from the following sources:
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Google Drive
Connect a Google account, then browse and select files directly.
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OneDrive
Connect a Microsoft account, then browse and select files directly.
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Local
Upload a file from a local computer.
Supported file types
The following file types can be imported.
| File type | Extension |
|---|---|
| Image |
.jpg, .png
|
.pdf |
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| Word Document | .docx |
Note the following behavior:
- Maximum file size is 10 MB.
- Only one file is allowed per import.
- Only multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions are supported.
- For multiple-choice and true/false questions, make sure that all answer options are visible/included in the upload.
Import questions
Follow the steps below to import questions.
- In Hub, click Quiz collection from the left sidebar.
- Click Import Questions.
- Select a source:
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
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Local
- Browse and select the file to import.
- Hub scans the file and detects questions automatically. Images, diagrams, and picture-based answer choices are preserved during this process.
- Review the detected questions and select which ones to keep.
- The imported questions are saved to Quiz Collection.
Review imported questions
Before using questions in class, review them to confirm the content was detected correctly.
- Click Edit on any question to modify question text, update answer choices, remove unnecessary options, or set the correct answer.
- Questions with images can be reviewed to ensure diagrams and visuals carried over as expected.
The import process does not perform automatic validation of answers. Correct answers for all question types must be assessed manually during class.
Use questions with myViewBoard
Imported questions are accessible directly from the myViewBoard app. Follow the steps below to dispatch questions to students during class.
- Launch the myViewBoard app.
- Sign in with a ViewSonic account.
- On the main toolbar:
- Toggle on the Quiz Tool icon.
- Select or create a class to allow students to join.
- Click Quiz Collection on the main toolbar.
- Select questions prepared in Hub.
- Click Dispatch to send the question to students.
- Begin collecting responses.