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# Create Test Sections
> Add and configure test sections in Pear Assessment to replicate state test environments with section-level settings
Pear Assessment gives Enterprise users the ability to create test sections to replicate state tests more precisely. Most state tests include sections with different settings: states use sections to group items with specific configurations and to limit test time in a single sitting. Adding sections and applying section-level controls lets educators simulate the actual test environment more effectively.
## Add Sections to a Test
1. In the navigation menu, click **Test**.
2. Click **Create New Test**.
3. Click **Create Section**.
4. Once a section is created, click **Select Items** to add questions to the section.
5. Click **Add**.
6. Click **Done** when ready.
7. The screen redirects to the **Manage Sections** tab, where you can create another section or proceed to settings.
8. Create as many sections as needed, then go to the **Settings** tab.
9. In **Settings**, navigate to **Section Settings**.
10. Configure the following options as needed:
* Prevent navigation to other sections
* Show a calculator, or choose no calculator
* Create section-specific settings by clicking the section name
* Lock sections
If administrators have assigned tests with **Lock Section** enabled, teachers can open sections for students from the **Live Class Board**.
## Move Items Between Sections
After a test has been drafted and before it has been assigned, you can move items from one section to another in two ways:
* Drag the item from one section to the next.
* Check the box next to the item, navigate to the top right, click **Move To**, and select the desired section number.
## Frequently Asked Questions
### How Many Sections Can Be Created on a Test?
Pear Assessment limits tests to seven sections. The button to add a new section is disabled after seven sections are created.
### Do I Have to Save Each Section When I Am Done?
No. Pear Assessment auto-saves sections: you do not need to save after creating each one.
### Do I Have to Add Items to a Section Before Creating Another Section?
No. You can create all sections first and add items to each one afterward.
### Do I Have to Use Already Created Items for the Sections?
No. When you go to **Select Items** in a section, there is an option to **Create New Item**, the same as when creating a test.
## Resources