The Contest
Solutions to technical issues when conducting The Big Challenge in the Online format: display errors, lack of audio, or connection problems.
Updated 2 weeks ago
If you can’t locate the access code for the test, you can find it directly in your teacher account.
👉 The code is also included in the confirmation email sent to the coordinator a few days before the contest.
💡 Tip: Search your confirmation email using the keyword "prepare for the online format test".
If some questions aren’t displayed or the audio files aren’t working, you can refresh the page.
Steps based on screen size
On a large screen (computer, large tablet):
A message will appear on the test page reading:
"The page isn’t displaying correctly or there’s a problem with the audio file? Click here multiple times until the problem is resolved."
👉 Click this button several times until the issue is fixed or the file downloads.
On a smaller screen (smartphone, small tablet):
Click the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top-right corner of the screen.
A window will open, with a green button at the bottom of the window.
Click this button multiple times until the file loads.
💡 Tip: If the issue persists, try switching to a different browser (use Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) or clearing your browser cache.
If you can’t load a page, follow these steps:
1️⃣ Check your internet connection.
2️⃣ Refresh the page (CTRL + R on PC, CMD + R on Mac, or use the refresh button in your browser).
Good to know
The timer automatically pauses if the page encounters an issue.
Student responses are saved every minute, so no progress is lost.
💡 Tip: If the issue persists, try switching browsers or restarting the device.
If the sound in the questions isn’t working, try the following:
1️⃣ Refresh the page (CTRL + R on PC, CMD + R on Mac, or use the refresh button in your browser).
2️⃣ Check the audio settings on the device (muted sound, low volume, incorrectly connected headphones or earphones).
3️⃣ Switch to a different browser (use Chrome, Firefox, or Safari).
👉 Contact support if the problem persists after following these steps.
If you encounter a problem not listed here, don’t hesitate to contact our technical support team.
👉 Before and during the contest, our team is available to help resolve any issues.
💡 Tip: To save time, have the following information ready:
Your Big Challenge code (4 digits + 1 letter).
A detailed description of the issue.
The device and browser being used (e.g., "Samsung tablet with Chrome").