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[Platform Guides](https://support.shortlister.com/knowledge/platform-updates-guides?hsLang=en#platform-guides) # Limited Attempts You can determine the number of attempts candidates are allowed for each question. For instance, if you want to include a 'practice' question at the beginning of the interview, you can allow the candidate unlimited attempts. This gives them the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the platform before proceeding to the actual questions. As a result, the candidate will feel more at ease and confident having had a brief preview of the system and its functionality. **Where to Take Action** Login to your platform using the link below: [LOGIN HERE](https://go.shortlister.com/login) Once logged into your platform, navigate to the 'Activities' section signified by the speech bubble icon on the left-hand side. Then click the 'New' button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Please see the image below: ![](https://4019327.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/4019327/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-08-12%20at%2016.17.21.png?width=526&height=85&name=Screenshot%202024-08-12%20at%2016.17.21.png) After clicking 'New' and moving through the interview creation process, you will reach the question section. Once some question content has been added, you will see the options to add multiple attempts. Please see the image below: ![](https://4019327.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/4019327/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-08-12%20at%2016.15.44.png?width=526&height=250&name=Screenshot%202024-08-12%20at%2016.15.44.png) Tick the 'Allow multiple attempts to answer' box. Then select in the 'Attempt limit' drop-down box on the specific question, how many attempts you would like the candidate to have for that question! **Usage Examples** Here are a few scenarios in which this function might be useful: **1.** The initial question in the interview can serve as a warm-up exercise. It can be a general question designed to help the candidate get comfortable with the platform. Candidates are free to answer and practice as many times as they wish if the 'Unlimited' option is selected, before proceeding to the actual questions once they feel ready. **2.** Subsequent questions might allow for two attempts each. This gives candidates the opportunity to improve their response if they feel their first attempt wasn't their best, or if they believe they could perform better. 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