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Pear Assessment lets you import supported files to extract questions and build interactive tests without starting from scratch. Supported file types include PDFs, Word documents (.docx), images (.jpg and .png), and Google Forms. You can start the import from either the Dashboard or the Test library.
If you want to generate questions from notes or documents using AI, click Don’t have questions ready? Upload now during the import flow. Question Generation requires the AI suite add-on.

Import a File from the Dashboard

  1. In the navigation menu, click Dashboard.
  2. In the upper-right corner, click Create Test > Import Google Form/Doc.
  3. Select Google Forms or Document.
  4. Import or upload the file.
  5. If you uploaded a document, configure grades, subjects, and standards.
Fill out the required fields to assign attributes to the extracted questions.
  1. Click Create Test to extract questions from the document. Google Forms extraction starts automatically.
  2. Review the confirmation pop-up, which summarizes extraction results, successfully imported questions, unsupported question formats, reviewable edits, and any warnings about missing standards.
  3. On the Test Review screen, modify extracted questions, resolve warnings, and rename the test.
  4. Click Save to add the test to your Test library.

Import a File from the Test Library

  1. In the navigation menu, click Test.
  2. In the upper-right corner, click New Test.
  3. Click Import Google Form/Doc.
Import Google Form/Doc from Test Library
  1. Select Google Forms or Document.
Upload a document from your device locally or Google Drive.
  1. Import or upload the file.
  2. If you uploaded a document, configure grades, subjects, and standards.
  3. Click Create Test to extract questions from the document. Google Forms extraction starts automatically.
  4. Click Review Your Test.
Review the warnings returned by Pear Assessment.
  1. On the Test Review screen, modify extracted questions, resolve warnings, and rename the test.
  2. Click Save to add the test to your Test library.
The "Import Google Form/Doc" option in the "Create Test" menu. Import File button.

Frequently Asked Questions

What File Types Can I Upload?

Supported file types are .pdf, .docx, .jpg, and .png.

Can I Upload Files in Languages Other Than English?

No. Only English-language files are currently supported.

What Is the Maximum File Size?

Files must be 20 MB or smaller. If your file exceeds this limit, split it into smaller parts before uploading.

How Many Questions Can a Document Contain?

Each document supports up to 100 questions. If a document contains more than 100 questions, only the first 100 are imported.

What Question Types Are Supported?

Supported question types include Multiple Choice (MCQ), Multiple Select (MSQ), and True/False.

What Should I Check if My File Does Not Import Correctly?

Confirm that the file is in a supported format (.pdf, .docx, .jpg, or .png), is written in English, is 20 MB or smaller, and contains no more than 100 questions. If the issue continues, contact GoGuardian support.

Resources

Quick Start: Create a Test

Creating Quizzes with Google Forms

Last modified on July 16, 2026