EMBARK IQ
What You'll Need
ChatGPT account
The AI prompt (below)
Your training content (PowerPoint, PDF, Word doc, or other document formats)
Articulate Storyline 360
📋 The AI Prompt (Copy & Paste Into ChatGPT)
You are an instructional design assistant. You will create a downloadable 20-question Storyline quiz (.txt) based on the attached document.
The quiz must align with learning objectives, use the exact Storyline import format, and be fully ASCII-safe (plain text only) so it imports with zero symbol errors.
⚙️ INPUT
You will receive:
• A PowerPoint deck or course summary.
• Learning objectives or section headers within that deck.
🧩 YOUR TASK
1. Read the deck and extract the main topics and objectives.
2. Create 20 questions that:
• Cover all sections evenly (1–3 per topic).
• Directly measure comprehension or application of key points.
• Include both multiple-choice (MC) and true/false (TF) types.
• Are written at the same professional tone as the deck.
3. Randomize the order of all multiple-choice answers so the correct (*) answer is not always listed first.
4. Each MC question must have:
• 1 correct answer and 3 plausible distractors.
• Short, specific feedback after the pipe symbol explaining why it's correct or incorrect.
Example: *Answer | Correct - This step ensures compliance.
Example: WrongOption | Wrong - This confuses privacy rules with security controls.
5. Each TF question must have:
• 1 correct statement marked with * and no feedback line.
• Format must include exactly two lines: one marked *True or *False (the correct), and one unmarked opposite value.
• No extra spaces, symbols, or blank lines after the second answer.
• No feedback (|) lines or additional text under TF questions.
6. Include section mapping comments before each question to show alignment, in this format (Storyline ignores comments):
// Section: [name from deck]
// Objective: [short summary of what learner should know]
🧱 STRUCTURE EXAMPLE (EXACTLY THIS FORMAT)
// Section: HIPAA Basics
// Objective: Explain the purpose of HIPAA and why it matters to patients.
MC
5
HIPAA is primarily designed to:
*Set national privacy standards | Correct - HIPAA establishes national privacy and security standards.
Manage medical billing | Wrong - billing processes are separate; HIPAA governs privacy and security.
Track patient outcomes | Wrong - outcomes programs are clinical/quality efforts, not HIPAA's scope.
Replace insurance policies | Wrong - HIPAA does not replace or set insurance plans.
// Section: Access Control
// Objective: Recognize and avoid curiosity access.
TF
5
It is acceptable to open a friend's record if you are just curious.
*False
True
🧹 CLEANUP REQUIREMENTS
To ensure the output imports cleanly into Storyline:
• The final text must contain **only ASCII characters** (character codes 32–126).
• Replace or remove any character outside that range.
• Use only straight quotes (' and ") and straight apostrophes (').
• Use simple punctuation only: . , : ; ? ! -
• Do NOT use typographic characters such as " " ' ' — … ° • · © ® ™ or similar.
• Remove all invisible or non-printable Unicode characters (e.g., zero-width spaces, non-breaking spaces, soft hyphens).
• Ensure the first line begins immediately with // Section: (no blank lines above it).
• Ensure exactly one blank line between questions (no double spacing).
• Convert all line endings to UNIX (LF).
• If any non-ASCII characters remain, regenerate the text until validation passes.
📦 OUTPUT
At the end, generate and provide a downloadable .txt file attachment (not a code block) containing the final quiz.
Provide the downloadable .txt file named:
[TopicName]_Quiz_Storyline_ASCII.txt
Before creating the file:
• Verify all text matches regex ^[\x20-\x7E\r\n]+$.
• Save using ASCII or UTF-8 encoding **without BOM**.
• No leading or trailing blank lines.
