Taking an exam
Articles · 13
Starting a mock exam
TutorialHow to begin, what to have ready, and what happens in the first minute.
Ranked and practice mode
GuideWhat the difference is, which one to pick, and why ranked is limited.
How the timer works
GuideThe clock runs on our server. Here is what that means if your connection drops.
One ranked attempt per form
GuideWhy you cannot re-sit a form for ranking, and what to do instead.
The 24-hour ranked cooldown
TroubleshootingWhy a second ranked mock will not start today, and when it will.
Flagging and reviewing questions
TutorialMark a question, move on, and come back before you submit.
The tools you get during an exam
GuideHighlighter, line reader, scratchpad, notes, eliminator, reference sheet and calculator.
The in-exam calculator
GuideWhat the calculator does, how it matches the one on test day, and where it differs.
The 10-minute break
GuideWhen it happens, what the timer does, and what happens if you are late back.
You lost connection during an exam
TroubleshootingWhat is saved, what the clock did while you were away, and how to get back in.
The exam will not start
TroubleshootingEvery reason a start is refused, and what to do about each one.
Why there are not more mocks yet
GuideThe engine is finished. The question bank is what takes the time.
Extended time and accessibility settings
TutorialHow to switch on 50% or 100% extra time, and how it affects ranking.