A secure locked-down browser is required for ICAS Writing and ICAS Spelling Bee
Please note that the Spelling Bee does not require a microphone as students will type their answers in designated fields provided for each test item/question in the locked-down browser. Verbal responses are not applicable, and headphones are needed throughout the assessment for each year level.
About the locked-down browser application
See full technical requirements including the technical readiness test. The specified locked-down browser application is Janison Replay. This secure locked-down browser is designed to:
- Prevents students from accessing other applications, web pages (including AI chatbots), software or hardware features, with access only given to the test player itself.
- Prevents the use of operating system commands such as functions accessed by Ctrl-Alt-Delete.
- Disables features such as the camera, spell check, screenshot, home, keyboard shortcuts, and the back and power buttons.
- Prevents the use of virtual machines or virtual desktops (e.g. Citrix Virtual Desktops, VMware or Parallels on Mac).
Instructions on how to download the locked-down browser
- You will need administration rights to install the locked-down browser application.
- For schools: After installation, run the technical readiness test. Please ensure you conduct the manual locked-down browser readiness test, which is part of the technical readiness test.
Windows
MacOS
Click here to install Janison Replay for Windows as an .exe file onto your device.
Click here to download the guide on installing the locked-down browser for Windows.
Click here to install Janison Replay for MacOS as an .pkg file onto your device.
Click here to install Janison Replay for MacOS as an .dmg file onto your device.
Click here to download the guide on installing the locked-down browser for MacOS.
iOS
Chromebook
ICAS locked-down browser is available from the Apps menu of your Chromebook’s login screen, appearing as “ICAS Assessments”.