> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.equip.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Taking an Assessment on Equip
> What candidates can expect from invitation to submission.
You received an Equip assessment link from a recruiter, either as a personal email invitation or a shared URL. This page walks you through the whole journey: signing in, preparing your device, attempting each test, and confirming your submission.
The short version: sign in with your email, attempt the free **demo tests** first, complete every test in order, and only close the tab after you see the **Assessment Completed** screen.
## Before You Start
### Sign in and verify your email
Equip does not ask you to create an account or set a password. You verify your identity with your email address.
Click the link in your invitation email, or open the shared URL your recruiter gave you. On the "Sign in to continue" page, enter your email address to receive a verification code.
Equip sends a **6-digit code** to that email address. Enter the code and select **Verify & Continue**. The code expires in **30 minutes**, so complete this step promptly.
Equip asks you to confirm your **first name**, **last name**, and **email address**.
Your recruiter may ask for a few details before the assessment begins, such as your phone number, LinkedIn URL, college, graduation year, or work experience. You are only asked for information the recruiter enabled and Equip does not already have.
If you were invited by email, your link is unique to you. The verification code is always sent to the invited email address, so the link cannot be used by anyone else. You can, however, open it yourself on a different device and continue where you left off.
### Read the instructions page
After signing in, an **instructions page** greets you by name and shows how the assessment is structured, for example "test 1 of 3". It lists instructions for each test, any custom notes from your recruiter, and guidance specific to each test type, such as quiz navigation rules or available programming languages.
Some assessments also have a start window. If your recruiter set one, you will see a message like "You can only start the assessment after {time}" or "before {time}". You cannot begin outside that window.
### Attempt the demo tests
Before the actual tests, Equip shows a **Demo Tests** page. Demo tests take about a minute, are completely free, and let you get comfortable with the interface and proctoring setup before anything counts.
Candidates who attempt demo tests tend to score higher on their assessments. If you have already attempted them, you can select **Skip to Assessment**.
Demo tests are clearly labelled "Not Actual Assessment - Just Demo Tests". Finishing only a demo test does not submit your assessment. Make sure you continue into the real tests.
### Check your device
Google Chrome on a desktop or laptop is the safest choice for any assessment. Some test types also work on phones, while others require a desktop.
| Works on mobile | Desktop only |
| ---------------------------- | ------------- |
| Quiz (MCQs, essays) | Programming |
| Psychometric | SQL |
| English Communication (CEFR) | CSS |
| Video Response | Excel, Typing |
Desktop-only tests carry a **Desktop Only** badge, and your recruiter may block phones and tablets entirely. If a test will not load, check your webcam and microphone, then try incognito mode, then a different browser, then a different device. See [Device Compatibility](/device-compatibility) for full guidance.
## During the Test
### Proctoring and consent
Most assessments are proctored by AI. Depending on what your recruiter configured, Equip may access your camera, microphone, and screen while a test is running.
Before each test starts, you see exactly which proctoring measures are active, and you consent to the proctoring report being shared with your recruiter. Grant camera and microphone permissions when your browser asks, or the test cannot begin.
### Timers
There is no single countdown for the whole assessment. Time limits apply **per test** or **per question**, and a time-remaining display stays visible while you work.
Tests with a per-test timer run on the clock, not on your activity. A 45-minute test started at 11:00 ends at 11:45 even if your internet drops in between, so reconnect and resume as quickly as you can.
### Quiz display modes
Quizzes behave differently depending on how your recruiter set them up. The instructions on screen always tell you which mode you are in.
| Mode | How it works |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Navigable** | You can skip questions and return to them later, moving freely across questions. |
| **One-by-one** | Questions appear one at a time, each possibly with its own timer and negative points. If you skip a question, you cannot return to it. |
| **All-at-once** | Every question is shown on a single screen. If the quiz is timed, it auto-submits when time runs out. |
In a one-by-one quiz, reloading the page blocks your current question and moves you to the next one. Avoid refreshing unless you have to.
### Other test types
Coding tests run in a browser-based editor where you pick your programming language. SQL tests give you a live query environment, Excel tests use a simulated spreadsheet, and CSS tests show your output next to the target design.
For audio and video response questions, the allowed number of retakes and the minimum and maximum answer durations are shown on screen and enforced automatically.
### If you get disconnected
Losing your connection or accidentally closing the tab does not end your assessment. Click the same assessment link again from any device and Equip resumes your attempt wherever possible. Proctoring keeps working through the outage: evidence is captured offline and synced once you reconnect.
For tests with per-question timers, the question you were on is forfeited and you continue from the next one. For tests with per-test timers, the clock keeps running while you are away. See [Resume Your Attempt](/resume-your-attempt) for details.
## Submitting
### Submit each test
You complete and submit each test in order before moving to the next. For audio and video answers, an upload progress indicator appears after you submit, with diagnostics if your connection is slow. Stay on the page until the upload finishes.
### The completion screen
When you finish the final test, you see the **Assessment Completed** screen with a green check mark and the note "You may contact your recruiter for the results." At this point you can safely close the tab.
Some recruiters configure a redirect. In that case the completion screen shows "You will be automatically redirected in 5 seconds. Please wait." and then takes you to their chosen page.
If you are unsure whether you finished, open your assessment link again. Seeing the Assessment Completed screen confirms your submission. Seeing an option to continue means some tests are still unfinished, and you can complete them right away.
### Results
Equip shares your scores and reports with the recruiter who invited you. Contact your recruiter directly for your results and next steps.
## Related Resources
* [Demo Tests](/demo-tests) - Why the practice run before the real tests is worth a minute
* [Device Compatibility](/device-compatibility) - Supported browsers, devices, and troubleshooting steps
* [Resume Your Attempt](/resume-your-attempt) - What happens to your timer when you disconnect
* [Candidate Login Methods](/candidate-login-methods) - How the 6-digit verification code works