Taking a Quiz/Test in Canvas

What Is It?

Many courses will require students to take online quizzes or tests.

Who Can Use It?

Montana Tech students

Where Can I Access It?

Click into the quiz on Canvas.

Quiz Interface Overview

Thumbnail image of Canvas quiz interface
Canvas quiz interface

Once you enter the quiz, you will see a display similar to the following:

Quiz Navigation Features

Screenshot of the quiz question and navigation layout
Quiz question and navigation layout

1. The info block displays the question number and point value. It also serves as a navigation block, showing all questions in the quiz. Clicking a question box will take you directly to that question.

2. The question block displays the question and answer options.

3. A timer, if available, shows the remaining time for completing the quiz.

Submitting Your Quiz

Once you’ve completed the quiz and reviewed your answers, scroll to the bottom of the page and select Submit Quiz to finalize your responses.

Submit Quiz button highlighted in Canvas quiz interface
Submit Quiz button

Viewing Attempt History

Screenshot of the attempt history page showing previous attempts and scores
Attempt history page

1. Each question’s status and scores for all attempts appear here. If multiple attempts are allowed, incorrect answers will be shown, and the latest and highest scores will be displayed.

2. If additional attempts are permitted, you can select Retake Quiz to submit another attempt. Otherwise, past attempts can be viewed by selecting the attempt number.

Post-Submission Review

After you submit your quiz or exam, your score and submission status will update. Depending on your instructor’s settings, you may be able to review your answers and see the grade.