# How to take a test via a link

> How an employee opens an assigned test via a personal link or from “My tests”, answers questions, finishes the test and sees the result.

Источник: https://jecheck.io/en/docs/testing/take-test

When a test is assigned to you, you get a “New test” notification with a personal link. The link opens the test in your browser right away — you don't need to sign in. Answers are saved at every step, so nothing is lost if your connection drops.

## Where to find your test

- **Notification** — open it, and the test opens via your personal link.
- **Web dashboard** — **Work → Testing** opens the **My tests** page. Tests are grouped into **To do**, **In review** and **Passed**; each one shows the due date, passing score and your best result.
- **Mobile app** — if your manager allowed taking the test in the app. Strict-mode tests can't be taken in the app: open the link in a browser.

![The My tests page](/docs-media/en/testing/my-tests.jpg)

> [!WARNING]
> Your personal link leads to your test and your results. Don't forward it to colleagues.

## Step by step

1. **Open the test.** The first screen shows the name, description, your manager's message and the rules: time limit, passing score, whether you can go back to questions, due date.

   ![The first screen of the test before you start](/docs-media/en/testing/exam-start.jpg)
2. **Click “Start the test”.** If there's a time limit, the countdown starts now. In strict mode, you first need to pass a camera check — see [Strict mode with a camera](/docs/testing/strict-mode).
3. **Answer the questions.** The **Back** and **Next** buttons move between questions. If you're unsure, click **Return later** — the question gets flagged, and you can come back to it from the question list.
4. **Finish the test.** Click **Finish** on the last question (or **Finish test** in the question list) and confirm. After that, you can't change your answers.
5. **See your result.** Your manager decides what you see: nothing, just the score, the score and mistakes, or a full review with the correct answers.

> [!NOTE]
> If the test uses **Forward only** mode, you can't go back to a previous question: there are no **Back** and **Return later** buttons, and an unanswered question shows **Skip** instead of **Next**.

## If you were interrupted

If you closed the tab or lost your connection, open the link again and click **Continue the test**: your answers are saved. Keep in mind that the timer keeps running. You can keep answering offline: answers are sent once the connection is back.

When time runs out, the test ends automatically and the answers given before that count.

## How to read your result

- **Test passed** — you reached the passing score and made no mistakes in critical questions.
- **Test failed** — not enough points, or a mistake in a critical question (such a test doesn't count regardless of the score).
- **Answers under review** — the test has open answers that a reviewer will grade. You'll get the final result after the review.

If your manager allowed showing results, the result page has a **Download PDF** button and, if a certificate is issued, its number. The result's validity period is shown on the **My tests** page.

## Frequently asked questions

### I failed the test. Can I retake it?

Yes, if you have attempts left: on the **My tests** page, click **Retake**. If there's a pause between attempts, the screen shows when the next one opens. When you're out of attempts, contact your manager — they can give you a new attempt.

### The due date has passed. Can I still take the test?

Usually yes: after the due date the test stays available unless your manager closed the assignment. The screen will note that the deadline has passed.

If the assignment has **Close the test after the deadline** turned on, you can't start the test after the deadline — you'll see a message that the test is closed. Ask your manager to extend the deadline. An attempt started before the deadline can be finished.

### The test says it opens on a certain date. What does that mean?

Your manager assigned the test with a start date. You can't start it before then; you'll get a notification when the test opens.

### Can I start on a computer and finish on my phone?

Yes, an attempt in progress can be continued from any device using the same link. The exception is strict mode.