Setting Allocated Response Time
Explain what Allocated Response Time is and how to set the maximum time a candidate has to record their answer.
What is Allocated Response Time?
Allocated Response Time is the maximum duration a candidate has to record their answer to a question. When the time runs out, recording stops automatically.
How to Set Allocated Response Time
Create or edit the question
Open the question settings when you create a new question or edit an existing one.
Find the Allocated Response Time field
Locate the Allocated Response Time field in the question settings.
Enter a value from 1 to 5 minutes
Set Allocated Response Time to a number between 1 and 5.
Setting Options
- 1 minute — 60 seconds to complete the response. Best for quick and concise answers.
- 2 minutes — 120 seconds to provide the answer.
- 3 minutes — 180 seconds for a standard detailed response.
- 4 minutes — 240 seconds for more complex or in-depth answers.
- 5 minutes — 300 seconds for comprehensive answers.
Best Practices
- 1 min — Use for quick screening or simple questions.
- 2 to 3 min — Use for standard interview questions.
- 4 to 5 min — Use for complex, detailed, or technical questions.
More time = Detailed answers. Less time = Concise, focused responses.
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