2009-05-14

Top 6 Quiz Makers - Choose The Right One For You

There are tons of quiz makers on the market, search it on Google, you will find more. Most of them are online quiz makers, now I choose some popular desktop quiz makers, and list some useful data for each quiz makers. Hope this information could give you some direction to when choose the right quiz maker to create Flash quiz....

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Wondershare QuizCreator

Wondershare QuizCreator is a robust solution designed for teachers, testers, researchers and evaluators to create flash-baesd quizzes, online surveys and web assessments. This is one of the easy yet effective ways to access knowledge and get valuable opinions.



Price: $129.95
Question Type: 9 question types. Multiple choice, Multiple response, True/False, Fill-in-the-blank, Matching, Sequence, Word Bank, Hot spot, and Short Essay.
Hot features:
Integrate images, Flash and audio into the quiz.
Randomize questions and set Time Limit.
Track quiz results free with online quiz results tracking system.
7 major math and science symbols supported.
Publish for Flash, Word, Excel, QMS, CD and SCORM packages.
Recommended index: 5 Stars

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Question Writer

Question Writer is a quiz authoring tool for Microsoft Windows. It is used for authoring questions and compiling them into quizzes in the Flash file format.
Price: Std: $195, Pro: $395.
Question Type: 8 question types. Multiple Choice, Multiple Response, Matching, Sequencing, Fill in the Blank, Essay, True/False, and Partial Credit.
Hot features:
Multiple languages supported.
20 quiz themes.
Randomize questions and set time limit.
Integrate images, Flash and audio into the quiz.
Publish for Flash and SCORM packages.
Recommend index: 4 Stars

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Articulate QuizMaker

Articulate Quizmaker gives you unprecedented power and freedom in a new streamlined interface. Whether you're a new or seasoned quiz creator, you'll easily create professional, custom Flash quizzes and surveys.
Price: $699.95
Question Type: 8. Multiple choice, Multiple response, True/False, Fill-in-the-blank, Matching, Sequence, Hot spot, and Word Bank.
Hot features:
PowerPoint-like interface.
Integrate images, Flash and audio into the quiz.
Randomize questions and set Time Limit.
Hassle-free question pooling.
Professional, customizable themes.
Publish for Flash, Word, Articulate Online, CD and SCORM packages.
Recommend index: 5 Stars

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Tanida Quiz Builder

Quiz Builder provides an easy-to-use interface to design the quiz and does not require any Flash or programming knowledge. You can customize several aspects of the quiz appearance, add images to decorate the questions and preview the quiz at any time.
Price: $99
Question Type: 8 question types. Multiple choice, Multiple response, True/False, Fill-in-the-blank, Matching, Sequence, Word Bank, and Hot spot.
Hot features:
Randomize questions and set time limit.
Publish for Flash, Word, and CD.
Recommend index: 3 Stars

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Adobe Captivate

Adobe Captivate is an electronic learning tool which can be used to author software demonstrations, software simulations, and randomized quizzes in .swf format. It contains advanced quizzing functionality that makes it easy to create your own robust quizzes and assessments.
Price: $799
Question Type: 6. Multiple choices, Short answer, Fill-in-the-blank, True/False, Matching, Hot spot, sequence
Hot features:
Capture and record screen activity and effortlessly synchronize audio and video.
Develop and deploy engaging computer simulations and skill assessments.
Rapidly develop soft-skills training with complex branching scenarios.
Create informal learning content such as podcasts and screencasts.
Recommend index: 5 Stars

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ViewletQuiz

ViewletQuiz enables the most sophisticated, fun and interactive quiz or survey you could possibly imagine. With ViewletQuiz, you can truly create your own “style”. You have full control of the timing of objects and can have them appear and disappear as you like.
Price: $299
Question Type: Multiple choice, Multiple response, True/False, Fill-in-the-blank, Matching, Sequence, Hot spot, short answer, and Lickert.
Hot features:
Create Flash-based quiz and survey.
Randomize questions and set time limit.
Integrate images, Flash, and audio into the quiz.
Publish for Flash and SCORM packages.
Recommend index: 5 Stars

Frankly, I really like Articulate QuizMaker, the second is Wondershare QuizCreator. Adobe Captivate is definitely a good screen recorder, if you don't want the screen capture function, there is no need to choose this tool. However, for the point of price, I will choose QuizCreator, what is your choice? Take a look at these test makers and try these. Choose the right test maker for you.

12 comments:

  1. hi. loved reading such a coherent and relevant blog post. will be back for more updates.

    online quizzes

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  4. A comprehensive list. Well categorized in terms of price and features. However, one of the major concerns before creating a quiz,
    for teachers and instructors, is finding the right quiz questions. ProProfs Quiz Maker solves this challenge by providing users access to a library of over 3 million free quiz templates.

    Create quizzes for free: ProProfs Quiz Maker

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  5. My only problem with these programs is the fact that they don't have a 'cloze' question option. I teach English in South Korea and dictation is a very useful tool. Although it isn't the prettiest program, you should include 'Hot Potatoes 6' on your list. It is 100% free and works great.

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  6. Thank you for such a nice article!

    Don't forget my fav, www.qfeast.com which is simply gorgeous if you want to create great quizzes!

    It's easy, free, you can create cored quizzes and personality quizzes and also stories, questions, stories, groups.

    "Ask ..." like pages are not allowed. Please use your wall to talk with other users.

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  7. Great article and really comprehensive, I've been using FlexiQuiz Online Test and Quiz Maker. It has lots of features and being online I can access it from anywhere. There is also a free option so I can create private quizzes for my class without having to pay.

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  8. Check this out too... it offers most of the features mentioned above....

    http://ayushmaanbhav.github.io/customquiz/

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  9. Why pay a fortune when you can get an online version for free?

    https://revisionquizmaker.com

    It lets you build, play and share an unlimited number of quizzes and questions for free. Questions can be multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching question etc. You can also include images and a time limited for questions and review scores achieved by players. It also has Apple, Android and Windows Apps.

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  10. Why pay a fortune when you can get an online version for free?

    https://revisionquizmaker.com

    It lets you build, play and share an unlimited number of quizzes and questions for free. Questions can be multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching question etc. You can also include images and a time limited for questions and review scores achieved by players. It also has Apple, Android and Windows Apps.

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  11. Well guys let me tell you something. As simple as my next quiz wants to be it is impossible to make it with todays advanced quiz making software!

    Make this:

    Question:

    Which roads are meeting in intersection X ?

    Answers:

    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E
    6. F

    --------------------------------------------------------
    Now ... the kid should write in one line ... or more the answers ...
    But it cant!
    Because only 1 answer is correct if it is to go the possibilities of the quizzes today.
    And only in a certain order if i write all roads in one line.
    So ... to cover all possible answer i should write 720 combinations of 6 roads meeting in that effing intersection.
    Not to take into consideration partial answers ... like ABDC ... only 4 out of 6.
    Because whatever the kids are writing ... Road A or AB or ACB or any ** is correct.
    So ... If they answer in any order i have to make 720 combinations
    + if they only pick 5 out of 6 in any order another 720
    + if they only pick 4 out of 6 randomly 360
    +3 out of 6 random 120
    +2 out of 6 random 30
    +1 out of 6 random 6
    ---------------------------grand total

    1856 permutations ... for a stupid question.

    Is there any software that takes into consideration what im asking here ?
    Or this is for the future generations to be solved ,,,, ?

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