At least three days before your scheduled test day you will need to ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements so that it will work during the test.
What are the system requirements?
The test must be taken on a computer only. Mobile devices are not permitted.
Please ensure that all the system requirements below have been checked and are functioning correctly.
- A laptop or computer running the following operating system versions: Windows v7.0+ (64-bit version), MacOS 10.10+, MacOS BigSur 11.3+.
- Mobile phones, tablets, Chromebooks, or Surface Pros cannot be used.
- Intel Core i3 (or equivalent) and 4GB RAM.
- A working microphone, laptop speakers or headset with built-in microphone.
- Internet speed of 2.4 Mbps but 2 Mbps is satisfactory.
- A screen size of at least 13" and a resolution of 1024 x 768.3 is recommended.
We strongly recommend candidates to use a wired headset with built in microphone that connects to the computer using either a USB or 3.5mm jack cable connector. Wireless headsets or mobile phone earbuds with built in microphones are not recommended.