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@unusualpolaroid3411 hours agoGermany
What should I do if an online case platform logs me out while the timer keeps running?
- Interview/Tech Issues
I am worried about technical issues during an online case. If the platform logs me out or freezes but the timer appears to keep running, what should I document and who should I contact?
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