How to use NotebookLM to study for an exam

Step-by-step exam prep with NotebookLM:

1. Upload everything relevant: lecture slides, your own notes, assigned readings, and past exam papers if available.
2. Click "Notebook Guide" to get an auto-generated overview of key topics, terms, and concepts.
3. Ask for practice questions: "Give me 10 multiple-choice questions on [topic]" or "What would an exam question about X look like?"
4. Test yourself: ask NotebookLM to quiz you, then verify answers against your sources.
5. Use Audio Overview for a final passive review the night before — let it summarize your sources in a conversational format.

NotebookLM's answers cite your actual course materials, so exam prep stays aligned with what your instructor specifically covers.