Enforcing Section Time Limits in Tests

Learn effective strategies for enforcing time limits on test sections to improve time management skills and maximize performance.

Written By Jenolin Johnson (Super Administrator)

Updated at June 13th, 2025

This guide provides an interesting method for admins to ensure that test-takers cannot proceed to the next section of an assessment until the allotted time has elapsed. By following the steps outlined, you can enhance the integrity of your assessments and ensure that participants fully engage with each section.


👨‍đŸ’ģ Login to your learning platform as an administrator with your admin credentials.

1. Navigate to "Assessments" from the main dashboard.

2. Select any assessment based on requirement.

3. Click 'Create Section' or navigate to the edit section of an existing section.

4. Scroll down to 'Section Time Configuration' and enable 'Enforce Section Time Limit' by toggling it on.


â„šī¸ Note: Once this option is enabled, students will not be able to move to next section until the timer of the ongoing section ends.


5. Make sure to click "Update Section" to save the necessary changes made.

6. Visual representation of the message displayed when the user attempts to proceed to the next section before the time limit expires.