Technical requirements
On this page you will find all the hardware, software, environment, connectivity, and permission requirements that must be met to ensure compatible and consistent exam delivery. Live-in-the-Application (LITA) exams have requirements that are above and beyond those of the exam delivery software or solution; refer to each individual program for detailed information.
Exam delivery system requirements
For delivery of:
- Adobe Certified Professional
- Apple App Development with Swift Certifications
- Autodesk Certified User - (ACU)
- Communication Skills for Business - (CSB)
- EC-Council Associate - (ECA)
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business - (ESB)
- IC3 Digital Literacy GS6 - (IC3)
- IC3 Digital Literacy GS5 - (IC3)
- Information Technology Specialist
- Intuit Certifications
- Microsoft Certified Educator - (MCE)
- Microsoft Certified Fundamentals
- Microsoft Office Specialist - (MOS)
- Microsoft Technology Associate - (MTA)
- Project Management Institute - (PMI)
- Unity Certified User - (UCU)
Important: The technical requirements of any locally installed software used with LITA (Live-in-the-Application) exams would be in addition to those of Compass. View each individual exam section in addition to the delivery system for each program your CATC wishes to administer.
| Item | Required / Minimum | Recommended |
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| Operating System | Windows 11 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education (the locally installed Adobe and Autodesk applications required for Live-in-the-App delivery with Compass are not supported on Windows 11) Windows 10 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Ver. 1607 build 14393.2515 or later (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 8.1 Enterprise or Professional (32-bit and 64-bit) |
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| Note: Some Live-in-the-Application exams support only 64-bit operating systems. | ||
| Important: The language of Windows, the language of the locally installed software (for LITA exams only), the language of Compass, and the exam language must all match. See our FAQs for detailed info. | ||
| Admin Rights | Local Windows Administrator rights are required to install Compass, configure the settings, and administer local exams. | |
| Processor | Pentium 4 or equivalent 1.3 GHz or higher |
Core i5 or equivalent 2.6 GHz or higher |
| Note: Some Live-in-the-Application exams support only 64-bit processors. We do not support ARM processors. | ||
| RAM (LITA exams) | 4GB | 8GB |
| RAM (non-LITA exams) | 2GB | 4GB |
| Hard Drive | 5GB | +1GB over min per exam program installed |
| Video Resolution | 1280 x 800 (Widescreen 16:9) 1024 x 768 (Standard 4:3) |
1920 x 1080 (Widescreen 16:9) 1280 x 1024 (Standard 4:3) |
| Audio | The CSB English for IT exam requires sound through speakers or a headset/headphones. If you are not administering this exam, sound is not required. (Headphones are recommended in a classroom/in-person setting.) Note: bahabeach's Technical Support team will not be able to troubleshoot any issues related to audio playback or devices. |
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| Security Protocol | TLS 1.1 or higher | |
| Internet Connection Speed | 256 kbps or DSL | High-speed internet connection |
| Supported Internet Browsers | Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 (32-bit version only) Latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Firefox |
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| Keyboard & Mouse | 2-button wheel mouse Keyboard |
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| Browser Settings | Cookies must be enabled | |
| Printer | Printer installed – can be Windows document printer | |
| Additional Software | .NET 4.5.2 must be installed (Windows only) | |
| Adobe Reader | current version | |
| Firewalls | Corporate firewalls (including VPNs) often cause this delivery method to fail. Please take your exam in a setting without a corporate firewall or ensure the ports and IP addresses are whitelisted | |
| Communication Ports & IP addresses |
Required: The domain bahabeach.com needs to be accessible. Also, need to have full access through ports 80 (HTTP), 443 (HTTPS), 56774 (TCP), and HTTP redirects permitted. Recommended: Whitelist the domain "*.bahabeach.com". Minimum: The following IP addresses must be accessible:
Note: If the internet is accessed through an authenticating proxy server and the system is not configured to automatically pass credentials to it, you will experience issues while testing. The following URL’s may require unrestricted Communication:
Note: Sometimes it works better on certain systems if you add them in one of these fashions: (1) http://starttest.com, (2) http://starttest2.com, (3) *.starttest.com*, (4 *.starttest2.com*, (5) *.programworkshop.com*.
