> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.scholars.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.scholars.net/how-to/take-an-assessment.md). # Take an assessment Taking and passing assessments is a requirement for most jobs on Scholars. Learn how to take one here. To be able to apply to most jobs, you'll need to take and pass one or more assessments. Some assessments are attached to a job, and some public assessments may be available from your Assessments list without a job invitation. ## From the job page {% stepper %} {% step %} Go to the job page you wish to apply to. From this page, you can see the assessments required to apply.

{% endstep %} {% step %} Click on an assessment to open its details. Review the description, time limit, number of questions, and any guidelines. Click *Start Assessment* to continue to setup, then follow *Start the assessment* below. {% endstep %} {% endstepper %} ## From the Assessments list {% stepper %} {% step %} ### Go to the Assessments list Click on *Assessments* on the left sidebar to go to the list of assessments available to you:

This list can include public assessments and assessments connected to jobs you have access to. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Review the assessment details Click on an assessment from the list. Its details page shows the description, number of questions, time limit, guidelines, proctoring requirements, and whether retakes are allowed. Related jobs that are available to you may also appear with a *Go to job* button. Read any instructions and open any guidelines before starting. Opening this page does not start the assessment. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Start the assessment Click *Start Assessment* on the details page to open setup. If the assessment requires proctoring, you will be prompted to grant the required permissions, such as webcam or screen recording access.

Assessment setup with permission controls and proctoring requirements — The setup page shows the permissions and checks required before you can continue.

#### Read the instructions and guidelines Some assessments include a longer description with separate paragraphs, warnings, or extra notes. Read the description before starting so you understand any instructions the assessment creator provided. Some assessments also include PDF guidelines. If you see *Review Guidelines*, open the guidelines before starting. When guidelines are available, you can also reopen them from the assessment screen while answering questions. {% hint style="info" %} If you want to learn more about how proctoring on Scholars works and why we use it, you can read our [page on proctoring](/info/proctoring.md). {% endhint %} #### Complete setup and start Use the controls below the preview to grant each required permission. The screen and camera previews appear as you allow access.

Assessment setup showing the shared screen and camera preview, with a remaining permission check — Screen and camera access are enabled here, but a remaining check still needs attention.

If a permission is blocked, screen sharing is cancelled, or multiple monitors are detected, follow the on-screen instructions. See [proctoring setup troubleshooting](/info/proctoring.md#setup-troubleshooting) for examples. Once you have given the Scholars website all of the required permissions, you may also be asked to enter full screen mode. If full screen does not start automatically, click the full screen button on the setup page and follow the browser prompt. Once setup is complete, click *Review Guidelines* if guidelines are provided, then read them and click *Start Assessment*. If there are no guidelines, click *Start Assessment* directly from setup. {% hint style="warning" %} Careful, clicking on *Start Assessment* will immediately start the assessment. Certain assessments can only be taken once, so make sure you are actually ready to take the assessment when you click, as you may not have another chance. {% endhint %} {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Take the assessment Use the elements on screen to answer the given questions, then click on *Finish Assessment* to finish your assessment. #### Time limits and automatic submission If the assessment has a time limit, the countdown starts when you start the attempt. Refreshing the page or losing your connection does not reset or pause the timer. A warning appears when one minute or less remains. When time runs out, you can no longer answer questions. Scholars automatically submits your available answers and shows the submission result. If your connection prevents the answers from reaching Scholars in time, they may be lost. If submission cannot be confirmed, check the assessment's status from the *Assessments* page.

#### Leaving before you finish If you choose to leave before finishing, Scholars asks you to confirm. Leaving marks the attempt as *Abandoned*, discards your progress, and prevents you from continuing the same attempt. You can start again only when the assessment allows another attempt or the company enables a retake. {% hint style="warning" %} Do not leave an assessment unless you intend to end the attempt. Choose *Stay* in the confirmation if you want to continue answering. {% endhint %}

The confirmation shown when leaving an assessment — Leaving an assessment marks the attempt as Abandoned and does not save its progress.

{% endstep %} {% endstepper %} ## After submitting your assessment Open the assessment's details page to check your latest attempt. While scoring is in progress, the page shows that your results are pending. If an assessment includes answers that require manual review, you will need to wait for a reviewer to finish scoring it. Once your results are ready, the details page shows your assessment score, start and end times, and duration. You can also open related jobs that are available to you. Proctoring results are reviewed by the team and are not displayed to you. Depending on your [email preferences](/how-to/complete-your-profile.md#set-up-your-communication-preferences), Scholars may email you when your assessment is submitted, when results are ready, or when the team allows you another attempt. These emails link to the assessment's details page. ## Frequently asked questions

Can I take assessments on my phone/tablet?

No, it must be a desktop computer.

Can I retake assessments?

It depends. The creator of the assessment decides whether retakes are prevented, unlimited, or limited to a set number. The assessment's details and setup pages show how many retakes you have left when a limit applies. Each attempt you start counts, including an attempt you leave before finishing. You can still resume an attempt that is in progress. If a retake is available, open the assessment's details page, click *Retake Assessment*, and confirm to continue to setup. The team may also give you one more attempt individually, including after a failed attempt or when you have no retakes left. If no retake is available, *Retake Assessment* does not appear.

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