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

Upcoming Support Changes

Pearson aligns support requirements with changing technologies. 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.

Testing in ProgressSupport Ending - 2018-19 School Year
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  • Chrome OS 67 and 68
  • iOS 12
  • Mac 10.14

The support changes below will take place with the upcoming Summer 2018 TestNav 8.11 release

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Operating Systems:

  • Android 5 and 6
  • Chrome OS versions 57-66
  • iOS versions 10.2 and 10.2.1
  • macOS versions 10.9 and 10.10

Browsers:

  • Firefox ESR 52

For ProctorCache upcoming changes, see ProctorCache System Requirements.

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titleTestNav App Updates

Note that customers may take TestNav releases at varying times, depending on testing sessions.

TestNav App
Update Process
Android appAuto update - No action required.*
Chrome appAuto update - No action required.*
Windows Store appAuto update - No action required.*
iOS appDownload updated version from App Store.
Desktop appDownload updated version from download.testnav.com.

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

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Hardware Requirements ♦ Software Requirements

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

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Do not use devices that take 10 seconds or more

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iPads

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Chromebooks
Chromeboxes

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Hardware Requirements (2020-21 School Year)

Requirement

Details

Processor

x86/x32 and x64

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; AMD, ARM*, or Intel-based™

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any

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any

Memory

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4 GB

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RAM; Minimum - 2 GB RAM

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

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Recommended
2 GB RAM 
Minimum
1 GB RAM

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Recommended
4 GB RAM
Minimum 
2 GB RAM 

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Minimum screen size

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Minimum screen resolution

Screen Size

9.5-in

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9.5-in

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9.5-in

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9.5-in

Resolution

1024 x 768

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1024 x 768

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1024 x 768

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1024 x 768

Other

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Windows RT tablets are not supported

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

    • Android, Windows (required)

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    • iOS (recommended)

  • Local File access to home directory

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Local File access to home directory

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External (wired) keyboard recommended

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External keyboard required
Wired hardware is recommended

    • OS X, macOS
    • Windows
  • Wired keyboards (recommended)
  • Convertible Chromebooks - no tablet mode
(warning)

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Virtual Environments
  • Some customers successfully use virtualization/thin clients; however, Pearson does not provide support for these technologies.

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  • 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.

*Not supported on Windows

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.

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.

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Tests that Require Kiosk Mode

Kiosk mode prevents students from accessing any other web pages or applications besides TestNav while testing.

Installable TestNav

Use the links below to download and set up the app for your supported OS.

Warning

Do not update your OS without verifying supported OS(s) in the table below. Only these listed versions will work with TestNav.

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OS

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Download Installable TestNav

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Apple silicon/Big Sur

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.

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Software Requirements (2020-21 School Year)

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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.

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titleTestNav Apps – Requirements

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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
Tablets, Chromebooks, Chromeboxes
Android9.x
For info on Android, see 
TestNav - Android App and Secure Testing

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From Google Play

Set Up TestNav on Android
Chrome OS

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83-

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87

From Chrome Web Store

Set Up TestNav on Chrome OS

iOS

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For information on iOS 11, see technical bulletin,

TestNav - iOS 11 and Secure Testing

12-14.x


From the App Store

Set Up TestNav on iOS
Laptops, Desktops

Linux

Fedora

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28 (64-bit); Ubuntu

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18.04 (64-bit)

From TestNav downloads

Set Up TestNav on Linux

OS X

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/macOS

10.13-10.15

From TestNav downloads 

Set Up TestNav on OS X, macOS
Windows

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7, 8.1, 10* (includes Windows Store app)

From TestNav downloads or Windows Store

Set Up TestNav on Windows

Browser-based TestNav

If your program requires you to use browser-based TestNav, download Firefox ESR from the table below. Then, see setup instructions.

OS
Download browserSetup Instructions
  • OS X: 10.9, 10.10, 10.11
  • macOS Sierra 10.12, 10.133
Firefox ESR 52 

Set Up TestNav with Firefox ESR 52

Windows: 7, 8.1, 10Firefox ESR 52 

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*Build version 17763.107 or higher

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titleBrowser-based TestNav – Requirements

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For tests that do not require kiosk mode, you can use the TestNav apps or the browsers in the table below

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IE 11

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Browser

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OS

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Firefox 52

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Windows: 7, 8, 8.1
OS X: 10.9, 10.10, 10.11
macOS Sierra 10.12, 10.13

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Windows: 7, 8.1, 10

OS X: 10.9, 10.10, 10.11

Chrome OS 50 - 66

Android 5.0 - 7.0

OS

Versions and Corresponding Browsers

Chrome OS

83-87 → Google Chrome 83-87

iOS

12-14.x → Safari 12.x-14.x

OS X/macOS

10.13, 10.14, 10.15 → Safari 12.x-14.x; Firefox 63-69

Windows
  • 7, 8, 8.1 → Firefox 63-69
  • 7, 8.1, 10, → Google Chrome 83-87
  • 10 → Microsoft Edge

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OS X: 10.9, 10.10, 10.11

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titleAudio Recorder

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.