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Prohibited Items
| Item | Exam delivery must adhere to the following restrictions | |
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| Portable Computing Devices |
Touch Screen Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones are strictly prohibited. Note: Examples of prohibited portable computing devices include, but are not limited to: Surface Pro, Chromebooks, Android and iOS phones, and tablets. |
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| Processor |
Devices running Ultra Mobile Processors are strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to Intel Atom, AMD NEO CPU lines, and ARM CPUs. |
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| RAM | Less than the specified minimum RAM of your exam workstation OS | |
| Operating Systems |
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| Display | Touch Screen monitors are strictly prohibited for exam delivery. Display resolution less than 1024 x 768 in 16-bit color is strictly prohibited. |
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| Network Connection | Pearson strongly recommends avoiding networks configurations that involve Proxy Servers, Advanced Firewall Security Configurations, and other network security measures such as but not limited to packet filtering or packet inspection. | |
| Internet Connection | VPN connections are strongly discouraged and will result in disruption to exam delivery. SSL VPNs are strictly prohibited (e.g., Hotspot Shield). Dial-Up Internet Connections are not supported. |
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| Internet Browsers | Browsers not found on the list of Supported Internet Browsers in this document cannot be used for exam delivery. | |
For delivery of:
- Adobe Certified Professional
- Apple App Development with Swift Certifications
- Communication Skills for Business - (CSB)
- EC-Council Associate - (ECA)
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business - (ESB)
- IC3 Digital Literacy GS6 - (IC3)
- IC3 Digital Literacy GS5 - (IC3)
- Information Technology Specialist
- Intuit Certifications
- Microsoft Certified Educator - (MCE)
- Microsoft Certified Fundamentals
- Microsoft Technology Associate - (MTA)
- Project Management Institute - (PMI)
- Unity Certified User - (UCU)
Important: The technical requirements of any locally installed software used with LITA (Live-in-the-Application) exams would be in addition to those of Compass. View each individual exam section in addition to the delivery system for each program your CATC wishes to administer.
| Item | Required / Minimum | Recommended |
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| Operating System | Mac OSX Monterey 12.x (for Adobe Certified Professional, the 2021 exams are only supported in Mac OSX versions 12.x and 11.x) Mac OSX Big Sur 11.x Mac OSX Catalina 10.15 |
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| Important: The language of Mac OS, the language of the locally installed software (for LITA exams only), the language of Compass, and the exam language must all match. See our FAQs for detailed info. | ||
| Admin Rights | Local Mac Administrator rights are required to install Compass, but are not required to deliver exams. | |
| Processor | Pentium 4 or equivalent 1.3 GHz or higher |
Core i5 or equivalent 2.6 GHz or higher |
| Apple Silicon (M1) processor Note: The Adobe 2020 & 2019 exams are not supported with the M1 because only Mac OSX versions 12.x and 11.x are compatible on computers with the M1 processor, and the Adobe 2020 & 2019 exams are only supported on Mac OSX version 10.15. |
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| RAM (LITA exams) | 4GB | 8GB |
| RAM (non-LITA exams) | 2GB | 4GB |
| Hard Drive | 5GB | +1GB over min per exam program installed |
| Video Resolution | 1280 x 800 (Widescreen 16:9) 1024 x 768 (Standard 4:3) |
1920 x 1080 (Widescreen 16:9) 1280 x 1024 (Standard 4:3) |
| Audio | The CSB English for IT exam requires sound through speakers or a headset/headphones. If you are not administering this exam, sound is not required. (Headphones are recommended in a classroom/in-person setting.) Note: bahabeach's Technical Support team will not be able to troubleshoot any issues related to audio playback or devices. |
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| Security Protocol | TLS 1.1 or higher | |
| Internet Connection Speed | 256 kbps or DSL | High-speed internet connection |
| Supported Internet Browsers | Safari or Chrome | |
| Keyboard & Mouse | Yes | |
| Browser Settings | Cookies must be enabled | |
| Printer | Printer installed – can be a document printer | |
| Adobe Reader | current version | |
| Firewalls | Corporate firewalls (including VPNs) often cause this delivery method to fail. Please take your exam in a setting without a corporate firewall or ensure the ports and IP addresses are whitelisted | |
| Communication Ports & IP addresses |
Required: The domain bahabeach.com needs to be accessible. Also, need to have full access through ports 80 (HTTP), 443 (HTTPS), and HTTP redirects permitted. Recommended: Whitelist the domain "*.bahabeach.com". Minimum: The following IP addresses must be accessible:
Note: If the internet is accessed through an authenticating proxy server and the system is not configured to automatically pass credentials to it, you will experience issues while testing. The following URL’s may require unrestricted Communication:
Note: Sometimes it works better on certain systems if you add them in one of these fashions: (1) http://starttest.com, (2) http://starttest2.com, (3) *.starttest.com*, (4 *.starttest2.com*, (5) *.programworkshop.com*.
