--- title: Take tests in Windows 10 description: Learn how to set up and use the Take a Test app. keywords: shared cart, shared PC, school ms.prod: w10 ms.mktglfcycl: plan ms.sitesec: library ms.pagetype: edu author: jdeckerMS --- # Take tests in Windows 10 (Preview) **Applies to:** - Windows 10 Insider Preview > [Some information relates to pre-released product which may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. ] Many schools use online testing for formative and summative assessments. It's critical that students use a secure browser that prevents them from using other computer or Internet resources during the test. The **Take a Test** app in Windows 10, Version 1607, creates the right environment for taking a test: - **Take a Test** shows just the test and nothing else. - Students aren’t able to go to other websites. - Students can’t open or access other apps. - Students can't share, print, or record their screens. - Students can’t copy or paste. - Students can’t change settings, extend their display, see notifications, get updates, or use autofill features. - Cortana is turned off. ## How you use Take a Test ![Use test account or test url in Take a Test](images/take-a-test-flow.png) - **Use a test URL and a dedicated testing account** - A user signs in to the account and the **Take a Test** app automatically launches the pre-configured assessment URL in a single-app, kiosk mode. A student will never have access to the desktop in this configuration. We recommend this configuration for high stakes testing. - **Put a test URL with an included prefix on a web page or OneNote for students to click** - This allows teachers and test administrators an easier way to deploy assessments. We recommend this method for lower stakes assessments. [Learn how to set up Take a Test on a single PC](take-a-test-single-pc.md) [Learn how to set up Take a Test on multiple PCs](take-a-test-multiple-pcs.md) ## Related topics [Take a Test app technical reference](take-a-test-app-technical.md)