Bb Learn Tests -- Reusing Questions

If you want to create a new test and use questions from Bb Learn Tests -- Question Pools, or re-use select questions from one or more other tests (in the same Bb Learn course shell)...

Follow the instructions on the Bb Learn Tests -- Creating, BUT with 1 change.

In step #7, don't click "Create a Question." Click "Reuse Questions" and then click "Find Questions." Follow the onscreen instructions.

Find Questions option on Test Canvas or Edit the Test page for a Bb Learn test.png 


(OPTIONAL) On the "Test Options" webpage in step 13, check the "Randomize Questions" box in the "TEST PRESENTATION" area.

  • This randomizes the order of questions, but the same questions will appear for all test takers.

 "Test Options" webpage example

Test Options page for a Bb Learn test.png

 "Randomize Questions" checkbox

Randomize Questions on Test Options page for a Bb Learn test.png

If you want to use an existing test, and add questions from Bb Learn Tests -- Question Pools, or add select questions from one or more other tests (in the same Bb Learn course shell):

Follow the instructions on the Bb Learn Tests -- Editing in  "Adding Questions to a Test," BUT with 1 change.

In step #7, don't click "Create a Question." Click "Reuse Questions" and then click "Find Questions." Follow the onscreen instructions.

Find Questions option on Test Canvas or Edit the Test page for a Bb Learn test.png


(OPTIONAL) On the "Test Options" webpage in step 13, check the "Randomize Questions" box in the "TEST PRESENTATION" area.

  • This randomizes the order of questions, but the same questions will appear for all test takers.

 "Test Options" webpage example

Test Options page for a Bb Learn test.png

 "Randomize Questions" checkbox

Randomize Questions on Test Options page for a Bb Learn test.png

For more information on re-using and randomizing test questions, see link below: