Test Mode

Test mode lets you experience your study exactly as participants will see it. Use it to verify everything works correctly before going live.

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Why Test?

Testing helps you:

• Verify flow: Make sure questions appear in the right order
• Check logic: Confirm conditional logic and screening work correctly
• Review experience: See the participant perspective
• Catch errors: Find typos, broken links, or confusing questions
• Validate timing: Estimate how long the study takes

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Entering Test Mode

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Taking a Test

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Using the Test Link

1. Copy the generated test link
2. Open it in a new browser window (or incognito/private mode)
3. Complete the study as a participant would
4. Answer each question and proceed through the flow

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Testing Tips

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What to Check

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Question Content

• All questions display correctly
• No typos or grammatical errors
• Question instructions are clear
• Answer options make sense

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Question Flow

• Questions appear in the right order
• Conditional logic works (questions show/hide correctly)
• Screening rules terminate when they should
• No dead ends or missing questions

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Media and Formatting

• Images display correctly
• Videos play (if applicable)
• Recording works for audio/video questions
• Formatting looks good on different devices

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Completion

• Study ends with a proper completion message
• No error messages or broken pages
• Total time is reasonable

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Testing Screening Rules

To test screening:

1. Answer in a way that should qualify you
2. Verify you continue to the full study
3. Start a new test
4. Answer in a way that should screen you out
5. Verify you’re terminated appropriately

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Testing Conditional Logic

For studies with conditional logic:

1. Map out all possible paths
2. Test each path by answering accordingly
3. Verify the right questions appear for each path

Example paths to test:

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Test Responses

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Are Test Responses Saved?

Yes, test responses are saved but marked as “test” data:

• Appear in your response list
• Clearly labeled as test responses
• Excluded from analysis reports
• Can be deleted if desired

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Cleaning Up Test Data

Test responses can be:

• Left as-is (they won’t affect analysis)
• Deleted individually
• Filtered out when viewing responses

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When to Test

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Required Testing Points

Test after:

• Creating or significantly editing your study
• Adding or modifying conditional logic
• Setting up screening rules
• Making any changes before publishing

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Re-Testing

Re-test if you:

• Edit questions after initial testing
• Change the order of questions
• Modify screening or logic rules

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Common Testing Mistakes

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Test Mode vs. Published

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Exiting Test Mode

Test mode doesn’t need to be “exited.” When you’re ready to go live:

1. Complete your testing
2. Fix any issues found
3. Re-test if you made changes
4. Proceed to publish your study

See Publishing Your Study for next steps.

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Test Checklist

Before publishing, confirm:

• Completed at least one full test
• Tested all conditional paths
• Verified screening rules work
• Checked on mobile device
• Timing is appropriate
• No errors or issues found
• Had someone else review if possible

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Next Steps