✅ Why You Should Clear Your Cache Before Your Session
Your browser stores temporary files (called “cache”) to help websites load faster. However, during assessments or interviews, this can cause:Problem During the Test | Why It Happens |
---|---|
Test page not loading properly | Outdated files or corrupted cache |
Buttons or webcam not working | Cached scripts conflicting with new test settings |
Audio/video lag or freeze | Unoptimized performance due to leftover data |
Login or session failures | Expired cookies from a previous session |
🔄 How to Clear Your Cache (Supported Browsers Only)
👉 Google Chrome (Desktop)
- Click the three-dot menu (top-right corner)
- Go to More tools > Clear browsing data
- Set Time range to All time
- Check:
- Cookies and other site data
- Cached images and files
- Click Clear data
- Restart Chrome
👉 Mozilla Firefox (Desktop)
- Click the menu icon (three lines) > Settings
- Navigate to Privacy & Security
- Under Cookies and Site Data, click Clear Data
- Select:
- Cookies and Site Data
- Cached Web Content
- Click Clear, then restart Firefox
👉 Microsoft Edge (Desktop)
- Click the three-dot menu (top-right corner)
- Select Settings > Privacy, search, and services
- Scroll to Clear browsing data
- Click Choose what to clear
- Set Time range to All time
- Check:
- Cookies and other site data
- Cached images and files
- Click Clear now
- Restart Edge
⏲️ When to Clear Cache
Please clear your cache right before:- A proctored assessment
- A live or one-way video interview
- Any session that was rescheduled or restarted