Use this page to set up ADAM and ensure that you meet system requirements for optimal use. 

This document does not contain requirements for TestNav online test delivery. For TestNav hardware and software requirements, see TestNav System Requirements and Guidelines.

Virtual environments are not supported.

Hardware Requirements

Requirement

Details

Processor

Cumulative speed greater than 233MHz 

Memory

Minimum 256MB, 50 MB of available storage

Peripherals (optional)

  • External keyboard - wired or Bluetooth
  • Mouse/trackpad - wired or Bluetooth
  • Headset or earbuds - wired or Bluetooth (only for students using Text-to-Speech)

Operating System Requirements

Devices/OS

Supported Versions

Chromebooks, iPads

Chrome OS

72 - 105.x

iPadOS

12.1 - 16

Laptops, Desktops, Tablets (Windows)

macOS

10.13 - 12

Windows

10+

Assistive Devices

ADAM supports common screen readers by operating system.

OS

Supported screen reader

Chrome OS

ChromeVox

Windows

JAWS

macOS/iPadOS

Voiceover

Internet and Network Requirements

Wired or wireless Internet connectivity is required for all devices throughout the duration of the assessment. While there are no required bandwidth minimums, 5-10MB per second per student is a general guideline for online assessment.

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