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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: CelesteDG
---

# Take tests in Windows 10
**Applies to:**

-   Windows 10   


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.
- **Take a Test** clears the clipboard.
- 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 change settings, extend their display, see notifications, get updates, or use autofill features.
- Cortana is turned off.



## How to use Take a Test

![Set up and user flow for the Take a Test app](images/take_a_test_workflow.png)

- **Use an assessment 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 an assessment 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.

## How to set up Take a Test on PCs
You can use Take a Test to set up a test for a single PC or multiple PCs. Follow these links to learn how:
- [Set up Take a Test on a single PC](take-a-test-single-pc.md)
- [Set up Take a Test on multiple PCs](take-a-test-multiple-pcs.md)

## Related topics

[Create tests using Microsoft Forms](create-tests-using-microsoft-forms.md)

[Take a Test app technical reference](take-a-test-app-technical.md)