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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.
Warningnote

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. SFTP configuration is not supported by all assessment management systems. Consult your assessment management system user guide to determine whether the SFTP option is available.

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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