TestNav System Requirements

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

Upcoming Support Changes

Pearson aligns support requirements with changing technologies. When updates are released, Pearson first tests a beta version and reports bugs to developers. When the final version is publicly released, Pearson also tests this version to ensure TestNav compatibility before supporting it. When hardware or software deprecates, Pearson drops support for it.

Testing in Progress

Chrome OS 65
iOS 11.3

TestNav App Update

TestNav app version 1.6.x is required after its July 2017 release. Users will see an error message if a testing device does not have the updated version installed. Note that customers may take the 1.6.x release at varying times, depending on testing sessions.

Click to see how each app updates...

TestNav App	Update Process
Android app	Auto update - No action required.*
Chrome app	Auto update - No action required.*
Windows Store app	Auto update - No action required.*
iOS app	Download updated version from App Store.
Desktop app	Download updated version from download.testnav.com.

*Unless the auto-update feature is disabled. If disabled, download updated versions from the appropriate app store.

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 Chromeboxes
Processor	x86/x32 and x64	Intel-based™	x86/x32 and x64	any	any	any
Memory	Recommended 4 GB RAM _{Minimum 2 GB RAM}	Recommended 4 GB RAM _Minimum _{2 GB RAM}	Recommended 2 GB RAM _Minimum _{1 GB RAM}	Recommended 2 GB RAM _Minimum _{1 GB RAM}	Recommended 4 GB RAM _Minimum _{2 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.

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 7.0	From Google Play	Set Up TestNav on Android
Chrome OS 57 - 64	From Chrome Web Store	Set Up TestNav on Chrome OS
iOS 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.3.1 - 10.3.3, 11.2.5, 11.2.6 For information on iOS 11, see technical bulletin, TestNav - iOS 11 and Secure Testing	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 on Linux
OS X: 10.9, 10.10, 10.11; macOS Sierra 10.12, 10.13³	From TestNav downloads	Set Up TestNav on OS X, macOS
Windows: 7, 8.1, 10 (includes Windows Store app)	From TestNav downloads	Set Up TestNav on Windows

Browser-based TestNav

If your program requires you to use browser-based TestNav, download Firefox ESR from the table below. Then, see setup instructions.

OS	Download browser	Setup Instructions
OS X: 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 macOS Sierra 10.12, 10.13³	Firefox ESR 52	Set Up TestNav with Firefox ESR 52
Windows: 7, 8.1, 10	Firefox ESR 52	Set Up TestNav with Firefox ESR 52

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 52	Windows: 7, 8, 8.1 OS X: 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 macOS Sierra 10.12, 10.13
Google Chrome 57 - 64	Windows: 7, 8.1, 10 OS X: 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 Chrome OS 50 - 64 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 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.3.1 -10.3.3, 11.2.5, 11.2.6

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