OPT & EOT Computer Requirements
The computer requirements for Online Proctored Testing (OPT) and Event Online Testing (EOT) are identical except for the bandwidth required. To enable multiple candidates to test simultaneously, EOT requires significantly more internet bandwidth than OPT*.
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TYPE
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MINIMUM
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RECOMMENDED
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Internet Connection
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Wi-Fi connection
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Wired connection
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PC Users
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Windows 10
- Windows 10 S mode is not supported
- Chromebooks are not supported
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Windows 11
- Windows 10 S mode is not supported
- Chromebooks are not supported
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Mac Users
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macOS 10.13 (oldest maintained version)
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macOS 10.15
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Internet Browser
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CPU
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- 2-core CPU
- Less than 85% CPU usage
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- 4-core CPU
- Less than 50% CPU usage
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Webcam/Microphone
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- Front-facing
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640 × 480 resolution
- Microphone
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- Front-facing
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1280 × 720 resolution
- Microphone
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RAM
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- 4 GB
- Less than 90% RAM usage
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- 16 GB
- Less than 70% RAM usage
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Connectivity Ports
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1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
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1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
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Screen Size
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15 in.
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17 in. or larger
(larger screens result in better candidate experience) |
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Screen Resolution
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1366 × 768
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1920 × 1080 and above
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Accessories
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- Touchscreen monitor
- Stylus
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| Internet Download Speed
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1 Mbps per device*
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12 Mbps per device*
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Internet Upload Speed
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1 Mbps per device*
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3 Mbps per device*
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*For OPT, use the bandwidth specifications indicated per device.
*For EOT:
- When determining required internet speeds for EOT, count the maximum number of candidates (one device per candidate) and add an additional device for the Proctor.
- For example, to determine the recommended internet download speed for an EOT test administration with 10 candidates, figure 10 candidates + 1 proctor = 11 devices × 12 Mbps per device = 132 Mbps total download speed.
- Similarly, the recommended upload speed would be 11 devices × 3 Mbps = 33 Mbps total upload speed.
- Computers used for Proctors must also use the Guardian browser to launch EOT exam(s) properly.
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