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Navigating Within a Test

Control how test-takers navigate through sections and pages for better test flow.

Updated 2026/04/02

Test navigation settings determine how freely test-takers can move through sections and pages of a test. You can control navigation both at the test level (between sections) and at the section level (between pages within a section).

Where to find it:

Test-level navigation: Test Settings → Features tab → Navigation Control

Section-level navigation: Section Settings → Navigation Control

Navigation Options

The same three navigation modes are available at both test and section levels:

  • Allow going forward & backward: This is the default setting. Test-takers can move freely between sections or pages—forward and backward without restrictions.
    • Allow only going backward: Test-takers can go back to previously visited sections/pages but cannot jump ahead. Forward navigation follows a linear path.
      • Don't allow going forward & backward: Test-takers can only move in one direction, progressing through the test or section without revisiting previous parts.

        Test-Level Navigation (Between Sections)

        You can control how test-takers move between sections of the test, in order to:

        • Prevent skipping ahead to later sections
          • Enforce linear section progression
            • Allow review of previous sections when necessary
              Options for navigating between sections.
              Options for navigating between sections.
              Note: If a section has a time limit, it can only be visited once. Test-takers won’t be able to return to it even if navigation is otherwise allowed.

              Section-Level Navigation (Within Pages)

              You can control how test-takers navigate between pages within a section to achieve the following:

              • Restrict backtracking within the section
                • Enforce a specific page order, requiring test-takers to view pages sequentially
                  • Allow free navigation within a section, while restricting movement between sections.
                    Options for navigating between pages.
                    Options for navigating between pages.
                    Note: If a page has a time limit, it can only be visited once—even if navigation is otherwise permitted.

                    Summary 

                    ScopeSetting LocationAffected AreaDefault Behavior
                    Test-levelTest Settings → Features tabMovement between sectionsForward & backward allowed
                    Section-levelSection Settings → Navigation ControlMovement between pagesForward & backward allowed