The Educator addon allows you to export question banks to various formats for backup, sharing with colleagues, or transferring to another PressPrimer Quiz installation.

Exporting a Question Bank

1. Navigate to PressPrimer Quiz > Question Banks.
2. Hover over the question bank you want to export and click Export.
3. Choose your preferred export format.
4. Choose what to include in the export.
5. Click Export Questions.
6. Your browser will download the export file.

Export Formats

JSON

JSON is the recommended format for:

• Transferring questions between PressPrimer Quiz installations
• Creating backups that preserve all question metadata
• Programmatic access to question data

JSON exports include all question fields: text, type, answers, feedback, difficulty, points, categories, and tags.

CSV

CSV is the recommended format for:

• Opening questions in spreadsheet applications (Excel, Google Sheets)
• Bulk editing questions in a familiar interface
• Sharing with colleagues who may not have PressPrimer Quiz

CSV exports include the most common fields in a flat structure. Some complex data (like multiple categories per question) may be simplified.

XML

XML is the recommended format for:

• Interoperability with other quiz or LMS systems
• Integration with enterprise learning management systems
• Scenarios requiring a standardized interchange format

What’s Included in Exports

All export formats include:

• Question text
• Question type
• All answer options with correct answer indicators
• General feedback (if any)
• Answer-level feedback (if any)
• Difficulty level
• Point value
• Categories and tags

Use Cases

Backup Before Major Changes

Before making significant edits to a question bank, export it as JSON. If something goes wrong, you can import the backup to restore your questions.

Share with Colleagues

Export to CSV or JSON and send the file to colleagues. They can import it into their own PressPrimer Quiz installation.

Migrate to Another Site

Moving to a new WordPress installation? Export all your question banks as JSON, then import them on the new site.