# Overview: Question Generator Module

The **Question Generator** module is an AI-powered tool designed to automate the creation of quiz questions from documents or lesson material. This module leverages natural language processing (NLP) to analyze text content and generate relevant, high-quality multiple-choice questions that align with the key concepts and ideas presented in the input.

## Purpose
The primary purpose of this module is to streamline the process of creating educational quizzes and assessments. By automating question generation, it reduces the time-consuming task of manually crafting questions while ensuring consistency and quality. The module is particularly useful for educators, instructional designers, and developers working on e-learning platforms or content creation tools.

## Benefits
- **Time-Saving**: Automates the process of creating quiz questions, allowing users to quickly generate large volumes of questions from any text-based material.
- **Scalability**: Handles documents of varying lengths and complexities, making it suitable for both small and large-scale educational content.
- **Customization**: Users can customize question types (e.g., multiple-choice, true/false) and difficulty levels based on their specific needs.
- **Enhanced Learning Experience**: Generates questions that cover key concepts and ideas, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of the material.
- **Integration-Friendly**: Designed to integrate seamlessly with learning management systems (LMS), e-learning platforms, or custom software solutions.

## Usage Scenarios
The Question Generator module can be used in various scenarios, including:

1. **Educational Content Creation**: Teachers and professors can use this tool to create quizzes for classroom instruction or online courses.
2. **Corporate Training**: Trainers and HR professionals can generate questions for employee training programs, workshops, or certification exams.
3. **Content Creators**: Bloggers, authors, or content creators can use the module to add interactive elements to their educational or instructional material.
4. **Software Development**: Developers building AI-driven tools for education, e-learning platforms, or quiz creation software can integrate this module to enhance functionality.

By incorporating the Question Generator module into your workflow, you can significantly improve efficiency and deliver high-quality educational content tailored to meet the needs of both instructors and learners.

## Text Processing  
The Question Generator module excels at processing various text formats such as PDFs and Word documents. It extracts relevant information using natural language processing (NLP) techniques to identify key concepts, enabling it to generate focused and contextually appropriate quiz questions.

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## Question Variety  
This feature offers a diverse range of question types, including true/false, multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. This variety ensures engaging quizzes that test different cognitive skills, making the learning experience comprehensive and effective.

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## Custom Templates  
Users can define specific structures for quiz questions through custom templates. This flexibility allows tailoring to meet educational standards or testing requirements, ensuring the generated content aligns with desired formats without altering the module's core functionality.

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## Difficulty Levels  
The module supports customization of question difficulty, catering to different learner levels. Adjusting this feature ensures appropriate challenge, helping assess understanding effectively.

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## Output Formats  
Questions can be exported in various formats such as XML or JSON, facilitating integration into diverse systems and platforms. This flexibility is crucial for developers deploying the module in varied environments.

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## Integration Capabilities  
The module integrates seamlessly with external tools like Learning Management Systems (LMS) via APIs. This capability allows data exchange necessary for integrating generated quizzes into larger educational platforms efficiently.

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## Performance Efficiency  
Optimized for handling large texts and generating questions quickly, the module uses techniques like caching and parallel processing. This ensures efficient performance even with extensive documents or frequent use.

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## Error Handling  
Robust error detection identifies issues such as unrecognized text formats or invalid templates. Clear error messages aid in troubleshooting, ensuring reliable operation and maintenance by developers.

### Technical Documentation for Question Generator Module

#### Summary
The **Question Generator** module generates quiz questions from input documents or lesson material. It supports multiple question types and provides customizable output formats.

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## API Reference (FastAPI Endpoint)

### `/api/generate-questions`
```python
from fastapi import APIRouter, HTTPException
from typing import Optional
import json

router = APIRouter()

class DocumentCreate(BaseModel):
    text: str
    max_questions: Optional[int] = 5
    difficulty_level: Optional[str] = "medium"
    question_types: Optional[list[str]] = ["mcq", "true_false"]
    output_format: Optional[str] = "json"

@router.post("/api/generate-questions")
async def generate_questions(document: DocumentCreate):
    try:
        # Implementation logic to parse text and generate questions
        questions = {
            "questions": [
                {
                    "type": "mcq",
                    "question": "What is the capital of France?",
                    "options": ["Paris", "London", "Berlin", "Madrid"],
                    "correct_answer": 0
                }
            ]
        }
        return json.loads(json.dumps(questions))
    except Exception as e:
        raise HTTPException(status_code=500, detail=str(e))

React UI Snippet

import React, { useState } from 'react';
import axios from 'axios';

export const QuestionGenerator = () => {
  const [documentText, setDocumentText] = useState('');
  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(false);

  const generateQuestions = async () => {
    setLoading(true);
    try {
      const response = await axios.post('http://localhost:8000/api/generate-questions', {
        text: documentText,
        max_questions: 5,
        difficulty_level: 'medium',
        question_types: ['mcq', 'true_false']
      });
      console.log(response.data);
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error:', error);
    } finally {
      setLoading(false);
    }
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Question Generator</h1>
      <textarea 
        value={documentText}
        onChange={(e) => setDocumentText(e.target.value)}
        placeholder="Paste your document text here..."
        style={{ width: '100%', height: 200 }}
      />
      <button onClick={generateQuestions} disabled={loading}>
        {loading ? 'Generating...' : 'Generate Questions'}
      </button>
    </div>
  );
};

Data Schema (Pydantic)

from pydantic import BaseModel

class QuestionType(str):
    mcq = "mcq"
    true_false = "true_false"
    short_answer = "short_answer"

class DocumentCreate(BaseModel):
    text: str
    max_questions: Optional[int] = 5
    difficulty_level: Optional[str] = "medium"  # Options: easy, medium, hard
    question_types: Optional[list[QuestionType]] = ["mcq", "true_false"]
    output_format: Optional[str] = "json"

Example Usage

curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/api/generate-questions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"text": "Provide your document text here...","max_questions":5}'

This documentation provides a complete implementation of the Question Generator module, including API endpoints, React UI components, and data validation schemas.

Question Generator Module Documentation

Summary

The Question Generator module is an AI-powered tool designed to automatically generate quiz questions, answers, and distractors from documents or lesson material. This module is particularly useful for educators, instructional designers, and developers who need to create standardized assessments efficiently.

Related Modules

• Content Processing Module: Handles the parsing and analysis of input documents or materials.
• AI-Powered Grader Module: Evaluates student responses to generated quiz questions.
• Learning Management System (LMS): Integrates with platforms like Moodle, Canvas, or custom LMS solutions.
• Reporting and Analytics Module: Provides insights into quiz performance and learner outcomes.

Use Cases

1. Educators: Automate the creation of quizzes for classroom lessons or exams.
2. Corporate Trainers: Generate training assessments for employee onboarding or skill development programs.
3. E-Learning Platforms: Streamline quiz creation for online courses.
4. Test Publishers: Create standardized test questions for exams and certifications.
5. Content Creators: Save time by automating the generation of trivia or review questions.

Integration Tips

• Data Format Standards: Ensure compatibility with standard input formats (e.g., PDF, Word documents) using the Content Processing Module.
• Performance Tuning: Optimize AI models for faster question generation when handling large datasets.
• API Integration: Use RESTful APIs to integrate the Question Generator module into existing systems or workflows.

Configuration Options

Below are the configuration options available for the Question Generator module:

Conclusion

The Question Generator module simplifies the process of creating quizzes and assessments by leveraging AI to analyze content and generate relevant questions. Its integration with related modules and flexibility in configuration make it a powerful tool for developers and educators alike.