TYPE |
MINIMUM |
RECOMMENDED |
NOT SUPPORTED
|
Internet Service Source (ISP network) |
Non-cellular internet sources (Strong, stable, consistent, predictable internet source):
- Broadband/Cable
- Satellite
|
Cellular Internet Sources
- Cellular/Mobile hot spots
- MiFi devices
|
Internet Source Download Speed |
2 Mbps (2048 Kbps) per device* |
12 Mbps (12288 Kbps) per device*
|
<2Mbps (<2048 Kbps) per device |
Internet Source Upload Speed |
2 Mbps (2048 Kbps) per device* |
12 Mbps (12288 Kbps) per device* |
<2Mbps (<2048 Kbps) per device |
*Use go.proctoru.com/testitout to perform a speed test.
Speed tests will provide an estimate of the available bandwidth for a single machine at a moment in time. Please note that other variables may impact the actual bandwidth during testing time, including but not limited to the physical network infrastructure in your testing room, other traffic on your network, etc. |
Internet Network
|
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
- Dedicated wireless internet network (wifi)
- Private and password-protected access
- Ensure only test takers are connecting on test day
- Firewalls disabled
|
Local Area Network (LAN)
- Dedicated hard-wired internet network (Ethernet)
- Ensure only test takers are connecting on test day
- Firewalls disabled
- Access to network technical support professional on day of testing
|
Public or shared WiFi (e.g., hotel, conference center) |
Internet Browser |
For each testing station, complete the following before test day:
|
PC Users |
Windows 10 (64-bit)
|
Windows 11
|
- Windows 10 (32-bit)
- Windows S mode
- Chromebooks
- Tablets
|
Mac Users |
macOS 10.13 (oldest maintained version) |
macOS 10.15 or newer
|
|
CPU |
- 2-core CPU
- Less than 85% CPU usage
|
- 4-core CPU
- Less than 50% CPU usage
|
|
RAM** |
- 4 GB
- Less than 95% RAM usage
|
- 16 GB
- Less than 90% RAM usage
|
|
** Ensure all applications/programs (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Outlook) are closed. Only Guardian browser should be running. |
Connectivity Ports
|
1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP |
1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP |
|
Screen Size |
15 in. |
17 in. or larger (larger screens result in better candidate experience) |
Not permitted:
|
Screen Resolution |
1366 × 768 |
1920 × 1080 and above |
|
Webcam/Microphone |
- Front-facing
- 640 × 480 resolution
- Microphone
|
- Front-facing
- 1280 × 720 resolution
- Microphone
|
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Accessories
|
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- Touchscreen monitor
- Stylus
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