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:
- Prevent students from accessing other applications, web pages, software or hardware features and only provides access to the test player.
- Prevent the use of operating system commands such as functions accessed by Ctrl-Alt-Delete.
- Disable features such as the camera, spell check, screenshot, home, keyboard shortcuts, back and power buttons.
- Prevent execution in a virtual machine or a virtual desktop (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 install Janison Replay for Windows as an .msi 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
Important: In order to run the locked-down browser on managed Chromebooks, you will need to add Replay to the Google account in the admin console. This is a one-off configuration, you do not need to undertake these steps on the student device.
Note: Your organisation needs to subscribe to a Chrome service, such as Chrome Enterprise, Chrome Education or Chrome Kiosk. This installation guide was last updated on 8 March 2023.