diff --git a/atlas/views.py b/atlas/views.py
index c836e5bf..46749d61 100755
--- a/atlas/views.py
+++ b/atlas/views.py
@@ -1288,7 +1288,7 @@ def collection_case_view(request, pk, case_number, take=False, cid=None, passcod
         if not collection.active:
             raise Http404("Exam not found")
 
-        if not collection.check_cid_user(cid, passcode, request):
+        if take and not collection.check_cid_user(cid, passcode, request):
             raise Http404("Error accessing exam")
 
     cases = collection.cases.all().order_by("casedetail__sort_order").prefetch_related()