Disable Java Expiration Check (Recommended)
Oracle automatically checks your Java version with expiration check and may send a notification message to immediately accept Java Critical Patch updates. If a student receives this (or any other notification) during testing, the test administrator must accept the update before the test monitor can resume the student's testing session.
Java does allow you to disable this notification to avoid interruption. To disable expiration check, see Option to disable the “JRE out of date” warning in Oracle’s Update Release Notes.
Close Apps and Stop Processes
Unless disabled, notification messages during student testing may disrupt the TestNav session. This includes the Java notifications described above, as well as notifications from other applications and processes.
TestNav does not permit access to other desktop applications (including applications that may automatically run) without terminating the test.
To minimize potential disruption, you should disable notification messages for common applications:
- Anti-virus software performing automatic updates
- Power management software on laptops warning of low battery levels
- Screen savers
- Email with auto message notification
- Calendar applications with notifications
- Pop-up blockers
Disable Dictionary Add-On and Tracking Protection
Both the Dictionary Add-On and Tracking Protection will cause an error and interrupt testing, unless disabled.
To disable the dictionary add-on:
- Click the Open Menu at the top-right of the Firefox page.
- Click Add Ons > Extensions.
- Find Dictionary Extension, and click Disable.
- Refresh Firefox and resume the session.
To disable Tracking Protection:
- Click Firefox > Preferences.
- Click Privacy.
- Uncheck Request that sites not track you and Use Tracking Protection in Private Windows.