User Guide
Learn how to create pedagogically sound exam questions with AI using TentaGen
Why TentaGen?
Generate pedagogically sound exam questions in seconds instead of hours. AI handles the time-consuming work of creating varied and well-formulated questions.
AI-generated questions based on your specific course material. Review and edit all questions before export to ensure perfect alignment with your needs.
Support for multiple export formats: Wiseflow JSON (New/Legacy), QTI 2.1, QTI 2.2 Inspera, and Word (.docx). Works with most LMS platforms.
Fill basic info
Enter subject, topic, cognitive level, and number of questions
Add context (optional)
Upload documents, images, video, or URLs for questions from specific material
Generate & Export
Review questions, save to library, and export to Wiseflow JSON, QTI, or Word
Main Features
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Basic Fields
- Subject: The main subject for questions (e.g., Biology, Mathematics)
- Topic: Specific area within the subject (e.g., Cell division, Algebra)
- Cognitive Level: Choose a pedagogical framework and one or more cognitive levels. Default: NBME (medical gold standard). NBME has three subsections: (1) Cognitive Level — Recall or Application; (2) Task Competency — 10 medical domains, multi-select or 'All'; (3) Vignette Structure — 5 formats, multi-select or 'All'. Also supports Bloom's (simplified/full), SOLO, and Feisel-Schmitz. Multiple selections are distributed evenly across generated questions.
- Question types auto-filtered: When NBME or Feisel-Schmitz is selected, incompatible question types are automatically disabled (e.g. NBME focuses on SBA format — choice matrices and cloze types are hidden). An info note appears below the question type selector when filtering is active.
22 Question Types (4 tiers)
⭐ Core
📚 Extended
🔬 Specialized
🖼️ Image-based
Enable in Settings. Requires image upload — you can upload images directly in the preview or library after generation.
Generation is output-bound: the time depends almost entirely on how much text the model writes, not how much it reads. Three choices affect speed the most:
- Cognitive level: Biggest effect. Recall writes no clinical vignettes and is ~5× faster than Application, which builds a full vignette per question.
- Number of questions: Time scales roughly linearly — twice as many questions takes about twice as long.
- Framework: SOLO and full Bloom's require elaborate per-question rationales (solution paths) and are slower than NBME Recall or simplified Bloom's.
Examples (measured)
- 2 MCQ, NBME Recall: ~5 seconds
- 2 MCQ, NBME Application (vignette): ~23 seconds
For the fastest generation (e.g. a demo): choose MCQ, NBME Recall, and 1–2 questions. Per-question quality is unaffected by these choices — only how much extra text (vignette/rationale) gets written.
Supported File Formats
- Word: .docx documents
- PowerPoint: .pptx presentations
- Images: JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF — AI vision extracts all text and describes diagrams, tables, figures, and other visual content
- Video: Upload video files or paste video URLs for automatic transcription
- Web: Any URL (web pages, Wikipedia, etc.)
Context Priority
When uploading documents or URLs, choose how AI should handle context:
- Respect Subject & Topic:AI can create questions from its own knowledge about the subject AND from your uploaded material. You may get questions about things not in the material.
- Prioritize Uploaded Context:AI creates questions only from your uploaded material — nothing else.
- Hybrid:AI creates questions from your uploaded material, but uses the subject to find matching content in the material. Good for larger uploads with mixed topics.
Automatic Tags
The following tags are added automatically to all questions:
Custom Tags
- Term/Period: E.g., T3
- Semester: E.g., HT25
- Exam Type: E.g., Regular
- Course Code: E.g., BIO101
- Additional Tags: Comma-separated (e.g., Eyes, Macula, LO1)
Filter & Sort
- Filter questions by tag, type, difficulty, or date
- Sort by newest or oldest first
- Edit points and difficulty directly in library
Edit Questions
- Add or remove tags (including TentaGen tag)
- Edit question text, answer options, and correct answer
- Adjust points (1-10) and difficulty level
Each question has a review status to help you track quality assurance:
Default status for new questions. Not yet reviewed.
Question has been reviewed but awaits final approval.
Question is quality-assured and ready for use in exams.
How to use it
- Click the status badge next to a question in the library to cycle between statuses
- Select multiple questions and change status for all at once via the toolbar
- Status is saved automatically with timestamp and user information
Wiseflow JSON Formats
- New Wiseflow JSONCurrent format with labels that have ID fields. Recommended for most exam centers.
- Legacy JSONOlder format with tags array instead of labels. Used by older exam centers.
- QTI 2.1Universal LMS format that works with most learning platforms (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard).
- QTI 2.2 InsperaOptimized QTI 2.2 format specifically for Inspera exam platform with improved compatibility.
- Word (.docx)Professional Word document with questions, answer options, correct answers, and grading guides. Perfect for printing, review, or archiving.
Tip
You can choose export format both in the preview after generation and in the library. Word export includes TentaGen branding, metadata, and grading guides.
Profile Settings
- Tutor Initials: E.g., AB, JD, or id:pma. Automatically added as a tag to all your questions.
- UI Language: Choose between Swedish or English for the interface (doesn't affect question language)
Default Question Types
- Choose which question types should be pre-selected when generating questions. Saved automatically and loaded next time you log in.
- All 20 question types organized in three tiers: Core, Extended, and Specialized.
EU AI Act
TentaGen complies with the EU AI Act (2024/1689). We are classified as a preparatory AI tool under Article 6(3) — not high-risk since no questions automatically affect grades or admissions.
- Transparency notices (Article 50) — AI-generated content is clearly labeled
- Human oversight (Article 14) — all questions require teacher review
- Review status (Draft → Reviewed → Approved) ensures quality control
Read more on our EU AI Act page.
Privacy & GDPR
- GDPR-compliant data processing with clear legal basis (Article 6.1)
- Cookie consent with option to accept or decline
- Uploaded documents are deleted immediately after text extraction
- No course material is stored by the AI model — no training on your data
See our privacy policy and terms of service for complete details.
For Best Results
- •Be specific in subject and topic
- •Upload documents, videos, or URLs for more focused questions
- •Use 'Additional Context' to specify learning outcomes or special instructions
- •Always review questions before export - AI can make mistakes
- •Use tags consistently to easily find and organize your questions
- •Save all generated questions to the library for future use
- •Select the NBME framework with multiple cognitive levels (Recall + Application) for a clinically grounded mix — each question is automatically assigned the correct level badge
- •Configure default question types in Settings to save time on each generation