TestNav System Requirements

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

The requirements in this section reflect TestNav minimum requirements; however, some customers slightly vary requirements for their specific organizations.

Refer to the requirements on this page to set up browser-based TestNav or installable TestNav.

Hardware Requirements¹

Specifications	Windows	OS X, macOS	Linux	iOS	Android	Chrome OS
Supported devices	Desktops Laptops Tablets	Desktops Laptops	Desktops Laptops	iPads	Tablets	Chromebooks
Processor	x86/x32 and x64	Intel-based™	x86/x32 and x64	any	any	any
Memory	Recommended 1 GB RAM _{Minimum 512 MB RAM}	Recommended 2 GB RAM _Minimum _{1 GB RAM}	Recommended 2 GB RAM _Minimum _{1 GB RAM}	Recommended 1 GB RAM (iPad 3rd gen +) _Minimum _{512 MB RAM} _{(iPad 2)}	Recommended 2 GB RAM _Minimum _{1 GB RAM}	Recommended 4 GB RAM _Minimum _{2 GB RAM}
Minimum screen size	9.5-in	9.5-in	9.5-in	9.5-in	9.5-in	9.5-in
Minimum screen resolution	1024 x 768	1024 x 768	1024 x 768	1024 x 768	1024 x 768	1024 x 768
Other	Windows RT tablets are not supported External keyboard and mouse (or touchpad) for touchscreen devices required Wired hardware is recommended Local File access to home directory	Local File access to home directory		External (wired) keyboard recommended	External keyboard required Wired hardware is recommended	Convertible Chromebooks can not be used in tablet mode

¹These requirements do not supersede the minimum requirements of the supported operating systems (OSs). Refer to the minimum requirements for the OS.

As a general rule regarding optimal online testing, you should avoid using any computer that takes noticeably long (10 seconds or more) to start and run applications.

Firewall/Proxy Servers/Content Filtering

Open the following URLs and ports in any firewalls, proxy servers, or software used for Internet content filtering:

URL:Port ²
Your test delivery URL, for example: .testnav.com:80 .testnav.com:443
*.pearsontestcontent.com
*.thawte.com
*.usertrust.com
*.comodoca.com
google-analytics.com (optional)

²TestNav content is dynamically hosted in the cloud. No static IP addresses or ranges can be provided.

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.

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

OS	Download Installable TestNav	Setup Instructions
Android 5.0 - 7.0	From Google Play	Set Up TestNav on Android
Chrome OS 50 - 55	From Chrome Web Store	Set Up TestNav on Chrome OS
iOS 9.3.2 - 9.3.5, 10.2	From the App Store	Set Up TestNav on iOS
Linux Fedora 24 (64-bit); Ubuntu 16.04 (64-bit)	From TestNav downloads	Set Up TestNav Desktop on Linux
OS X: 10.9, 10.10, 10.11	From TestNav downloads	Set Up TestNav Desktop on OS X
Windows: 7, 8.1, 10	From TestNav downloads	Set Up TestNav Desktop on Windows

Browser-based TestNav

If your program requires you to use browser-based TestNav, download Firefox ESR 45. Then, see instructions for each OS.

OS	Download browser	Setup Instructions
OS X: 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 macOS Sierra 10.12³	Firefox ESR 45	Set Up TestNav with Firefox ESR 45
Windows: 7, 8.1, 10	Firefox ESR 45 (32-bit)	Set Up TestNav with Firefox ESR 45

³ Customers may add support for this OS at varying times.

Tests that Do Not Require Kiosk Mode

You can use either installable TestNav apps or the browsers in the table below.

Browser	OS
Firefox 45	Windows: 7, 8, 8.1 OS X: 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 macOS Sierra 10.12
Google Chrome 50 - 55	Windows: 7, 8.1, 10 OS X: 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 Chrome OS 50 - 55 Android 5.0 - 7.0
IE 11	Windows: 7, 8.1, 10
Microsoft Edge	Windows 10
Safari 9.x	OS X: 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 iOS 9.3.2 - 9.3.5, 10.2

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