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Prohibited Items
| Item | Exam delivery must adhere to the following restrictions | |
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| Portable Computing Devices |
Touch Screen Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones are strictly prohibited. Note: Examples of prohibited portable computing devices include, but are not limited to: Surface Pro, Chromebooks, Android and iOS phones, and tablets. |
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| Processor |
Devices running Ultra Mobile Processors are strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to Intel Atom, AMD NEO CPU lines, and ARM CPUs (excluding the Apple M1 ARM processor for compatible exams). |
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| RAM | Less than the specified minimum RAM of your exam workstation OS | |
| Operating Systems |
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| Display | Touch Screen monitors are strictly prohibited for exam delivery. Display resolution less than 1024 x 768 in 16-bit color is strictly prohibited. |
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| Network Connection | Pearson strongly recommends avoiding networks configurations that involve Proxy Servers, Advanced Firewall Security Configurations, and other network security measures such as but not limited to packet filtering or packet inspection. | |
| Internet Connection | VPN connections are strongly discouraged and will result in disruption to exam delivery. SSL VPNs are strictly prohibited (e.g., Hotspot Shield). Dial-Up Internet Connections are not supported. |
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| Internet Browsers | Browsers not found on the list of Supported Internet Browsers in this document cannot be used for exam delivery. | |
For delivery of:
See the Exams from Home Exams List page for a list of deliverables.
Note: If it is not found in the requirements below then it should be considered "Not Supported".
EFH Exam Administrator (Proctor) Requirements |
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| Item | Required / Minimum |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Windows 10 Mac OSX Sierra 10.12 or higher Chrome OS (the most current version) - Chromebooks are not supported for Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) exams |
| Important: The language of the OS on your computer must match the exam language your Test Candidate is scheduled to take in Exams from Home | |
| Screen Resolution | Recommended minimum screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 (resolutions lower than the minimum will still work, but will require the user to scroll to the right or zoom out in order to see the Chat feature) |
| Supported Internet Browsers | The preferred internet browser is Chrome. Internet Explorer, Edge, and Safari are also supported |
| Input Devices | Keyboard and Mouse |
| Internet Connection Speed | A download speed of at least 10 Mbps* |
| Important: Before using the Exams from Home product, we strongly encourage all Exam Administrators to test their bandwidth to verify it is adequate and ensure the session will not be interrupted. A reputable third-party site you may use is www.speedtest.net. Ensure other members of your household are offline during the bandwidth test and during your actual exam session. | |
| *Please Note: Using video conferencing software may put an additional burden on your bandwidth that may exceed the baseline technical requirements we have set forth above. bahabeach's Technical Support team will also not be able to troubleshoot any issues related to third-party software use. | |
EFH Test Candidate Requirements |
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| Item | Required / Minimum |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Mac OSX Sierra 10.12 or higher Chrome OS (the most current version) - Chromebooks are not supported for Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) exams |
| Important: The language of the OS on your computer must match the exam language you are scheduled to take in Exams from Home | |
| Screen Resolution | Recommended minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 800 |
| Supported Internet Browsers | The preferred internet browser is Chrome. Internet Explorer, Edge, and Safari are also supported |
| Input Devices | Full Keyboard and Mouse |
| Internet Connection Speed | A download speed of at least 5 Mbps* |
| Important: Before using the Exams from Home product, we strongly encourage all Test Candidates to test their bandwidth to verify it is adequate and ensure the session will not be interrupted. A reputable third-party site you may use is www.speedtest.net. Ensure other members of your household are offline during the bandwidth test and during your actual exam session. | |
| *Please Note: Using video conferencing software may put an additional burden on your bandwidth that may exceed the baseline technical requirements we have set forth above. bahabeach's Technical Support team will also not be able to troubleshoot any issues related to third-party software use. | |
| Audio | The CSB English for IT exam requires sound through speakers or a headset/headphones. (Headphones are recommended when taking this exam in a classroom/in-person setting.) Note: bahabeach's Technical Support team will not be able to troubleshoot any issues related to audio playback or devices. |
Certification program requirements
Exams list:
Important: For full support of the Adobe Certified Professional Live-in-the-App exams including minor version support details, see the Adobe Program Support page.
