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Quizzes, psychometric tests, English communication tests, and video responses all work on phones. Programming, SQL, CSS, Excel, and typing tests need a desktop or laptop. Whatever the device, Google Chrome is the recommended browser.

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Mobile-Friendly Test Types

Equip supports many test types, and several of them work well on a phone or tablet. The table below shows which tests candidates can attempt on mobile.
Even when a test works on mobile, recruiters can require a computer for any test by turning on the Enforce Desktop proctoring setting. If it is enabled, the test will not load on phones or tablets. See Proctoring Settings.

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Desktop-Only Test Types

Programming, SQL, CSS, Excel, and Typing tests run in interactive environments, such as a code editor or a simulated spreadsheet, that need a full-size screen and keyboard. These tests can only be attempted on a desktop or laptop. Desktop-only tests carry a Desktop Only badge, so candidates know up front which device to use. For these test types, the Enforce Desktop setting is on by default.
If your assessment includes even one desktop-only test, ask candidates to attempt the entire assessment on a computer. Switching devices mid-way is possible, but starting on the right device avoids interruptions.
Google Chrome is the recommended browser for all Equip assessments and AI interviews. Some proctoring features depend on browser support, so the browser a candidate picks can matter. Before any test begins, Equip’s setup screen walks candidates through granting camera and microphone access, with built-in buttons to test both devices.
Candidates can verify their device works by attempting the free demo tests shown before the assessment. The demo checks the exact test types in the assessment, so a working demo means the real test will load too. See Demo Tests.

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Troubleshooting Device Issues

If a test will not load or the camera and microphone are not detected, work through this ladder in order. Most pre-start issues are resolved on the device itself.
1

Check the webcam and microphone

Confirm the camera and mic work in other apps, and that the browser has permission to use them. Equip’s setup screen includes test buttons for both.
2

Try an incognito or private window

Extensions and cached settings can block camera or screen access. An incognito window rules them out.
3

Switch browsers

Try Chrome first. If Chrome is unavailable, try Safari or Edge, and use Firefox only as a last resort.
4

Switch devices

If nothing works, open the same assessment link on a different computer. An unfinished attempt resumes on the new device. See Resume Your Attempt for how timers behave when resuming.
A candidate who has not yet seen any questions can safely click their assessment link again on any device. For issues that appear after questions have loaded, see Candidate Issues.
  • Test Types - Every test type Equip supports and what each one measures
  • Demo Tests - The free practice tests that verify a candidate’s device before the real assessment
  • Taking an Assessment - The full candidate flow from invitation to submission
  • Candidate Issues - What to do when a candidate cannot start or finish a test