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# Writing test
The first page a test taker sees when starting a Writing assessment is the **Begin Test** screen.
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Note that sometimes, depending upon the browser, the test taker may see a **Play** button instead. In that case, the test taker should click on the Play button to play the welcome message.
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After the welcome message has finished playing, the test taker should click **Begin.**
Next, the avatar will provide a brief introduction to the test and display a **Start Test** button as shown below. The test taker should click **Start Test** to begin the assessment:
Once **Start Test** is clicked, the first question is presented along with a **Preparation Timer**, as shown below:
The test taker may skip the preparation period by clicking **Start Writing**. Once the preparation timer expires, the test taker can begin typing their response in the answer field, and a **Writing Timer** is displayed, as shown below.
The test taker should write their answer on this screen. Once the writing timer expires, the next question is presented automatically. Alternatively, the test taker can click **Submit** to submit their response before the writing timer expires.
After all questions have been completed, the test taker is shown a completion message indicating that the assessment is finished. The test taker can then close the window to exit the test.