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Pearson will release TestNav 8.3 on July 1, 2015. These TestNav 8.3 Requirements apply to customers when they take the 8.3 release.

For details on most recent support changes, see the Recently Updated

on the TestNav Online Support home

 page.

InfoThe requirements in this section reflect TestNav minimum

These reflect minimum and recommended requirements; however, some customers slightly vary requirements for their specific organizations.

TestNav does not prevent usage of older OS versions. Our team will provide full support to organizations that find the need to use an older OS that is not listed below.

Hardware Requirements (2025-26 School Year)

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Do not use devices that take 10 seconds or more to start/run applications.

Requirement

Details

Processor

x64 - AMD, ARM, ARM64, or Intel™-based*

Memory

4 GB RAM; Minimum - 2 GB RAM

Linux and iOS - 2 GB RAM; Minimum - 1 GB RAM

Screen Size

9.5-in

Resolution

1024 x 768

Other

- External keyboard and mouse (or touchpad) for touchscreen devices

  • Windows (required), Android
  • iOS (recommended)

- Local File access to home directory

  • OS X, macOS
  • Windows

- Wired keyboards (recommended)

- Tablet mode not supported

Virtual Environments
  • Some customers successfully use virtualization/thin clients; however, Pearson does not provide support for these technologies. 
  • Those using these technologies are responsible for their virtualized environment security and performance. 
  • Prior to high-stakes testing, customers should compare virtual environment performance to that of a non-virtual environment.

*Devices with ARM-based processors running Windows must be running Windows 11 to install TestNav.

Software Requirements (2025-26 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.

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Use supported operating systems as they appear on this page. Attempting to use an unsupported or beta version of an OS can result in TestNav error, as well as security issues during high-stakes tests. Pearson tests all beta and newly released OS versions to ensure functionality and security with TestNav BEFORE support is added in the tables below. 

We understand many of our customers are automatically downloading Chrome OS versions as soon as they become available. Due to Chrome OS frequent release cycles, Pearson continually tests beta versions of Chrome OS to efficiently add support. Any concerns with early testing will be communicated via a Technical Bulletin. We do not recommend betas to be used for interim or summative testing. See Beta Testing In-Progress section below for betas currently being tested.


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 Estimated Minimum Version Support (2025-2026)Download TestNavSetup Instructions
Chrome OS *

 Stable Channel (S)

  • 136+ 

Long-term support (LTS)

  • 132+

Note: 

  • This app will not work on Chrome OS releases prior to 116

  • The microphone and camera will not work on Chrome OS releases prior to 130

Not applicable.

Set Up TestNav on ChromeOS


iPadOS

17.3+, 18.x, 26.x**

See more info on iPadOS 17

From the App Store

Set Up TestNav on iPadOS

Linux
  • Fedora 41 x64, 42x64 
  • Ubuntu 24.04 LTS x64

From TestNav downloads

Set Up TestNav on Linux

macOS14.x, 15.x, 26.x

From TestNav downloads 

Set Up TestNav on macOS

Windows
  • Windows 10 22H2
  • Windows 11 23H2
  •  Windows 11 24H2

From TestNav downloads or Windows Store

Set Up TestNav on Windows

*For more details, see the Chrome OS Release Schedule and Long-term Support (LTS) on ChromeOS.

**The TestNav app cannot enforce horizontal mode on 12.9-inch or larger iPads held vertically, which limits its full functionality. Apple is addressing this issue.


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Operating Systems

chromeOS 146 beta


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  • For practice/non-secure tests, you can use a TestNav app OR access TestNav through a browser link (for example, samplecustomer.testnav.com). 
    • Practice tests/non-secure tests using Dynamic Text to Speech (DTTS) must be taken using Chrome, Edge or Firefox browser on Windows. 
    • Web extensions on non-secure tests are supported only on Chrome browser.

  • TestNav supports audio-recorder interactions only through the TestNav app on these OSs*:

    • Windows

    • Mac

    • iOS

    • Chrome OS

    *These interactions are not supported on any browser.

