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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. 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 (

2021

2025-

22

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 IntelIntel™-based™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)

 for

for touchscreen devices

  • 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

    • - Tablet mode not supported

    (warning) 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 (

    2021

    2025-

    22

    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 only 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. 

    For

    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
    Supported Versions
     Estimated Minimum Version Support (2025-2026)Download TestNavSetup Instructions

    Tablets, Chromebooks, Chromeboxes

    Chrome OS

    91-94, 96 LTS, 98-101

    From Chrome Web Store
    *

     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

    Chrome OS

    ChromeOS


    iPadOS
    13-14

    17.3+, 18.x,

    15.2+

    For info on iOS 15, see

    TestNav - iOS 15 and secure testing

    26.x**

    See more info on iPadOS 17

    From the App Store

    Set Up TestNav on

    iOS

    iPadOS

    Laptops, Desktops

    Linux
    • Fedora
    33
    • 41 x64, 42x64 
    • Ubuntu
    18
    • 24.04 LTS x64

    From TestNav downloads

    Set Up TestNav on Linux

    macOS
    10.14-12
    14.x, 15.x, 26.x

    From TestNav downloads 

    Set Up TestNav on macOS

    Windows
  • 10 x64 - 1909, 20H2, 21H1
    • Windows 10 22H2
    • Windows 11 23H2
    •  Windows 11 24H2
    11 x64

    From TestNav downloads or Windows Store

    Set Up TestNav on Windows

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    You can use TestNav on Android only for non-secure tests. 

    *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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    Beta Testing in Progress
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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-

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    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.

    For TestNav through a Browser Link (kiosk-mode not available)

    For tests that do not require kiosk mode, you
    • You can use
    a TestNav app or the TestNav through one of the browsers in the table below:

    OS

    Versions and Corresponding Browsers

    • 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.

    Chrome OS

    91-101 → Google Chrome 91-101

    iPadOS

    13-14.x, 15.2+ → Safari 13.x-15.x

    macOS

    10.14, 10.15, 11, 12 → Safari 13.x-15.x; Firefox 63-94

    Apple silicon (ARM64) → Safari 15.x

    Windows

    10, 11 → Google Chrome 91-101, Microsoft Edge

    Upcoming Support Changes

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

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    Testing in Progress

    Chrome 102 (OS and browser)

    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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