Optionally limit yourself for the amount of time to spend per word. If you can't answer the word during this time period, then testing advances to the next word. Set the time limit between 2 and 60 seconds.

The screen below shows the testing method called Type in Pinyin Given Characters. Notice also that the Test tones option is selected.

If you ever get stuck during testing ... you can do one of the following 4 things to get you moving:

The screen below shows multiple choice of Pinyin given Chinese characters. It also shows that a timer is being used (currently shows 4 seconds remaining for the current word).

* these testing methods require a Chinese font system (such as TwinBridge, Chinese Star, RichWin, Chinese Windows, etc.)