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What are the minimum computer requirements to administer ETS Internet-based tests (iBTs)?

April 26, 2017Computer ETS ibts Internet-based minimum requirements tests

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What are the minimum computer requirements to administer ETS Internet-based tests (iBTs)?

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Computer Requirements: • Administrative Station: Required for image capture, candidate check-in and other administrative tasks • Cache Proxy: Required for storing test delivery information and temporary storage of candidate results • Testing Stations: Required for delivering tests (one testing station per candidate) iBT Supported Operating Systems: • Microsoft Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 4 • Windows XP (32-bit only) • Windows Vista (32-bit only) • Windows 7 (32-bit only) The operating system should reside on and boot from the computer’s local hard disk. Virtual machines and thin clients are not supported. Note: Macintosh or iMac is not supported. iBT Supported Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer ver. 6, 7 or 8 Local Area Network and Internet Connectivity: All testing computers should reside on a Local Area Network in the same subnet and be connected to the Internet via a broadband Internet connection such as DSL or better. We strongly recommend using a separate device for LAN