Understanding Timing of Assessments in Xobin

Xobin offers flexible timing controls to help test creators design fair and well-structured assessments. One of the key timing features is Sectional Timers, which allow you to assign different time limits to individual sections of an assessment instead of applying a single timer to the entire test.

This approach ensures that candidates spend the right amount of time on each section based on its complexity, leading to more accurate and balanced evaluations.

How Sectional Timing Works

1. Independent Timing for Each Section

Each section in an assessment can have its own dedicated timer. For example:

• Logical Reasoning: 30 minutes
• Technical Skills: 45 minutes
• Verbal Ability: 20 minutes

Candidates must complete a section within its allotted time before moving on to the next one.

2. Customizable Time Limits

Test creators can set time limits for each section based on the nature of the questions and the effort required. Complex or technical sections can be given more time, while simpler sections can be completed within shorter durations.

3. No Time Limit When Not Set

If no timer is assigned to a section, candidates can take as much time as they need to complete it. This provides flexibility for sections where strict time control is not required.

Benefits of Sectional Timing

1. Balanced and Fair Evaluation

Sectional timing ensures candidates cannot spend excessive time on one section while neglecting others. Each section is evaluated independently, leading to a fairer assessment overall.

2. Reduced Time-Related Stress

Candidates can focus on one section at a time without worrying about managing time across the entire assessment.

3. Prevents Poor Time Management

Unlike a single overall timer, sectional timers prevent candidates from over-investing time in one area, ensuring better time distribution throughout the test.

4. Encourages Section-Wise Focus

Knowing the time available for each section helps candidates approach questions in a more organized and methodical manner.

5. Flexible for Different Skill Assessments

Sectional timing can be adapted to suit different question types, such as allocating more time for coding or technical sections and less time for aptitude or verbal sections.

6. Improves Test Structure and Efficiency

Breaking the assessment into timed sections creates a more structured experience, helping candidates perform consistently and enabling recruiters to make better hiring decisions.

Summary

Understanding and using sectional timing in Xobin allows recruiters to design assessments that are fair, structured and effective. By assigning appropriate time limits to each section, Xobin ensures candidates are evaluated accurately without unnecessary pressure, resulting in a better assessment experience for both candidates and recruiters.

Updated on: 12/18/2025