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Question-generator templates

Build a Question Generator in Minutes

Create parametrized generators that output consistent, import-friendly question banks. Choose a preset (Quiz, Interview, SEO FAQ, Diagnostic), set difficulty and metadata once, then generate multiple themed banks and export as CSV or JSON for LMS and CMS workflows.

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Concept

How a question-generator template works

A question-generator template captures the rules you want every generated bank to follow: topic placeholders, question types, difficulty distribution, required metadata fields, and export format. Run the template to produce a structured file (CSV/JSON) or multiple banks in batch. Use the same template to regenerate refreshed banks, iterate on wording, or produce alternate difficulty variants.

  • Template inputs: topic/role/course, target level, number of items per type, and tags
  • Output schema enforced: id, type, stem, options, correct_option, rationale, difficulty, tags, import_hint
  • Export: one-click CSV, JSON array, or archive with separate files per topic

Presets

Preset modes for common use cases

Start from a preset tailored to a common workflow and customize fields and metadata as needed.

Quiz (multiple-choice)

Configures item counts, four-option distractors, plausibility constraints, and difficulty scoring. Output includes rationale and CSV columns ready for LMS or spreadsheet import.

  • Fields: id, stem, optionA–D, correct_option, difficulty_score, rationale, tags
  • Bias control: avoid negation in stems, restrict idioms

Interview

Produces mixed technical, behavioral, and situational questions with suggested probing follow-ups and time-per-question guidance.

  • Fields: question, type, skill, followups, suggested_time
  • Export as JSON lines for ATS or recruiter tooling

SEO FAQ

Generates FAQ items with concise answers and schema.org JSON-LD fragments to speed publishing in CMS.

  • Fields: id, title, answer, keywords, json_ld
  • Editorial note: readability level and keyword targets included

Diagnostic Assessment

Maps items to learning objectives and recommended remediation resources; mixes short answers and multiple-choice.

  • Fields: objective_id, item_type, stem, answer_key, remediation_template
  • Use for baseline testing and tailored remediation

Classroom Worksheet

Printable and structured outputs with teacher notes and answer keys.

  • Mix of short answer, matching, and extended response
  • Includes scoring rubric and teacher guidance

Bulk Bank Builder

Accept a CSV of topics and generate separate banks per row, plus a manifest describing formats for import.

  • Batch export packaged as archive with per-topic files
  • Manifest includes mapping for LMS and spreadsheet imports

Prompt examples

Prompt clusters — ready-to-use template prompts

Each sample prompt below defines the template behavior and the expected output schema. Use them as starting points or paste them into a generator UI.

  • SEO FAQ generator — sample prompt: "Create a question-generator template for SEO FAQs about {product_name}. Requirements: produce 8–12 Q&A pairs per run; each item must include question, concise answer (40–80 words), schema.org FAQPage JSON-LD fragment, and 3 target keywords. Output format: JSON array with fields {id,title,answer,keywords,json_ld}. Include a short editorial note confirming readability level (grade 8)."
  • Multiple-choice quiz generator — sample prompt: "Produce a question-generator that yields N multiple-choice items on {topic} at {level} (beginner/intermediate/advanced). Each item: id, stem, four options (A–D), correct_option, difficulty_score (1–5), rationale (1–2 sentences). Ensure distractors are plausible and avoid negation in stems. Output as CSV-compatible JSON."
  • Interview question generator — sample prompt: "Create a parametrized interview-question generator for role {role_name}. For a single run, return 10 questions: 4 technical, 4 behavioral, 2 situational. Tag each with skill and suggested probing follow-ups. Output as JSON lines with fields {question,type,skill,followups} and include guidance for time per question."
  • Training diagnostic generator — sample prompt: "Build a diagnostic-question generator to assess baseline knowledge for course {course_title}. Generate 12 short-answer and 8 multiple-choice items mapped to learning objectives. For each item include objective_id, recommended remediation resource link template, and a difficulty tag."
  • Accessibility & bias-checker prompts — sample prompt: "Create a question-generator that applies accessibility and bias checks: ensure language is plain English, avoid cultural references, and flag any items that require sensitive knowledge. Output flagged items with suggested neutral rewrites."

