What is Device Control?
The Device Control setting allows you to choose whether candidates can access a test or interview on:
Desktop / Laptop (Computer)
Mobile devices (Phones)
Both
If you want to restrict candidates from using mobile devices, you can do so with this setting.
How to configure Device Control
Device Control is available under the Integrity & Experience settings while creating or editing a test.
To configure Device Control:
Open your test
Go to Integrity & Experience
Locate the Device Control section
Review or update the selected device option
Depending on the test setup, Device Control may be pre-selected automatically to ensure candidates use a supported device.
For new tests
When you create a new test, Device Control is enabled by default under the Integrity & Experience tab.
The default selection is Take the test only on computers
This is the recommended setting to ensure full compatibility across all question types and integrity features
You can change this setting if your test supports mobile devices.
For existing tests
For existing tests, Device Control is automatically set based on the questions and integrity features already used in the test.
Existing tests that support mobile devices
If an existing test:
Contains only mobile-supported question types (such as MCQs or MCAs)
Does not include coding, programming, or work-sample questions
Uses minimal or no advanced proctoring or integrity features
Then Device Control is set by default to:
Take the test on computers and mobile devices
This means candidates can continue taking the test on both devices without any change to current behavior.
Existing tests that support only computer
If an existing test includes any features that are not supported on mobile, Device Control is automatically set to: Take the test only on computers
This applies when the test includes, for example:
Programming, database, data science, DevOps, or project-based questions
Work sample questions that require file uploads
Sherlock AI or advanced proctoring features
Full-screen enforcement, screen recording, or advanced screen tracking
Restricting the test to computers ensures candidates have a stable and reliable test experience.
As mention, some question types and integrity features don’t support mobile devices. In such cases, Device Control is automatically set to computer only.
Refer to this article to see a detailed breakdown of supported and unsupported features on mobile devices Read more