For details on most recent support changes, see the Recently Updated page.
These reflect minimum and recommended requirements; however, some customers slightly vary requirements for their specific organizations.
Hardware Requirements (2021-22 School Year)
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Processor | ARM, ARM64* |
Memory | 4 GB RAM; Minimum - 2 GB RAM
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Screen Size | 9.5-in |
Resolution | 1024 x 768 |
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Software Requirements (2021-22 School Year)
Annually, Pearson updates support requirements based on the TestNav System Requirement Policy. Districts should use this policy to determine annual purchasing needs and prepare devices. See Upcoming Support Changes below this section for more info on coming changes.
For TestNav Apps (kiosk-mode available)
When necessary for some tests, TestNav apps can run in kiosk mode,which prevents students from accessing any other web pages or applications while testing.
Devices/OS | Supported Versions | Download TestNav | Setup Instructions |
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iOS | 13-14.x | ||
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Windows | 10 x64 - 1909, 20H2, 21H1 | From TestNav downloads or Windows Store | |
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TestNav supports audio recorder interactions only through the TestNav app on these OSs*:
*These interactions are not supported on any browser. |
For TestNav through a Browser Link (kiosk-mode not available)
For tests that do not require kiosk mode, you can use a TestNav app or the TestNav through one of the browsers in the table below:
OS | Versions and Corresponding Browsers |
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Chrome OS | 91-97 → Google Chrome 91-97 |
iOS | 13-14.x → Safari 13.x-14.x |
macOS | 10.14, 10.15, 11, 12 → Safari 13.x-14.x; Firefox 63-94 Apple silicon (ARM64) → Safari 14.x |
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Upcoming Support Changes/TestNav
UpdatesUpgrades
Pearson aligns support requirements with changing technologies. See the TestNav System Requirement Policy for details.
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Testing in Progress
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When operating system updates are released, Pearson first tests a beta version and reports bugs to developers. When the final version is publicly released, Pearson also tests this version to ensure TestNav compatibility before supporting it. When hardware or software deprecates, Pearson drops support for it.
TestNav App Update General InfoUpgrades General Info
Pearson pushes major TestNav upgrades twice a year—in summer and in winter. Pearson coordinates with each program a timeline for pushing an upgraded TestNav versionCustomers may take app releases at varying times, depending on testing sessions. Methods . At the coordinated time, the upgrade pushes to your program without any action required. If a student did not sign out of a device, the next student to use the device may need to sign in again to begin testing with the latest version.
In summer (typically in June), an updated version of the TestNav apps comes available. Methods for app updates vary by app and OS.OS as shown below:
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Auto update The TestNav app for the following OSs auto updates - No action required*:
Download from App Store:
Download from download.testnav.com:
*Unless the auto-update feature is disabled. If disabled, download updated versions from the appropriate app store. You must download the TestNav desktop app from download.testnav.com for the following OSs:
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