Some assessments let you take a break and come back later exactly where you left off. While the assessment is paused, the assessment timer is frozen.
Pausing is only available when the company that invited you has turned it on. If it is on, the assessment start screen shows Pauses allowed with how many you have.
How to pause
Click Pause at the top of the screen. The button shows which pause you are about to use, for example Pause (1 of 2). It shows up both on the question list and inside a question.
In the window that opens, check how much pause time you have left and click Confirm pause.
While paused
You land on the Assessment paused screen, which shows how much pause time is left and a Resume now button. When you resume, you go back to the same question you were on.
While the assessment is paused:
The assessment timer stops and the time is given back when you resume.
The webcam and screen recording are turned off. Nothing is recorded during the pause.
Your pause time keeps running, even if you close the tab or the browser.
When your pause time runs out, the assessment resumes on its own and the timer starts again, even if you are not on the screen. Come back before the pause ends so you do not lose time.
How many pauses you get
The company sets two limits: how many times you can pause and a total pause time. That total is shared across all your pauses. With 2 pauses and 30 minutes, for example, if you use 25 minutes on the first one, 5 minutes are left for the second.
If you have no pauses or no pause time left, you will see No pauses available or Pause time is over, and the assessment carries on as usual.
Frequently asked questions
I do not see the Pause button. What should I do?
The company has not turned on pausing for this assessment. In that case, once you start, the timer runs until the end. If you need help, contact the person who sent you the invitation.
I closed the browser during the pause. How do I get back?
Open the invitation link again. If the pause is still running, you will see the Assessment paused screen and can click Resume now. If your pause time has already run out, the assessment will have resumed and the timer will be running.
Do I lose my answers when I pause?
No. When you resume, you pick up where you left off, on the same question.
Can I get a reminder to come back?
Yes. The company can send you an email with how much pause time you have left.