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Technology Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Specification<\/th>\nPC Minimum Requirements<\/th>\nPC Recommended Requirements<\/th>\nMac Minimum Requirements<\/th>\nMac Recommended Requirements<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Operating System<\/strong><\/td>\nWindows 11<\/td>\nWindows 11<\/td>\nMac OS Sonoma or higher<\/td>\nMac OS Tahoe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPU<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel Core i5 quad-core processor (11th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 5000 series<\/td>\nIntel Core i5 quad-core processor (13\/14th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 7000 series or later generations<\/td>\nM1 or newer<\/td>\nM3 or newer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM\/Memory<\/strong><\/td>\n8 GB<\/td>\n16 GB<\/td>\n8 GB<\/td>\n16 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n256 GB<\/td>\n500 GB<\/td>\n256 GB<\/td>\n500 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monitor\/Display Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n1366×768<\/td>\n1920×1080<\/td>\n1366×768<\/td>\n1920×1080<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network Connectivity<\/strong><\/td>\n3 Mbps (3072 Kbps) upload and download speed (Hotspots discouraged for testing)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Webcam<\/strong><\/td>\n720p<\/td>\n1080p (Full HD)<\/td>\n720p<\/td>\n1080p (Full HD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Speakers<\/strong><\/td>\nBuilt-in or external speakers are required (Headsets not allowed for exams)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Web Browsers<\/strong><\/td>\nCurrent release of Chrome (recommended), Safari, Edge, Firefox. Guardian Browser (Meazure Learning) and Respondus LockDown Browser must be installed separately for exams when required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unsupported Devices<\/strong><\/td>\nChromebooks, tablets, and Linux devices are not supported and should not be used as a primary computer. Computers used for exams must be personally owned and have administrator access available. Employer-supplied devices are not supported.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exams<\/strong><\/td>\nStudents may be required to install Meazure Learning (ProctorU) and Respondus LockDown Browser on their personal computer. During proctored exams: webcams must remain on, headphones and headsets are not permitted, only one monitor may be used, and all other applications must be closed. Exams may not be taken inside a virtual machine, through Apple Boot Camp, or with remote-access software (TeamViewer, AnyDesk, etc.) installed. Windows 10\/11 in “S mode” or “SE” is not compatible with exam software. External monitors will not be permitted when using a laptop.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Educational discounted computers<\/h2>\n

Dell, Apple, and more:
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Productivity software<\/h2>\n

Microsoft Office Pro Plus<\/a> is provided free to students through Microsoft’s Student Advantage program. More information can be found here: \/technology\/microsoft-student-advantage-program\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Antivirus Software<\/a>
\nStudent laptops should have an installed Antivirus software.<\/p>\n

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Technology Requirements Specification PC Minimum Requirements PC Recommended Requirements Mac Minimum Requirements Mac Recommended Requirements Operating System Windows 11 Windows 11 Mac OS Sonoma or higher Mac OS Tahoe CPU Intel Core i5 quad-core processor (11th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 5000 series Intel Core i5 quad-core processor (13\/14th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 7000 series or … <\/p>\n

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