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# Begin a Test

The Teacher can begin a test for one or more Students present in the class.

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1. Select at least one Student.
2. Click *Assess*.
3. Click *Begin a Test.*&#x20;
4. Select a test from the list of created tests or click *Manage Tests* to create a new test.
5. Click *Begin Test.*

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Configure the following options if preferred, and click *Done* when finished.

* Name – Ask Students for their name rather than assuming Login Name.&#x20;
* Scoring – Show Test score to Students (*Score Only* or *Score and Question Details*) and *Save Student Answers* if preferred.&#x20;
* Timed Test – Set a time limit for when the test must be finished (up to a maximum of 999 minutes).
* Configure Test Display – Select to *Show Questions in Random Order* on Student computers or *Force Full Screen* test (the testing window will stay above other windows).
* Instructions – Select to *Display Instructions* and specify your message to the Students before they start the test.

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The Teacher will see the following screen. See [Live Test Results](/faronics-insight-docs/using-faronics-insight/the-insight-teacher-console/assess/live-test-results.md).

![Live Test Screen – Teacher's View](/files/kZQQyoaNKdDtZNNMXlHG)

On the Student console, the Student will be prompted to enter their name and begin the test.

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