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ID and passwords do not expire.
In general tests do not expire.
However, check with your company to makes sure there is not an internal deadline for your testing.
Tests are available on the site any day or time (24/7).
Proctored tests
If doing live proctoring, get with your company contact to make sure there is not a specific time needed for testing.
If online proctoring via Gracor & ProctorFree, tests can be taken any time.
On your HOME Dashboard screen, first screen you see when you log in, you will see all tests assigned to you on the left side of the screen.
You need to take ALL of the tests that appear to have completed all your testing.
In general tests have a one (1) hour time limit per test.
However, check with your company to makes sure there is not an internal timeline they are imposing on your testing.
No outside tools or aids (digital or hardcopy) may be used during any tests. Examples: dictionaries, online browsing, recording devices, translation software, etc.
Chrome is the recommended browser for Gracor test site.
Edge can be used for Reading, Writing and Translation tests but can provide problematic for verbal tests (LS and INT)
Firefox can be used on for Reading, Writing and Translation tests but only the most recent version of Firefox should be used for verbal tests (LS and INT).
Internet Explorer, Safari, and some versions of FireFox, do not currently support certain security and recording features and should not be used for testing.
Smartphones cannot be used for testing.
Tablets can be used if your company has requested it. Please confirm with your manager, supervisor or recruiter prior to trying to test with a tablet.
You should have a reliable, solid and preferably fast internet connection for testing.
To test with a poor connection can cause your connection to dropped, broken while testing and/or interrupt uploads resulting in the need to redo tests, corrupted audio files and/or difficulty in or skipped uploading audio files (for verbal testing).
If your current location does not provide a reliable internet connection, wait until you are in a location that has one.
Listening & Speaking: Each question may be listened to two (2) times (initial plus one rewind).
Interpretation tests: Each statement may be listened to two (2) times (initial plus one rewind).
ATP Tests: Passages 1 and 2 should listened to one time (no rewinding). Passages 3, 4, and 5 may be listened to two times (initial plus one rewind).
Once the recording is playing grab the progress circle & drag back to the begging.
Prior to testing make sure your microphone is ON and if prompted, you allow your microphone permission to recording on the Gracor Test site.
In General:
Listen to each question/statement using the audio player in each section
When you are finished listening to the statement, hit the “Record My Answer” button.
Hit the Stop icon when you are finished speaking
Then hit the “Upload” button.
Repeat these steps for all 10 questions.
Click the Submit button when finished with all statements.
Be Patient. Depending on your internet connection speed this may take some time.
Note: detailed instructions appear before each test to help guide you in recording.
You need a microphone for INT and LS tests.
Be sure it is turned on, unmuted and on a high volume.
When prompted by your browser “allow” or “Give Permission” to the site to access your microphone.
You need a camera on only if your test is being Proctored.
Yes, you need to take all tests that appear on your HOME Dashboard.
Reading tests come in sets of two (2) or three (3) components per language. All components assigned must be taken to complete a Reading test.
Once you begin a test do not hit Refresh or Reload on any test page. You will lose all your answers and the test timer will not restart, so you will have less time to complete the test.
When doing audio tests, during uploads do not hit any other key or move away from the page. Depending on your connection speed the files can take some time to upload.
Use a computer or laptop for optimum testing experience.
A tablet may be used if allowed by your company, please check with them prior to testing.