Use the sections below to set up desktops (or laptops), as well as tablets, in your testing environment. | Note |
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As a general rule regarding optimal online testing, you should avoid using any computer that takes noticeably long (for example, 10 seconds or more) to start and run applications. |
Hardware Requirements
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Processor | Only x86/x32 and x64 processors are supported. | Only Intel-based™ Macs are supported. | any | any | any | Memory | 512 MB RAM | 1 GB RAM | any | any | any | Screen size | 9.5-in or higher | 9.5-in or higher | 9.5-in or higher | 9.5-in or higher | 9.5-in or higher | Screen resolution | 1024 x 768 | 1024 x 768 | 1024 x 768 | 1024 x 768 | 1024 x 768 |
1These requirements do not supersede the minimum requirements of the supported operating systems. Refer to the minimum requirements for the operating system. Software Requirements| Warning |
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Products with an * (asterisk) indicate that end of support is approaching for that product. See End-of-Support in the Important Information sidebar to the right. |
| Windows | IE 10.0 | IE 11.0 | Firefox 2 |
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7 | X | X | X | 8.0 | X | | X | 8.1 | | X | X |
| Mac OS X | Safari 6.x | Safari 7.x | Safari 8.x | Firefox 2 |
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10.7 | X | | | X | 10.8 | X | | | X | 10.9 | | X | | X | | 10.10 | | | X | X |
| Linux | Firefox 2 |
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Fedora 19 (Gnome) | X | Fedora 20 (Gnome) | X | | Ubuntu 12.04 | X | | Ubuntu 14.04 | X |
| Other OS | TestNav App |
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iOS 8 | X | Chrome OS 43 or higher | X | | Android Lollipop | X |
2 The Firefox browser must be version 38 or higher on all supported platforms. | Note |
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| - TestNav does not support Windows RT.
- Students must use an external keyboard and mouse with touchscreen Chromebooks and Intel-based tablets with Windows 8.0 and 8.1. TestNav does not support the touchscreen on these devices.
- Intel-based tablets must also have a 10-inch class screen.
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When using mobile devices 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. For more information, see SRF and Log Files (left-click to open in a new tab). | Anchor |
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Browser Dependencies| Warning |
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Products with an * (asterisk) indicate that end of support is approaching for that product. See End-of-Support in the Important Information sidebar to the right. |
JavaJava is required on Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms. The version compatible with your system depends on your browser, operating system, and security settings. These tables show the versions of Java that TestNav 8 supports. These are the same tables SystemCheck uses. TestNav 8/Mac OS XBrowser | Java Versions |
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Safari 6 | 1.6, 1.7 | Safari 6.1 | 1.7, 1.8 | Safari 7 | 1.7, 1.8 | | Safari 8 | 1.7, 1.8 | Firefox 38 and higher | 1.8 |
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IE 10 | 1.8 | IE 11 | 1.8 | Firefox 38 and higher | 1.8 |
TestNav 8/LinuxBrowser | Java Versions |
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Firefox 38 and higher | 1.8 |
Allow the following URLs to open the following in any firewalls, proxy servers, or software used for Internet content filtering: 4 TestNav content is dynamically hosted in the cloud. No static IP addresses or ranges can be provided. Other DependenciesFor proper TestNav functionality, you must also meet the following other dependencies: Enable javaw.exe exception created in Windows Firewall Pop-ups for Pearson sites. Local File access to home directory
- Disable
- All accelerators for Internet Explorer.
- Skype plugins in Window 7 and Firefox
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