For step-by-step setup instructions, click the links below. You can also read further on this page for a detailed overview on browser-based TestNav and how it works with SystemCheck, saved response files (SRF), and log files.
To run browser-based TestNav, you must:
Update your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari) to the latest supported version.
Periodically update Java to the latest supported version and monitor the Java critical patch update schedule for these updates.
Disable all notification messages to avoid interruptions in a testing session.
Enable pop-ups for TestNav.
You should run SystemCheck to check system readiness and plan for capacity during your test administration setup.
The Testing Capacity tab displays data transfer speeds and estimates how many concurrent testers the testing environment can support in real time.
ProctorCache improves testing capacity and speed because pre-cached test content loads faster than content loading directly from Pearson servers.
You can run SystemCheck with and without ProctorCache to evaluate the difference in testing capacity.
You can run SystemCheck with multiple proctor caching computers after you finish adding all proctor caching computers for your test session.
Do not add the estimated capacity listed in the Direct to Pearson (No Caching) row.
If you do use ProctorCache, you must install it and run it on the proctor caching computer before you can check its connection speed and how many testing computers it can handle.
SystemCheck estimates the number of testing computers the same Internet connection can handle.
This result may not accurately represent the actual transfer speeds during student testing, especially if you significantly change network conditions. |