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Quiz & Exam Optimization

Preparing Moodle for high-concurrency assessments: performance, stability, and control.

What we tackle

Exams stress Moodle: simultaneous peaks, autosave, intensive logs, and frequent queries.

Key Actions

1. Infra and Performance

PHP-FPM adjustments and process limits.
Caching optimization for navigation and questions.
IO review in moodledata and sessions.

2. Database

Identification of critical queries in quizzes.
Index/parameterization adjustments when appropriate.
Reduction of locks and collisions in peaks.

3. Exam Operation

Windows and loading strategies (if applicable).
Reinforced monitoring during assessment.
Contingency plan and incident support.

Result

More stable assessments.
Fewer crashes due to saturation.
Better student experience during the exam.