Adobe Certified Professional 2021, 2020, or 2019 Suites
- After Effects
- Animate
- Dreamweaver
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
System requirements/recommendations
Important: For full support of the Adobe Certified Professional Live-in-the-App exams including minor version support details, see the Adobe Program Support page.
These exams can be delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems (see above).
Exams list:
- App Development with Swift Level 1
- Aligns to Xcode version 9.4.1
- Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery
- App Development with Swift Certified User
- Aligns to Xcode version 12
- Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery
- App Development with Swift Associate
- Aligns to Xcode version 12
- Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery
System requirements/recommendations
- Aligns to Xcode version 9.4.1
- Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery
- Aligns to Xcode version 12
- Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery
- Aligns to Xcode version 12
- Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery
The Apple exams can be delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.
Exams list:
(Live-in-the-application)*
- Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Exam
- Autodesk Inventor Certified User Exam - Imperial
- Autodesk Inventor Certified User Exam - Metric
- Autodesk Revit Architecture Certified User Exam - Imperial
- Autodesk Revit Architecture Certified User Exam - Metric
- Autodesk 3ds Max Certified User Exam
- Autodesk Maya Certified User Exam
- Autodesk Fusion 360 Certified User Exam
These exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows delivery system.
Note: Although the Compass delivery system can be installed natively in a Mac environment, the ACU Live-in-the-Application exams can only be delivered via Compass in a Windows environment.
System requirements/recommendations
| Item | Required / Minimum | Recommended |
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| Hard Drive: (Free Space after Autodesk software and Windows install) |
15GB | +1GB over Min Per Exam Program Installed |
| .NET Framework |
Requirements for ACU Live-in-the-App Delivery:
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Important: You will need to meet or exceed the baseline Compass for Windows requirements, the ACU specific requirements listed above for Compass, in addition to the baseline requirements linked below for the locally installed Autodesk software required for in-app exam delivery.
Note: The locally installed Autodesk applications required for Live-in-the-App delivery with Compass are currently not supported on Windows 11. Please continue to check Autodesk's website for individual application support info.
Supported Autodesk Software Versions:
For a list of system requirements to run the Autodesk Software please follow the links below.
- AutoCAD 2020 | 2021 | 2022
- Inventor 2020 | 2021 | 2022
- Revit 2020** | 2021** | 2022**
- 3ds Max 2020 | 2021 | 2022
- Maya 2020 | 2022
- Fusion 360
Note: Each Live-in-the-Application Autodesk Certified User exam delivered requires a complete, local installation of the Autodesk software. Exams can work with 2020, 2021, or 2022 versions of the Autodesk Software where applicable*.
*Languages: Please check the Exam Releases page for which exams and localizations work with the 2020/2021/2022 versions of the software.
**Note: All versions of the Revit software downloaded outside the United States must also install the U.S. Metric Content Library. How to install this add-on component instructions.
Exams list:
- Professional Communication
- *English for IT
System requirements/recommendations
The CSB exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass except for the audio element listed below.
