Canvas Quizzes Overview
Whether you're using Classic Quizzes or New Quizzes, this page provides essential tips, key differences, and quick access to Canvas guides to help you build and manage assessments in Canvas effectively.
Quick Tips and Highlights
Use Classic Quizzes for Surveys
Classic Quizzes is the simplest way to have graded and ungraded surveys.
Randomize Strategically
Shuffle answers, but avoid shuffling questions if they build on each other contextually.
Secure, Not Perfect
Use time limits and access codes; for remote proctoring, use Honorlock. No setup is fully cheat-proof—set clear expectations.
Clear Expectations
Publish and set availability dates in advance so students don't miss them. Allow multiple attempts with clear feedback.
Tip: You can use both Classic and New Quizzes in the same course!
If you're a student looking for help with quizzes in Canvas, please reach out to the WSU Online Help Desk.
Classic vs. New Quizzes: At a Glance
| Feature |  Classic Quizzes |
 New Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Type | Built-in Canvas Tool | External Tool (LTI) |
| Question Banks | Course-Specific Question Banks | Shareable User-Specific Item Banks |
| Moderation Panel | Yes | Yes (via internal menu) |
| Partial Credit | Limited | Improved for some question types |
| SpeedGrader | Full Support | Full Support (Some features in progress) |
| Third-Party Tool Support | Full (e.g., Honorlock) | Varies by LTI |
| Migration Tool | Convert Classic to New | Cannot convert New to Classic |
| Quiz Statistics | Basic | More Detailed |
| Surveys | Graded and Ungraded | Not Supported |
| Question Type | Classic Quizzes |
New Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice | ✔ | ✔ |
| True/False | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fill-in-the-Blank | ✔ | ✔* |
| Fill-in-Multiple-Blanks | ✔ | — ( * merged into Fill-in-the-Blank) |
| Multiple Answer | ✔ | ✔** |
| Multiple Drop-down | ✔ | — ( ** merged into Multiple Answer) |
| Matching | ✔ | ✔ |
| Numerical Answer | ✔ | ✔ |
| Formula | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay | ✔ | ✔ |
| File Upload | ✔ | ✔ |
| Categorization | — | ✔ |
| Hot Spot | — | ✔ |
| Ordering | — | ✔ |
Online Proctoring
Proctorio is being phased out. It will remain available through the end of Fall 2025 and be removed in December. We recommend transitioning new assessments to Honorlock.
Honorlock is now available in Canvas and is the preferred remote proctoring tool at Weber State. For setup steps, student preparation, and troubleshooting, see the WSU Honorlock FAQs & How-Tos.
Tips: Don’t mix tools—disable Proctorio before using Honorlock.
Provide a practice quiz or direct students to the Honorlock Student Tour and System Check.
If a student requires testing accommodations, coordinate with Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) prior to the exam.
When setting up an Honorlock exam, clearly specify allowed resources (e.g., calculators, notes) in both the Canvas quiz instructions and in Honorlock Student Guidelines.
Need help? Contact the Testing Center or visit Honorlock Support for 24/7 live chat.
Quicklinks to Canvas Guides
Instructor Guides:
- How do I create a Classic Quiz?
- How do I create a New Quiz?
- How do I migrate a Classic Quiz to New Quizzes?
- Moderating a Classic Quiz and New Quizzes
Student Guides:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use both quiz types?
Yes! Canvas allows you to use both Classic and New Quizzes within the same course.
Should I switch to New Quizzes?
It depends on your needs. New Quizzes offer more question types and better analytics, but some third-party tools may only work with Classic.
Does Honorlock work with New Quizzes?
Yes. Honorlock supports both Classic and New Quizzes. See the Honorlock FAQs for Canvas steps and student prep.
Can I use Proctorio and Honorlock in the same course?
No. Their extensions conflict. Disable Proctorio before enabling Honorlock, and direct students to install the Honorlock extension.
Do I need to set availability dates?
Yes. Set availability and due dates to ensure students access your quiz during the right timeframe. This is also required for setting an exam up in the campus testing centers.
What happens if a student loses connection?
Canvas autosaves responses. You can moderate attempts to allow additional time or extra attempts as needed.
Need Help?
Contact our team for guidance on building quizzes or transitioning to New Quizzes.
WSU Online Help Desk
801-626-6188
LMSsupport@weber.edu
Canvas After-hours Support
Available 24/7
877-215-0831