Question Bank Module

Core Features of the Question Bank Module

📁 Question Repository Management

• Create and manage question banks by:

  • Course

  • Subject

  • Program Level (UG, PG, PhD)

  • Department / Faculty

  • Semester / Term

• Categorization by:

  • Question Type (MCQ, Descriptive, True/False, Match-the-following, Short Answer, Long Answer, Case Study)

  • Bloom’s Taxonomy level (Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, Creating)

  • Difficulty Level (Easy, Moderate, Hard)

  • Marks allocation (1, 2, 5, 10 marks, etc.)

• Tagging by:

  • Unit/Module

  • Outcome Mapping (COs, POs)

  • Topic/Keyword

✍️ Question Creation & Entry Tools

• Manual entry via rich text editor (with equation editor and code formatting)

• Bulk upload via CSV/Excel

• Import from existing question papers or documents

• Image, table, and diagram support

• Language-specific entry (supporting multilingual questions)

🔐 Access Control & Permissions

• Role-based access (Faculty, HoD, Exam Controller, External Evaluators)

• Course allocation mapping to faculties for contribution

• Approval workflow before publishing questions

• Restriction on question editing after publishing

🧾 Question Paper Generation

• Auto-generation of question papers using filters:

  • Based on blueprint (unit coverage, mark distribution)

  • Randomized question selection (based on difficulty & type)

  • Pattern-based paper templates

• Manual selection and paper assembly

• Export to Word/PDF (with encryption or watermark options)

• Multi-set question paper generation (A/B/C sets)

• Shuffle options for questions and sub-questions

🔄 Question Review & Moderation

• Peer review & moderation workflow

• Internal and external reviewer access

• Version control for each question

• Comments and feedback mechanism

• Obsolete question flagging

📊 Analytics & Reporting

• Question usage frequency across exams

• Difficulty-level distribution per course

• Coverage analysis by topic/unit

• Outcome-based question mapping statistics (CO/PO alignment)

• Report on unreviewed or low-quality questions

• Exportable reports in Excel, PDF, or visual dashboard

🔎 Advanced Search & Filtering

• Search by keyword, type, topic, subject, contributor, etc.

• Advanced filters for COs, Bloom's level, question length, usage history

• View previous exams where question was used

🎓 Program-Specific Features

UG:

• Semester-wise structured repository

• Focus on formative and summative assessments

• MCQ bank for online/internal exams

• Integration with internal assessment modules

PG:

• Subjective and case-based questions emphasis

• Integrated with dissertation/project evaluation systems

• Practical-based question tagging

PhD:

• Research methodology and coursework exam banks

• Thesis viva/viva voce preparation repository

• Advanced-level problem-solving and theory questions

• Integration with research seminars and proposal evaluations

🌐 Integration with Other Modules

• Examination Module: Direct question import into exam papers

• LMS: Push selected questions into quizzes/assignments

• Curriculum Module: Dynamic linking of questions to syllabus & COs

• Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Module: Auto-alignment with mapped COs/POs

🛡️ Security & Compliance

• Encryption of question content at rest and in transit

• Audit trail of who viewed/edited/approved questions

• Version history with rollback option

• Watermarking/export protection for sensitive papers

• Role-based paper access (temporary timed access for external users)

🧑‍🎓 Faculty & Reviewer Tools

• Personal repository/dashboard

• Track pending questions for review/moderation

• Upload reference documents or model answers

• Add question comments, explanations, and model answers

• Access to statistics for authored questions

📱 Mobile & Cloud Support (Optional)

• Mobile-responsive interface for quick question contributions

• Cloud backup and sync

• Offline question authoring with later sync (desktop client support)