Exams list:
- Ethical Hacker Associate
- Cyber Forensics Associate
System requirements/recommendations
The ECA exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.
Exams list:
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Exam v.2
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Exam
System requirements/recommendations
The ESB exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.
Exams list:
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
System requirements/recommendations
The IC3 GS6 exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.
Exams list:
- Computing Fundamentals (Office 2016)
- Key Applications (Office 2016)
- Living Online (Office 2016)
These exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.
- Computing Fundamentals (Office 2013)
- Key Applications (Office 2013)
- Living Online (Office 2013)
These exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows delivery system and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.
Note: The complete IC3 Digital Literacy certification is comprised of three separate exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. A candidate can earn the IC3 GS5 certification by passing any combination of either version of the three different IC3 GS5 exams.
- IC3 GS5 Fast Track Assessment – GMetrix Online Delivered Testing
System requirements/recommendations
See above.Exams list:
- IC3 GS5 Spark (Office 2016)
System requirements/recommendations
This exam is delivered with the Compass for Windows delivery system and does not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.
Exams list:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cloud Computing
- Cybersecurity
- Databases
- Device Configuration and Management
- HTML and CSS
- HTML5 Application Development
- Java
- JavaScript
- Networking
- Network Security
- Python
- Software Development
System requirements/recommendations
The IT Specialist exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.
Exams list:
- Intuit Quickbooks Certified User Desktop
- Intuit Quickbooks Certified User Online U.S.
- Intuit Design for Delight Innovator
- Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional
System requirements/recommendations
The Intuit exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows or Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.
Exams list:
- Technology Literacy for Educators (62-193)
System requirements/recommendations
The MCE exam is delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and does not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.
Exams list:
Microsoft Certified Fundamentals Exams:
- AI-900 - Azure AI Fundamentals
- AZ-900 – Azure Fundamentals
- DP-900 - Azure Data Fundamentals
- MB-910 - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Customer Engagement Apps (CRM)
- MB-920 - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Finance and Operations Apps (ERP)
- MS-900 – Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
- PL-900 – Power Platform Fundamentals
- SC-900 - Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
System requirements/recommendations
The Microsoft Certified Fundamentals exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.
Exams list:
(Live-in-the-application)*
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Word Expert
- Excel Expert
- Access Expert
System requirements/recommendations
*The MOS 365/2019 exams are only delivered with the Compass for Windows delivery system.
Supported Office Versions:
- Microsoft Office 2019 Professional or Professional Plus (32 or 64-bit) - version 16.0.10348.20020
- Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (formerly called Office 365 ProPlus) versions greater than 1808 (32 or 64-bit). Note: Versions prior to and including 1808 can take MOS 2016 exams. We recommend the Semi-Annual update channel, but now support the Monthly channels; see the Office 365 FAQ for more info
*Note: All Live-in-the-application Microsoft Office Specialist exams delivered with Compass for Windows require a complete, local installation of the Office software, and only one Office Suite version may be installed per machine.
Office 365: If you are using a cloud-based subscription to install the Office software, please see the Office 365 FAQ as it relates to delivering MOS exams with our Compass system.
Office Shared License Model: As documented in the Compass for Windows User Guide, CATCs using a shared license of the locally installed Microsoft Office software required for Live-in-the-Application testing will be prompted for action when administering MOS exams. These actions may include activating the software (if opened for the first time), or signing in to the application. Compass opens the software and addresses any one-time or other prompts from the application prior to the exam to avoid anything that may cause an interference during actual testing.
- Technical Info: If you should encounter any errors launching a MOS exam in a traditional (native) classroom environment using the shared license model please contact Technical Support.
