--- title: Test Generator Retakes Test Properties description: Test Generator provides test authors with a toolbox which can be used to produce everything from the simple to the complex in test design. The Retakes includes more than 27 possible retake options. The settings can be defined globally or customized per test. image: https://www.testshop.com/hubfs/Support-Documents/tutorials/Retakes/retakes_full-panel.gif --- [![Testshop](https://www.testshop.com/hs-fs/hub/95240/file-2207962380.png?width=226&name=file-2207962380.png "Testshop")](https://www.testshop.com) ### [![call testshop](https://www.testshop.com/hs-fs/hub/95240/file-2214127187-png/testshop/phone_img.png?width=23&name=phone_img.png "call testshop")](https://www.testshop.com/sales) Call Us : +1 928-380.6570 # Test Generator Properties A Best Practices Guide to Test Settings ## TG Toolbox: Retakes Test Generator includes more than 125 test settings.  It's the test author's toolbox which can be used to produce everything from the simple to the complex in test design. The Retakes feature provides a range of options involving the test taker's test session, and the policies that govern when test retakes are allowed. We encourage you to build on the basics and experiment or contact us to schedule an online consultation session.   ## Audience **Knowledge Level: **Intermediate to advanced-level t.authors, t.admins. [Definitions](https://www.testshop.com/test-generator-product-definitions) ![checklist](https://www.testshop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog-Images/DF%20Blogs/checklist.jpg?width=148&name=checklist.jpg) **Prerequisites: **You have participated in an online demo, or training session, or viewed a recording of a demo or training session. You have downloaded and installed TG on your Windows computer.  You have reviewed the  *Introduction to Test Generator* tutorial and have experimented by creating and publishing a test. ![Does_Corporate_Training_Make_Better_Employees](https://www.testshop.com/hs-fs/hub/95240/file-437432985.jpg?width=152&name=file-437432985.jpg) **Training/C****ustomer Support **Customers who have an active support subscription can schedule a training or consultation session: e: [support@testshop.com](mailto:support@testshop.com) or p: 928.380.6570. *Option*: You aren't (yet) a customer and need to find our more before making a decision--go ahead and  schedule an [online demo](https://www.testshop.com/schedule-demo). ## Settings **/1 Retake Options** ![retakes_only-when_section](https://www.testshop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Support-Documents/tutorials/Retakes/retakes_only-when_section.gif?width=377&name=retakes_only-when_section.gif) TG's *Retake Options* are selected by the test author during the creation of a test. **No Retakes** - the default setting **Retakes Allowed** . Unlimited or . Limit Retakes to #  **/2 ****Only When--**In this example Limit Retakes to 1, which means the original test attempt and one retake, and offering a subset of four options:  ![retakes1_only-when](https://www.testshop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Support-Documents/tutorials/Retakes/retakes1_only-when.gif?width=370&name=retakes1_only-when.gif) As a best practice we recommend testing the various options publishing the test in a "Sandbox" course--a course set up for peer evaluation--and logging in to the Tester to experience the test as a "test taker" or member of your test-taking audience. ## You Choose  **/3 ****At Beginning of Retake--**You also have the option of choosing what the t.taker will see when they login to retake a test. ![retakes_at-the-beginning](https://www.testshop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Support-Documents/tutorials/Retakes/retakes_at-the-beginning.gif?width=375&name=retakes_at-the-beginning.gif) *Show old answers*  Uses: practice tests, or tests designed for individuals who are preparing for a certification or promotions exam. *Show old questions, with no answers*  Uses: practice tests or tests which incorporate feedback and designed as instructional aids. *Show old questions, with no answers*  Enabled by default and typically used with one of TG's randomization options, the t.taker is presented with a new version of the test.  **/3 Staggered Retakes--** ![staggered-retakes](https://www.testshop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Support-Documents/tutorials/Retakes/staggered-retakes.gif?width=370&name=staggered-retakes.gif) [Learn more](https://www.testshop.com/test-generator-test-properties_staggered-retakes). ## Contact - +1-928-380-6570 - [support@testshop.com](mailto:) - - - ## company - [About Us](https://www.testshop.com/about-new) - [Support](https://www.testshop.com/tg-support-request) - [Blog](https://www.testshop.com/blog) ## Recent post [![Testshop](https://www.testshop.com/hs-fs/hub/95240/file-2211619311.png?width=34&name=file-2211619311.png "Testshop")](https://www.testshop.com) Testshop 2024. All RIGHTS RESERVED