FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

STEP ONE: MEETING THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

What technical requirements must my computer meet for the test?
Before I register for the test, I need to deactivate pop-up blockers. How do I do this?
Who do I contact for Technical Support?

STEP TWO: REGISTERING FOR THE TEST

I need to enter my license key in the first field. What is this?
Can my license key expire?
What is the purpose of creating Username and Password?
What if I have forgotten my password?
If I receive an error message: “Invalid License Key”, what do I do?

STEP THREE: TAKING THE TEST

I started to take the test but it froze, performed strangely, or stopped functioning. What do I do?
Are there instructions for the test?
How do I mark a test item/select an option as my answer?
Is the test timed?

STEP FOUR: THE TEST RESULTS

How do I view my results?
Are the results sent by email?
I took the test but I did not receive the results by email. What should I do?

Q: What technical requirements must my computer meet for the test?

Before you register for the test, it is essential to make sure that your computer meets the following minimum technical requirements:

  • Microsoft® Windows® versions 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7; Mac OS X
  • Browsers: Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 1.5+, Safari 4.0+
  • Adobe® Flash player version 9 or higher
  • 512 MB RAM, 1000 MHz CPU
  • Sound card, external speakers or a headset
  • For optimal viewing experience please set your screen resolution to 1024x768 pixels

Q: Before I register for the test, I need to deactivate pop-up blockers. How do I do this?

In Internet Explorer go to Tools. Click on Pop-up Blocker in the drop-down list and change your settings to Turn Off Pop-up Blocker

In Firefox go to Tools, Options, uncheck Block pop-up windows. Alternately you may click Exceptions and add the website address to list of sites allowed to open pop-up windows.

In Safari go to Preferences, click on Security at the top of the window. Uncheck the box Block pop-up windows to disable this feature.

NOTE: If problem persists, please make sure to disable pop-up blockers in your browser add-ons (example: Google, Yahoo, MSN toolbars etc.)

Q: Who do I contact for Technical Support?

Please send your e-mail to info@berlitztesting.com

Q: I need to enter my license key in the first field. What is this?

A license key is a unique code that consists of a combination of letters and numbers.
Your license key is for Berlitz Proficiency Test only. It allows you to take the test and is valid for only one test.

Q: Can my license key expire?

No, there is no expiration date for the license key.

Q: If I receive an error message: “Invalid License Key”, what do I do?

Re-enter your license key to ensure you did not mistype it.

Q: What is the purpose of creating Username and Password?

Your registered username and password will allow you to log into the system and take another test if you decide to do so. You do not need to register again.

Q:What if I have forgotten my password?

Go to Welcome to Berlitz Online Testing page, click on Forgot Your Password? and enter your username. Email message with your password will be sent to your registered email address.

Q: I started to take the test but it froze, performed strangely, or stopped functioning. What do I do?

First, please check your computer system. Does it meet the technical requirements? (see What technical requirements must my computer have for the test?). If it does not, you will need to take the test on a computer that meets these requirements.

If your computer meets the technical requirements, close down the application, go to Welcome to Berlitz Online Testing page and log in with your registered username/password. On the next page click Continue button to continue your interrupted test.

If the test continues to freeze, perform strangely, or stop functioning, please contact info@berlitztesting.com.

Q: Are there instructions for the test?

Yes. When you start the test, you are given an overview of instructions. In addition, you are given an example of each type of test item before you are given items to answer.

Q: How do I mark a test item/select an option as my answer?

All of the test items are multiple-choice. To select an option as your answer, click the box next to the option you choose. You must verify each answer by clicking Continue button at the lower right hand corner of the screen before you move to the next test item.

Q: Is the test timed?

Yes. In the upper right hand corner you see a timer. It shows you how much time you have for each test item.

Q: How do I view my results?

Immediately after you complete the last test item your results will appear on the screen. The results consist of two numeric raw scores, a total numeric raw score, and a score based on the Common European Framework (CEF) Proficiency Scale.

Q: Are the results sent by email?

Yes. The results are sent immediately to the email address that you input into the registration page of the test.
Note that your test result will be emailed in a language selected as Support language during registration.

Q: I took the test but I did not receive the results by email. What should I do?

Please check your Junk folder first to make sure the test results e-mail was not filtered out by Spam blocker.
If you still do not find the e-mail, please contact info@berlitztesting.com.