> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.simnetonline.com/manager/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.simnetonline.com/manager/content/simpaths/pre-test-prefs.md). # Pre-Test Prefs To set preferences specifically for the Pre-Test, click the **Pre-Test Preferences** tab. The default preferences for your account are applied automatically. To change the preferences, click the **Edit** button. ## Pre-Test Properties Set the following preferences in the **Pre-Test Properties** section on the Pre-Test Preferences tab. If you have set the **Allow Assignment Preferences Override** in the :point\_right: [SIMpath Prefs](/manager/content/simpaths/simpath-prefs.md) section, the settings with an asterisk (\*) can be edited when setting :point\_right: [SIMpath Assignment Prefs](/manager/content/simpaths/simpath-assignment-prefs.md). ![The Pre-Test Properties section](/files/-MWAdl3EKzmFSTtqAaHf) ### :hourglass\_flowing\_sand: Time Limit (minutes)\* Set the maximum amount of time a student has to take the Pre-Test in the **Time Limit** box. ### :timer: Unlimited Time\* Select the **Unlimited Time** check box to allow the student an unlimited amount of time to complete the Pre-Test. ### :stopwatch: Hide Timer\* Select the **Hide Timer** check box to hide the timer from the student while taking the Pre-Test. ### :floppy\_disk: Allow to Pause Exam\* Select the **Allow to Pause Exam** check box to let the student save the Pre-Test, exit, and continue at a later date. Exam results are always saved in real-time regardless of this setting. ### :grey\_question: Question Attempts Allowed\* Enter the **Question Attempts Allowed**, up to 99. This is the total number of attempts, not the number of retries. ### :1234: Exam Attempts Allowed Enter the number of **Exam Attempts Allowed**, up to 99. The student will see the maximum number of attempts allowed for the Pre-Test in the Student Portal. ### :repeat: Random Question Order To display questions in random order, click the **Random Question Order** check box. If selected, the list of Pre-Test questions will appear in a different order for each student. ### :white\_check\_mark: Correct Retake Allowed To allow students to advance to the next question while getting a wrong answer, select the **Advance on Incorrect** check box. This option is only available if Display Feedback is enabled. ### :clipboard: Display Feedback To display correct and incorrect feedback to students during the exam, select the **Display Feedback** check box. ### :x: Advance on Incorrect If you want the Pre-Test to move to the next question even when the user answers incorrectly, select the **Advance on Incorrect** check box. This option is only available if Display Feedback is enabled. ### :information\_source: Display Hints To display hints after incorrect answers, select the **Display Hints** check box. This option is only available if Display Feedback is enabled. ## Pre-Test Results Set the following preferences in the **Pre-Test Results** section on the Pre-Test Preferences tab. ![The Pre-Test Results section](/files/-MWAey1cP-D42Eip3zlo) ### :printer: Enable Printing Select the **Enable Printing** check box to allow students to print the Exam Results page. ### :receipt: Detailed Feedback Click the check box for **Detailed Feedback** to include the question list on the results page showing students which questions were answered correctly and incorrectly. ### :bookmark\_tabs: Display Submitted Answer Select the **Display Submitted Answer** check box to show students their answers. This applies to both correctly and incorrectly answered questions. ### :books: Show Study Guide Click the **Show Study Guide** check box to display the page references from the textbook selected in the **Textbook** list. The list of textbooks available is controlled by your account Administrator. ## Finish Setting Preferences ### :floppy\_disk: Save Click the **Save** button to save your changes. ### :heavy\_multiplication\_x: Cancel Click **Cancel** at any time and any changes to the preferences will not be saved. ### :card\_box: Make Default If you modify any preferences and want to save them, click the **Make Default** button. Next time you create a new exam, these will be your default preferences. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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