How To Attach Images to a Quiz
To attach an image to a quiz question or answer, the key is to use the "Creation Settings" option on the Quiz Manager page. Once you have adjusted the quiz settings, you have the capability to add images. It's then a simple process to create a question, browse to attach the image file, select positioning (embedded or a new window), and click Submit.
Note: If the size of the image appears to large or small, you may need to return to your graphics software and re-save at a smaller resolution.
1) Modifying creation settings
- Enter the Control Panel
- Open the "Test Manager" in the "Assessment" area; Add a test (For instructions, see "Create a Quiz" in our Quick Guides section)
- If you are editing an existing quiz (For details, see "Modify a Quiz" in our Quick Guides section), go to the "Test Manager" page; Select the "Modify" option, located on the right side of the page
- From the "Test Canvas" page, select "Creation Setting," located in the top left corner, near the "Add Question" text box (See Fig 1)

Fig 1: The location of the Creation Settings option
2) Selecting the add image option
- On the "Test Creation Settings" page, Section 2, click to add the image option to questions (Fig 2); Submit; OK
Fig 2: Activate image option for assessments
3) adding images
- Add a new question or modify existing questions in the "Test Canvas"
- Select Browse to open files and attach image to a question
- Select from two image display options: "Create a link" places image in external window; "Display within the page" shows image beside the question text, in the body of the quiz

Fig 3: Image display settings
- Submit; OK
- Review question to confirm image placement
- Continue to add questions; When complete, post quiz in course area for student use (For instructions, see "Post a Quiz" in our Quick Guides section)
If you have any questions about assessments, please contact:
Susan Mrozowski
410.955.2359
oac@jhmi.edu