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ICAS Technical Requirement

Supported Hardware Devices

Laptop

Desktop PC

iPad

Chromebook

Android Tablet

  • Note 1: An external keyboard or mouse is not necessary for students using a tablet.
  • Note 2: The iPad mini is not supported.
  • Note 3: Chromebooks must be running as Managed Devices in Kiosk mode for assessments requiring the locked-down browser application.
  • Note 4: Devices must be connected to a single screen only.

Supported Operating Systems

macOSX 10.8+

MS Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11

Chrome OS 38+

iOS 10.3+

Android 5+

Bandwidth

Setting

  • Please refer to the Technical readiness test for an internet speed test to confirm appropriate bandwidth is available for the student devices involved in the assessment.
  • A guideline for required bandwidth is 512 Kbps (0.512 Mbps) minimum download speed per 20 concurrent users.
  • There is no additional bandwidth requirement for locked-down browser use, once the application has been installed.
  • A minimum screen resolution of 1024 width x 768 height is required.
  • JavaScript must be enabled in the browser.
  • Cookies are required and need to be enabled.
  • Audio should be available via headphones, earphones or earbuds for ICAS Spelling Bee.

A secure locked-down browser is required for ICAS Writing and ICAS Spelling Bee

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