Windows requirements for Examplify 2.9.6 and greater

• Operating System: 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.
• Alternate versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, such as Windows RT and Windows 10 and 11 S, are NOT supported at this time.
• If you are using a Microsoft Surface device, please read this article for important instructions on Windows 10 and 11 “S mode” versus the standard Windows 10 or 11.  S mode is not compatible with Examplify.
• Only genuine versions of Windows Operating Systems are supported.
• The versions of Windows certified for use are Windows 10 21H2, Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 21H2 and Windows 11 22H2.
• For a better experience, we recommend that you take your exam on the same Operating System version that you have recently completed a successful mock exam.
• The English (United States) Language Pack must be installed.
• ExamSoft does not support tablet devices other than Surface Pro as detailed above.
• CPU Processor: Non-ARM-based processor supported by your operating system.
• RAM: 4GB of usable RAM or higher
• Hard drive: 4GB or higher of available space.
• For on-site support, and in order to back up the answer files to a USB drive, a working USB port is required. (Newer devices may require an adaptor.)
• For technical troubleshooting, account passwords including BitLocker keys, may be required.
• Internet connection for download, registration, exam download, upload, and some exam features.
• Examplify cannot be run within virtualized environments or environments that require a persistent network (local or otherwise) connections during secure exams. This includes, but is not limited to, VMWare, Parallels, Citrix workspace, virtual disks, streamed images, etc.
• Screen resolution should be at least 1280 x 768. Scaling should be set to 100%.

The following requirements apply for exams with ExamID or ExamMonitor enabled:

• Examplify version 2.9.2 or greater
• Hard drive: 4GB or higher available space
• RAM: 8GB or higher recommended; 4GB required
• Webcam: Integrated camera or external USB camera supported by your operating system. Virtual cameras are not supported.
• Microphone (no headphones, no virtual mics)
• Internet: 2.5 Mbps upload speed

Please note: You may not use any virtual camera, audio software, or stereo mixing devices with ExamID or ExamMonitor.

Examplify supports many different audio array devices. However, before you select your audio device, you must validate that your audio is working. To do this, please review this article on confirming your audio settings in Examplify.

Exam-takers that must utilize an external microphone can use a standalone microphone, or one that is built into an external camera; however, headphones with built-in microphones are not supported.

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Mac requirements for Examplify 2.9.2, 2.9.8, and 3.1.2

• Big Sur, Monterey, and Ventura
• For a better experience, we recommend that you take your exam on the same Operating System version that you have recently completed a successful mock exam.
• Only genuine versions of Mac operating systems are supported.
• CPU: Intel, M1, or M2 processor. Devices using Apple’s M1 and M2 processor and Apple Rosetta 2 are supported. To learn more, click here.
• RAM: 4GB or higher.
• Hard Drive: 4GB or higher available space.
• For on-site support, and in order to back-up the answer files to a USB drive, a working USB port is required (Newer devices may require an adapter).
• For technical troubleshooting, account passwords including device passwords may be required.
• Server version of Mac OS X is not supported.
• Examplify is not compatible with virtual operating systems such as Microsoft’s Virtual Machine, Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion or any other virtual environments.
• Internet connection is required for download, registration, exam download and upload.
• Administrator-level account permissions.
• Examplify is not compatible within virtualized environments or environments that require persistent network (local or otherwise) connections during secure exams. This includes, but is not limited to, VMWare, Parallels, Citrix workspace, virtual disks, streamed images, etc.
• Screen resolution should be at least 1280 x 768. Scaling should be set to 100%.

The following requirements apply for exams with ExamID or ExamMonitor enabled:

• Examplify version 2.9.8 or 3.1.2
• Hard drive: 4GB or higher available space
• RAM: 8GB or higher recommended; 4GB required
• Webcam: Integrated camera or external USB camera supported by your operating system. Virtual cameras and Microsoft Lifecam Series cameras are not supported.
• Microphone (no headphones, no virtual mics)
• Internet: 2.5 Mbps upload speed

Please note: You may not use any virtual camera or audio software with ExamID or ExamMonitor.

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iPad requirements for Examplify 4.7

• Hardware Requirements: iPad 5+, iPad Air 2+, iPad Mini 4+, iPad Pro.
• Operating Systems: iPadOS 14, iPadOS 15, and iPadOS16 (Only officially approved Apple versions of iPadOS are supported).
• 500 MB of free space required to commence an exam.
• iPad must not be modified (e.g. Jailbroken).
• Internet connection for download, registration, exam download and upload.
• In order to take an exam using an iPad, your institution must first enable iPad support. Please contact your institution if you are unsure whether they have enabled iPad support.

The following requirements apply for exams with ExamID or ExamMonitor enabled:

• Examplify version 4.7 or greater
• Hard drive: 2GB or higher available space
• Internet: 2.5 Mbps upload speed

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