Tools for Writing Exams

Many tools have been used over the years for writing exams, including:

• Latex, typically using Overleaf for its in-browser editor, compiler, and previewer and its collaboration features
• CS 61A’s examtool which is a combination of tools:
  • The now deprecated examtool web app which allowed students to take exams online
  • The examtool CLI which allows instructors/TAs to compile exams from .md and .tex files to PDF
  • The examtool Markdown syntax
• PrairieLearn
• Most recently, Typst, a Latex and Overleaf alternative, has been gaining popularity for its in-browser editor, compiler, and previewer and its local features
  • CS 61C has a Typst exam template 61c-examst developed by Andrew Liu (liu.andrew@)