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You can place backup SRFs in a directory on the network file server or on the student's testing computer. The following table outlines the pros and cons of each option; however, as a best practice, Pearson recommends using both location options--one for the primary save location and the other for the secondary save location. Warning

You must use a Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) address to ensure that TestNav saves backup SRF files for all computers and devices. If you set a non-SFTP address as a secondary save location, TestNav saves backup SRFs for only those students testing on browser-based TestNav and TestNav Desktop.

Back up location options
Pros
Cons
Directory on network computerBackup file is accessible from other computers.
  • Uses more internal network bandwidth.
  • Responses save to the network drive more slowly than to the local directory. As a result, test items take more time to load.
Local directory on testing computer (TestNav client)
  • Uses less internal network bandwidth.
  • Responses save to local directory more quickly than to the network drive. As a result, test items take less time to load.
Backup file is not accessible from any other computer.

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