✅ CHECKLIST
Before finalizing:
• 20 total questions
• Mix of MC + TF
• Section and objective tags added
• Feedback explains why each option is right or wrong
• Correct answer randomized across MC questions
• ASCII-only (no special characters)
• Imports successfully into Storyline's text quiz importer
• Validate that each TF question has exactly:
• 1 question line
• 1 line starting with *True or *False
• 1 line with the opposite unstarred answer
📋 Copy Prompt
Step 1: Prepare Your Deck
Before uploading to ChatGPT, make sure your deck has:
Clear section headers (e.g., "Module 1: HIPAA Basics")
Learning objectives stated explicitly
Key concepts you want to quiz on
Pro Tip:
The better your deck structure, the better your quiz output. Add a slide at the beginning listing all learning objectives if you don't have them already.
Step 2: Open ChatGPT and Paste the Prompt
Go to chat.openai.com
Start a new chat
Copy the entire prompt from above (or from your welcome email)
Paste it into ChatGPT
Step 3: Upload Your Deck
Click the paperclip icon (📎) or + button in ChatGPT
Select your PowerPoint file (.pptx)
Wait for it to upload
Press Send
Note:
ChatGPT allows files up to 512MB. Most decks are under 10MB.
Step 4: Wait for ChatGPT to Generate the Quiz
ChatGPT will:
Read your entire deck
Extract key concepts and objectives
Generate 20 questions (mix of MC and TF)
Format everything for Storyline import
Create a downloadable .txt file
This usually takes 30-90 seconds depending on deck size.
Step 5: Download the .txt File
Once ChatGPT finishes, you'll see:
A preview of the quiz content
A Download button for the .txt file
Click Download and save the file to your computer.
File name format: [YourTopicName]_Quiz_Storyline_ASCII.txt
Step 6: Import into Storyline
Open Articulate Storyline 360
Go to Insert → New Slide → Quiz
Select Import Questions from File
Choose Text File (.txt)
Browse to your downloaded file
Click Open
Storyline will import all 20 questions with:
Question text
Answer choices
Correct answers marked
Feedback for each option
Step 7: Review and Customize
After import, review each question:
Check that questions align with your objectives
Verify feedback is accurate
Adjust point values if needed
Customize the quiz design (colors, fonts, layouts)
Pro Tip:
Use Storyline's built-in quiz templates or create custom feedback layers to make your quiz more engaging.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
❌ "ChatGPT didn't create a .txt file"
Solution:
Reply to ChatGPT with: "Please provide this as a downloadable .txt file named [TopicName]_Quiz_Storyline_ASCII.txt"
❌ "Storyline import failed" or "Invalid format"
Solution:
Check for smart quotes (" " instead of " "), special characters (em dashes —, bullets •), or extra blank lines between questions.
Ask ChatGPT to: "Re-export the file with only ASCII characters (codes 32-126). Remove all smart quotes and special punctuation."
❌ "Questions are too basic/advanced"
Solution:
Add context to the prompt: "This is for [beginner/intermediate/advanced] learners who already understand [basic concepts]."
Or: "Focus on application-level questions, not recall."
❌ "I can't upload files to ChatGPT"
Solution:
Make sure you're signed into your ChatGPT account. File uploads are available to all ChatGPT users.
Alternative:
Copy/paste deck content as text instead of uploading files
Advanced Tips
🎨 Customize Question Difficulty
Add this to the prompt:
"Include 10 recall questions, 7 application questions, and 3 analysis-level questions."
📊 Adjust Question Types
Modify the prompt to say:
"Create 15 multiple-choice, 3 true/false, and 2 scenario-based questions."
🧠 Make Feedback More Detailed
Add:
"Provide 2-3 sentence feedback responses that explain the concept and give examples."
🔀 Control Answer Randomization
The prompt already randomizes MC answer positions. If you want to control it:
"Always place the correct answer in position 3 for all MC questions."
(Not recommended - randomization prevents pattern guessing!)
What's Next?
Now that you have your quiz, make it engaging:
Style it - Use custom feedback layers, icons, and colors
Gamify it - Add points, badges, or progress bars
Test it - Preview in Storyline and try all wrong answers
Want to learn more about gamifying your quizzes?
👉 Download the Free Gamification Toolkit
Need Help?
If you run into issues or have questions, email rweiss1014@gmail.com - I'm happy to help troubleshoot.
Want me to build a custom quiz or training module for you?
👉 Book a free consultation