DEET Blackboard Test Generator

Welcome to CTC’s Blackboard Test Generator, developed by the Distance Education and Educational Technology Department. For assistance with this test generator, please contact de.systems@ctcd.edu.

  • This test generator will auto-detect 6 question types (Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, Matching, Ordering, True/False, and Essay) if formatted following the rules below.
  • 3 other types of questions may also be used (Fill in the Blank, Short Answer, and Numeric Response) by putting the correct code before the question (see rules below).
  • See Question Examples for examples of how to use every question type.
  • Special characters will be automatically converted without any input from the user.
  • It is best to format the questions using Notepad not Word. Word will add formatting that may cause the test generator to not work.

    • Rules:   Follow these rules to use the test generator correctly.
    Styling Codes:   Styling codes are used to add bold, italic, underline, subscript, superscript, or center align.
    Formatting Codes:   Formatting codes are used to create a return line "Enter Key" or a tab space.
    Question Examples:   Example questions with notes on how to use the test generator.
    Sample Test:   Example test showing how the test generator works.
    Load File:   How to use a load file to add questions to Blackboard.


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