- Exams from Home: If the Shared License Model is preventing you from testing in a timely manner, you have the option to use Exams from Home, which is a virtual environment where the locally installed Microsoft Office software is managed by bahabeach. See our Exams from Home page to get started.
| Item | Required / Minimum | Recommended |
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| Processor | 1 GHz or higher | Core i5 or equivalent |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB |
| Hard Drive: (Free Space after Office and Windows install) | 5GB | 5GB on a Solid State drive |
| Video Resolution | 1280 x 800 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Keyboard & Mouse | Yes | Yes |
| Internet Connection Speed | 256 kbps or DSL | High Speed Internet |
| Supported Web Browser | IE11 | IE11 |
Exams list:
(Live-in-the-application)*
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word Expert
- Excel Expert
- Access
- Outlook
System requirements/recommendations
*The MOS 2016 exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows delivery system.
Supported Office Versions:
- Microsoft Office 2016 Professional or Professional Plus (32 or 64-bit) - version 16.0.4738.1000. Important: Outlook 2016 Arabic is only supported in the 64-bit version of Office.
- Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (formerly called Office 365 ProPlus) prior to and including version 1808 (32 or 64-bit). Note: Versions greater than and including 1808 can take MOS 365 and 2019 exams. Versions prior to and including 1808 can take MOS 2016 exams. We only support the Semi-Annual update channel for MOS 2016; see the Office 365 FAQ for more info. Important: Outlook 2016 Arabic is only supported in the 64-bit version of Office.
*Note: All Live-in-the-Application Microsoft Office Specialist exams delivered with Compass for Windows require a complete, local installation of the Office software, and only one Office Suite version may be installed per machine.
Office 365: If you are using a cloud-based subscription to install the Office software, please see the Office 365 FAQ as it relates to delivering MOS exams with our Compass system.
Office Shared License Model: As documented in the Compass for Windows User Guide, CATCs using a shared license of the locally installed Microsoft Office software required for Live-in-the-Application testing will be prompted for action when administering MOS exams. These actions may include activating the software (if opened for the first time), or signing in to the application. Compass opens the software and addresses any one-time or other prompts from the application prior to the exam to avoid anything that may cause an interference during actual testing.
- Technical Info: If you should encounter any errors launching a MOS exam in a traditional (native) classroom environment using the shared license model please contact Technical Support.
- Exams from Home: If the Shared License Model is preventing you from testing in a timely manner, you have the option to use Exams from Home, which is a virtual environment where the locally installed Microsoft Office software is managed by bahabeach. See our Exams from Home page to get started.
Important: The following requirements are in addition to any requirements specified in the Compass for Windows section.
| Item | Required / Minimum | Recommended |
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| Processor | 1 GHz or higher | Core i5 or equivalent |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB |
| Hard Drive: (Free Space after Office and Windows install) | 5GB | 5GB on a Solid State drive |
| Video Resolution | 1280 x 800 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Keyboard & Mouse | Yes | Yes |
| Internet Connection Speed | 256 kbps or DSL | High Speed Internet |
| Supported Web Browser | IE11 | IE11 |
Exams list:
(Live-in-the-application)*
- Word
- Word Expert
- Excel
- Excel Expert
- Access
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- OneNote
System requirements/recommendations
The MOS 2013 exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows delivery system.
Supported Office Versions:
- Microsoft Office 2013 Professional or Professional Plus w/ SP1 (32 or 64-bit)
*Note: All Live-in-the-Application Microsoft Office Specialist exams delivered with Compass for Windows require a complete, local installation of the Office software, and only one Office Suite may be installed per machine.
Exams list:
- (98-349) Windows Operating System Fundamentals
- (98-361) Software Development Fundamentals (C# or VB)
- (98-364) Database Fundamentals
- (98-365) Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
- (98-366) Networking Fundamentals
- (98-367) Security Fundamentals
- (98-368) Windows Mobility & Device Fundamentals
- (98-375) HTML 5 Application Developer Fundamentals
- (98-381) Intro to Programming using Python
- (98-382) Intro to Programming using JavaScript
- (98-383) Intro to Programming using HTML and CSS
- (98-388) Intro to Programming using Java
System requirements/recommendations
The MTA exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.
Exams list:
- PMI Project Management Ready
System requirements/recommendations
The PMI exam is delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and does not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.
Exams list:
- Unity Certified User: Programmer
- Unity Certified User: VR Developer
- Unity Certified User: Artist
System requirements/recommendations
The UCU exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.