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List of Problems Help (TEST mode)

How would I know which mode I am in, Test or Test Review?
While on the List of Problems page, you are in the Test mode if "Stop This Test" button is available, and in Test Review mode, if "Stop This Test" button is not available. While on the Problem page, you are in the Test mode if "Show Right Answer" button is not available, and in Test Review mode, if "Show Right Answer" button is available.

On the List of Problems page, what are the squares to the left of the problem description?
| means that the user has not visited the problem yet
| means that the user has visited the problem but has not registered the answer
| means that the user has registered the answer.

On the List of Problems page, what do the numbers 0:01:23 to the right of the problem description mean?
They are the total time (hours:minutes:seconds) the user spent on solving the problem: time spent on a problem during each visit is added up.

On the List of Problems page, what are the numbers in the first column from the left?
They indicate the order number for each problem.

On the List of Problems page, what are the numbers in the second column from the left?
They indicate the level of difficulty for the problem. In this system, problems are divided into 4 difficulty categories, increasing from 1 to 4.

How do I enter a problem from the List of Problems page?
Point the cursor to a chosen problem description and click on it.

Am I allowed to visit the same problem more than once?
User may visit each problem an unlimitied number of times, regardless of whether the answer is registered or not.

How do I register an answer to a problem?
While in a Problem, enter the answer and click "Register Answer" button located in the left frame. When a check mark appears on this button, the answer is registered. Click "Register Answer" button right now ... ... and watch how it shows that the user's answer is registered.

Can a registered answer be changed?
Yes. On every visit to a problem, user has a choice to register a new answer or not. The system remembers and analyzes the last of the registered answers.

How can I return to List of Problems page from a problem?
Click "One Level Up" button on the left frame or "Back" button on your browser to return to List of Problems page from a problem.

What does the time displayed on the timer on the left frame on the List of Problems page mean?
It shows the total time spent by user on solving all test problems.

What does the time displayed on the timers on the left frame on the Problem page mean?
Timer above displays the total time spent by user on solving all test problems. Timer below displays the total time spent by user on all visits to this problem.

I have a slow computer. Does it mean that I am at a disadvantage compared to those with fast computers?
No. The system registers the time spent by user on solving problems only. Time spent on navigation and choosing problems is not registered.

Does the timer count the time spent in Problem Help as time used on solving a problem.
No, the timer is stopped while the user is in Problem Help.

How do I transfer from Test mode to Test Review mode?
Click on "Stop This Test" button on the List of Problems page for transfer from Test mode to Test Review mode.

When may I transfer to Test Review mode?
It may be done on any visit to the List of Problems page, including the initial visit.

How can I interrupt Test?
Test interruption occurs either automatically when time chosen by user runs out, or by clicking on "Stop This Test" button located on the left frame.

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