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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.

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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.

Hardware Requirements (2021-22 School Year)

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

- External keyboard and mouse (or touchpad)

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for touchscreen devices

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

- Local File access to home directory

  • OS X, macOS
  • Windows
Wired

- Wired keyboards (recommended)

  • Convertible Chromebooks - no tablet mode
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    - 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.

    *

    macOS only

    For details on support changes, see the Recently Updated page.

    Upcoming Support Changes

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

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    • Chrome OS 98
    • iOS 15
    • macOS 12 Monterey

    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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    titleImportant Notes
    • 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

    When

    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 Info

    Customers may take app releases at varying times, depending on testing sessions. Methods for app updates vary by app and OS.

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    Auto update - No action required*:

    • Android
    • Chrome
    • Windows Store

    Download from App Store:

    •  iOS app

    Download from download.testnav.com:

    • TestNav desktop app

    *Unless the auto-update feature is disabled. If disabled, download updated versions from the appropriate app store.

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


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    Software Requirements (2021-22 School Year)
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    :https://support.assessment.pearson.com/x/HwYcAQ