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How much time do we have for the optional breaks?
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Used to be 10 mins. Now it is 8 minutes.
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1 thing to know which isn’t available online is that, when you return from the break and click to proceed to the section, a screen with instructions for that section will appear. This screen I believe lasts for 120 secs. You can use this time for plugging in your ear plugs or jotting something on your scratch pad! :)
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Don't forget palm scan will be done during the breaks. Both the time when you come out and get back in. It takes around 30 - 40 seconds.
Also, you can't utilize your break inside the testing area.
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