Integrations

Export formats & mapping guidance

Export structured outputs that map to LMS, survey, and CMS import workflows. Use the field-mapping examples below to import generated banks with minimal editing.

  • CSV for spreadsheets and form builders: columns example — id,type,stem,optionA,optionB,optionC,optionD,correct_option,difficulty,rationale,tags
  • JSON for programmatic imports: top-level array of objects matching your chosen schema (include import_hint to map fields to destination systems)
  • FAQ JSON-LD: include a json_ld fragment per FAQ item for direct insertion into CMS templates
  • LMS import notes: Canvas and Moodle accept CSVs with specific column ordering — map 'stem' to question text, options to choice columns, and 'correct_option' to the answer key column; for QTI exports use a conversion step from the generated JSON

Quality control

Best practices: quality, bias reduction, and review

Generated items should be reviewed and edited once per bank. Use a short, consistent review workflow to scale safely.

  • Run an accessibility and bias check pass in the template to flag sensitive items and suggest neutral rewrites
  • Sample and review a small subset before batch export — check distractor plausibility and clarity of stems
  • Add metadata fields for content owners and versioning to track edits across exports
  • When converting product docs to SEO FAQs, extract likely user questions first (search logs, support tickets), then generate concise answers and verify against documentation

Scale

Batch creation & versioning workflow

Create a single template, then feed a CSV of topics or roles to produce multiple banks. Keep a manifest and simple versioning to trace changes and reruns.

  • Template versioning: tag each template with name, version, change notes, and date
  • Batch flow: upload CSV of topics -> generate per-row banks -> run bias/accessibility check -> export archive with manifest
  • Include a mapping file that lists file format, intended destination (e.g., Canvas import), and any post-processing steps

FAQ

How do I convert a generated question bank into LMS import formats (CSV/IMS/QTI)?

Start by selecting CSV or JSON export from the generator. For Canvas and Moodle, map generator fields to the LMS columns: question text -> stem, options -> choice columns, correct_option -> answer key column. If you need IMS/QTI, export JSON and use a conversion tool or script that maps your JSON schema to QTI XML; maintain a manifest documenting field mappings to reduce manual edits.

Can I control difficulty, Bloom's taxonomy level, and question type distribution?

Yes. Templates include controls for difficulty distribution and can tag items with Bloom's taxonomy levels or custom competency IDs. Configure how many items per type (e.g., 10 multiple-choice, 5 short-answer) and require the generator to attach a difficulty_score or taxonomy tag to each item for downstream filtering.

What output formats are supported and how do I map fields to common platforms?

Typical outputs are CSV and JSON arrays; FAQ templates also produce JSON-LD fragments. Use CSV column examples (id,type,stem,optionA–D,correct_option,difficulty,rationale,tags) for spreadsheets and form tools. For CMS and SEO publishing, include json_ld and keywords fields. The generator includes an import_hint field you can map to platform-specific columns during ingestion.

How do I avoid bias and ensure inclusive wording in generated questions?

Use built-in bias and accessibility checks in the template: flag cultural references, idioms, or sensitive topics; enforce plain-language constraints; and require alternative wording suggestions. Also set a review step where human editors verify flagged items and apply neutral rewrites before publication.

What are best practices for turning product docs into SEO FAQ question templates?

Extract common user questions from support logs and documentation headings first. Create an SEO FAQ template that limits answers to 40–80 words, includes 2–3 target keywords per item, and emits a JSON-LD fragment for each FAQ. Have an editor verify factual accuracy and readability before publishing to the CMS.

How do I batch-create and version multiple question banks from a single template?

Provide a CSV of topics or roles as input to the batch builder; the generator returns per-topic files plus a manifest. Tag the template with a version and change notes; store the manifest with references to template_version and input_row to trace generation back to the seed.

Can generated questions include answer rationales and scoring rubrics?

Yes. Templates can require rationales (1–2 sentences) for correct answers and include a scoring rubric field per item or per output file. Exported CSV/JSON will contain rationale and rubric fields to support grader workflows and remediation planning.

How should I review and edit generated questions efficiently before publishing?

Sample a representative subset (e.g., 5–10 items) from each generated bank and run bias/accessibility checks. Use spreadsheet filters on tags and difficulty to assign items to reviewers. Keep edits small and track them in a versioned manifest so you can regenerate later and reapply approved edits.

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