Instructor Resources
This text has a 300 question text bank for instructor’s use in addition to the activities and quizzes provided with the cases.
We provide the test bank in the form of a Common Cartridge and as a .csv file appropriate for converting to other formats.
To access these, please email ost@geneseo.edu to be verified (to expedite your approval, email from your organizational email and provide a link to a public professional profile). Upon approval, you will be provided with a password to access the download below:
When you first download the test bank materials, it will be as a compressed folder (.zip):
📦 Zipped (compressed) folder — usually ending in
.zip
This is normal and helps bundle multiple files together. To use the files you must extract (unzip) the folder first:
On Windows:
- Right-click the
.zipfile - Select Extract All
- Click Extract
On Mac:
- Double-click the
.zipfile - A new folder will automatically be created
📂 After Extracting
Inside the folder, you will typically find:
- ✅ Common Cartridge file (
.imscc) → ready to import into your LMS - ✅ CSV file (
.csv) → for viewing or editing in Excel
👉 Use the .imscc file for direct import into D2L or other LMS platforms
👉 Use the .csv file only if you need to review or edit the questions
Common Cartridge (.imscc)
- This is a packaged import file
- ✅ Do NOT try to open or edit it
- ✅ Upload it directly into your LMS
Importing a Common Cartridge (.imscc)
Step 1: Go to Import Tool
- Enter your course
- Click Course Admin
- Select:
- Import/Export/Copy Components
Step 2: Upload File
- Choose:
- Import Components
- Drag and drop or browse to upload your
.imsccfile - Click Import All Components
Step 3: Locate Questions
- Go to:
- Quizzes
- Click:
- Question Library
- Your imported questions will appear there
Step 4: Use the Questions
- Add questions to a quiz:
- Open/create a quiz
- Click Add Existing
- Choose from the Question Library
Canvas
Best option: Use Common Cartridge
- Go to your course
- Click Settings
- Select Import Course Content
- Choose:
- Common Cartridge (.imscc)
- Upload file and import
Questions will appear in Question Banks / Item Banks
Blackboard
Use Common Cartridge
- Go to your course
- Open:
- Content Collection or Course Content
- Choose:
- Import Course Package
- Upload
.imscc - Select content areas to import
Moodle
Preferred: Converted or separate format
- Moodle does not always fully support Common Cartridge question imports cleanly
Best options:
- Use GIFT format if provided
- Or:
- Import
.imsccvia:- Restore course function (varies by setup)
- Import
CSV vs. Common Cartridge — When to Use Each
| File Type | Best Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| .imscc | ✅ Primary option | Direct LMS import |
| .csv | Editing / backup | Requires conversion for most LMS |
🔹 CSV File
- Open with:
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- You’ll see:
- Questions in rows
- Columns for answers, correct answers, etc.
⚠️ Important:
- Do not re-save as Excel (.xlsx) if you plan to upload
- Keep as .csv
Using a CSV in D2L
D2L does not reliably support generic CSV imports without specific formatting.
Recommended workflow:
- Open CSV → Review/edit questions if needed
- Use a tool like:
- Respondus or another converter
- Export as:
- ✅ Brightspace package or QTI ZIP
- Then import as described above
Troubleshooting Tips
- If questions don’t appear:
- Check Question Library / Banks, not just quizzes
- If import fails:
- Re-download file (may be corrupted)
- If formatting looks incorrect:
- Use the Common Cartridge version instead of CSV
Need Help?
If something doesn’t work:
- Contact your campus LMS support team first, please!
- If issues persist, reach out to ost@geneseo.edu and detail the errors.