  • You can use TestNav on Android only for practice/non-secure tests.
  • Remote testing, dynamicTTS (DTTS), Audio Recorder, Read&Write and Co:writer are not supported on Linux.

Upcoming Support Changes

Pearson aligns support requirements with changing technologies. See the TestNav System Requirement Policy for details.

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.

Pearson pushes major TestNav upgrades twice a year—in summer and in winter. See TestNav App Updates for more information.


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Refer to the requirements on this page to set up browser-based TestNav or TestNav installable apps.

Hardware requirements1

SpecificationsWindows
Mac OS X
Linux
iOS
Android
Chrome OSSupported devicesDesktops
Laptops
TabletsDesktops
LaptopsDesktop
Laptop

iPad

TabletChromebook

Processor

x86/x32 and x64

Intel-based™

x86/x32 and x64

any

any

any

Memory

512 MB RAM

1 GB RAM

1 GB RAM

Minimum
512 MB RAM
(iPad 2)

Recommended
1 GB RAM
(iPad 3rd gen +)

1 GB RAM

Minimum
2 GB RAM

Recommended
4 GB RAM

Minimum screen size

9.5-in

9.5-in

9.5-in

9.5-in

9.5-in

9.5-in

Minimum screen resolution

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

Operating systemWindows 7, 8, 8.1
(Windows RT tablets are not supported) Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10

Fedora 19, 20

 Ubuntu 12.04, 14.04

iOS 8Android 5.0 LollipopChrome OS 43+Other

Wired external keyboard for tablets

Local File access to home directory

Wired external keyboard for tablets

Local File access to home directory

 

Wired external keyboard for tablets

Turn off Auto-Correction and Predictive text - see instructions

Wired external keyboard for tabletsWired external keyboard for tablets

1These requirements do not supersede the minimum requirements of the supported operating systems. Refer to the minimum requirements for the operating system.

Note

As a general rule regarding optimal online testing, you should avoid using any computer that takes noticeably long (10 seconds or more) to start and run applications.

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Allow the following URLs to open the following in any firewalls, proxy servers, or software used for Internet content filtering:

URL:Port 2
Your test delivery URL, for example:
*.testnav.com:80
*.testnav.com:443*.pearsontestcontent.com*.thawte.comgoogle-analytics.com (optional)

2 TestNav content is dynamically hosted in the cloud. No static IP addresses or ranges can be provided.

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Browser-based TestNav requirements

Browser

Operating systems

Other requirements

Firefox 38 and higher

Windows 7, 8, 8.1
Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10

  • Java 1.8
  • Enable pop-ups for TestNav

  • Create javaw.exe exception in Windows Firewall

  • Disable Skype plugins in Window 7

IE 11

Windows 7, 8.1

  • Java 1.8
  • Enable pop-ups for TestNav

  • Create javaw.exe exception in Windows Firewall

Safari 6.x

Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8

  • Java 1.8
  • Enable pop-ups for TestNav

Safari 7.x

Mac OS X 10.9

  • Java 1.8
  • Enable pop-ups for TestNav

Safari 8.x

Mac OS X 10.10

  • Java 1.8
  • Enable pop-ups for TestNav
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TestNav installable app requirements

Click the link in the table below to install the TestNav on the supported operating system.
Then, see for setup instructions.

Operating system
Download app
Setup instructions
Android 5.0 LollipopTestNav for AndroidAndroid 
Chrome OS 43 or higherTestNav for Chrome OSChromebook
iOS 8TestNav for iOSiPad

When using iPads, Chromebooks, or Androids, for testing, make note of which student uses each device. In the event that the student encounters a problem during testing, files necessary to resume each student's test session exist on only that specific device.

You must also complete specific processes to set up and run TestNav. If you have not already done so, see the Browser-based TestNav and Installable apps sections of Set Up Your Test Environment.

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Important Information

Upcoming Support Changes

September 2015 brings the newest addition to the TestNav online test platform - TestNav Desktop for TestNav 8.

You can track related support changes in the Recently Updated section of TestNav 8 Online Support. Pearson program teams will also notify customers of these changes when they take effect.