Tests Test Settings

Mandatory Questions

Mandatory Questions settings define how the system handles unanswered questions. You can apply different rules at page, section, and test levels to control candidate behavior.

Updated 2026/04/09

Control how unanswered questions are handled.

Set rules for unanswered questions at page, section, and test levels.
Set rules for unanswered questions at page, section, and test levels.

Mandatory Questions

Defines how unanswered questions are handled at page, section, and test levels.

Warning indicator shows unanswered mandatory questions on the page.
Warning indicator shows unanswered mandatory questions on the page.

1. Page Strategies

Controls behavior when a candidate tries to leave a page with unanswered questions.

Example: If “Prevent” is selected → candidate cannot move to the next page without answering.

Result: Enforces answer completion at the page level.

Candidates are prevented from continuing until all mandatory questions on the page are answered.
Candidates are prevented from continuing until all mandatory questions on the page are answered.

2. Section Strategies

Controls behavior when a candidate tries to leave a section with unanswered questions.

Example: If “Warn” is selected → candidate is alerted but can still proceed.

Result: Applies rules across all pages within the section.

Candidates are warned about unanswered mandatory questions but can still choose to proceed.
Candidates are warned about unanswered mandatory questions but can still choose to proceed.

3. Test Strategies

Controls behavior when a candidate tries to finish the test with unanswered questions.

Example: If “Do nothing” is selected → candidate can submit without answering all questions.

Result: Defines final submission behavior.

Available Options

Do nothing

No restriction is applied.

Result: Candidates can proceed without answering.

Warn

Displays a warning message.

Result: Candidates are informed but can continue.

Prevent

Blocks progression until questions are answered.

Result: Candidates must answer before moving forward.

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