> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.talview.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Understanding the Timer and Auto-Submit in an Objective assessment

In this article, you will learn about the **timer** and **auto-submit** features in Objective Assessment. This helps you manage your time and complete the assessment smoothly without needing to manually submit.

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### Step-by-Step Guide

[Understanding Timer and Auto-Submit in an Objective test](https://demo.arcade.software/qSuscFyskm0wDuOzNl70?embed\&embed_mobile=tab\&embed_desktop=inline\&show_copy_link=true)

### Timer Display Toggle

* You may see a timer during your objective assessment which shows how much time is remaining.
* Timer display can be toggled to **hide the timer** from your view depending on the test settings configured by the administrators or examiners. Use this feature to avoid getting overwhelmed by constantly watching the countdown.
* Hiding the timer means the candidate will not visually see the countdown but the time limit for the assessment still runs in the background.

> **Note:** When there’s **last 10 secs left** to finish the assessment, the color of the timer turns to red automatically.

### Auto-Submit on Timer End

* When the timer reaches zero, the assessment is **auto-submitted** immediately.
* Auto-submission ensures all answers that the candidate provided up to that point are saved and submitted for evaluation, preventing loss of work if the candidate runs out of time.
* This feature is critical in timed assessments to maintain the integrity of the exam and fairness for all candidates by strictly enforcing time limits.

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> **Additional Tips:**
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> * Always keep track of the time yourself even if the timer is hidden, so you can pace your answers effectively.
> * Ensure a stable internet connection to avoid disruptions that may affect auto-submission at the timer end.
> * Avoid waiting until the last moments to answer questions; the auto-submit triggers promptly as soon as time runs out.
> * If possible, practice with timed sample tests to get comfortable managing your time within the set limits.


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