Technical requirements
This page contains all the hardware, software, environment, communication, and admin level permission requirements that must be met to ensure compatible and consistent exam delivery across all our delivery systems and modalities.
Live-in-the-Application (LITA) exams have individual program requirements that are above and beyond those of the exam delivery software; refer to each individual program for detailed information. This page also lists which exams are available in which delivery system.
Exam delivery system requirements
See the Exam Releases page for a list of individual suites and languages.
Compass for Windows supports the delivery of:
- Adobe Certified Professional
- Agriscience and Technology Careers
- Autodesk Certified User - (ACU)
- Cisco Certified Support Technician - (CCST)
- Critical Career Skills - (CCS)
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business - (ESB)
- Health Sciences Careers
- Hospitality and Culinary Arts Careers
- IC3 Digital Literacy GS6 - (IC3)
- IC3 Digital Literacy GS5 - (IC3)
- Information Technology Specialist
- Intuit Certifications
- Meta Certification
- Microsoft Certified Educator - (MCE)
- Microsoft Certified Fundamentals
- Microsoft Office Specialist - (MOS)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Windows 10 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Ver. 1607 build 14393.2515 or later (32-bit and 64-bit) |
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Additionally, some Adobe and Autodesk applications required for the
Live-in-the-Application delivery are only supported on 64-bit operating systems. Remember
that you must exceed the requirements of not just Compass (listed in this section), but
also the requirements of the locally installed application when delivering LITA exams. |
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| Important: The language of Windows, the language of the locally installed software (for Live-in-the-Application 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) |
| Security Protocol | TLS 1.1 or higher | |
| Internet Connection Speed | 256 kbps or DSL | High-speed internet connection |
| Supported Internet Browsers | Latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Firefox | |
| 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 4.6.2 or later 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 | |
| Emails | To ensure you receive all of our automated system and support emails,
whitelist the following addresses:
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| Communication Ports & Addresses |
Note: As a consequence of Bahabeach's data
center transition on January 21st, 2024, it became impossible to provide a list of
specific IP addresses that must be accessible for an uninterrupted exam experience. As
such, we are now requiring the domains listed below to be whitelisted. Required: The following domains will also require unrestricted communication via whitelisting:
Note: On certain systems, it may be necessary to enter the whitelisted
domain name without the use of the wildcard asterisk (e.g. "https://bahabeach.com").
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. |
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Prohibited Items
| Item | Exam delivery must adhere to the following restrictions | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Bahabeach 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. | |
See the Exam Releases page for a list of individual suites and languages.
Compass for Mac supports the delivery of:
- Adobe Certified Professional
- Agriscience and Technology Careers
- Apple App Development with Swift Certifications
- Cisco Certified Support Technician - (CCST)
- Critical Career Skills - (CCS)
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business - (ESB)
- Health Sciences Careers
- Hospitality and Culinary Arts Careers
- IC3 Digital Literacy GS6 - (IC3)
- IC3 Digital Literacy GS5 - (IC3)
- Information Technology Specialist
- Intuit Certifications
- Meta Certification
- Microsoft Certified Educator - (MCE)
- Microsoft Certified Fundamentals
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Mac OS X Sequoia 15.x Mac OS X Sonoma 14.x Mac OS X Ventura 13.x |
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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 when using Compass for Mac. | |
| App Permissions | See the Adobe LITA Exam Readiness guide for detailed info. | |
| Processor | Pentium 4 or equivalent 1.3 GHz or higher |
Core i5 or equivalent 2.6 GHz or higher |
| 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) |
| 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 | |
| Emails | To ensure you receive all of our automated system and support emails,
whitelist the following addresses:
|
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| Communication Ports & Addresses |
Note: As a consequence of Bahabeach's data
center transition on January 21st, 2024, it became impossible to provide a list of
specific IP addresses that must be accessible for an uninterrupted exam experience. As
such, we are now requiring the domains listed below to be whitelisted. Required: The following domains will also require unrestricted communication via whitelisting:
Note: On certain systems, it may be necessary to enter the whitelisted
domain name without the use of the wildcard asterisk (e.g. "https://bahabeach.com").
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. |
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Prohibited Items
| Item | Exam delivery must adhere to the following restrictions | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Bahabeach 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 Compass Cloud 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".
Compass Cloud - Exam Administrator (Proctor) Requirements |
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| Item | Required / Minimum |
| Device | Laptop or Desktop (recommended) Tablets or other mobile devices |
| 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) |
| Supported Internet Browsers | The preferred internet browser is Chrome. Edge and Safari are also supported. |
| Internet Connection Speed | High-speed internet |
Compass Cloud - Test Candidate Requirements |
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| Item | Required / Minimum |
| Operating System | Laptop or Desktop with: Windows 11 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Windows 10 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Ver. 1607 build 14393.2515 or later (32-bit and 64-bit) Mac OS X Sequoia 15.x Mac OS X Sonoma 14.x Mac OS X Ventura 13.x Chromebook with a current operating system (OS) |
| Important: The language of the OS on your computer must match the exam language you are scheduled to take in Compass Cloud | |
| Admin Rights | Windows and Mac users will need local admin rights to install the Compass Cloud desktop app. Chromebook users will need to download the Compass Cloud app from the Play Store. Managed devices may require that a local IT Admin allow the Chromebook app to be installed or install it on your behalf. |
| Screen Resolution | Recommended minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 800 |
| Supported Internet Browsers | The preferred internet browser is Chrome. Edge and Safari are also supported. |
| Input Devices | Full Keyboard and a 2-Button Mouse |
| Internet Connection Speed | A download speed of at least 10 Mbps* per workstation |
| Important: Before using the Compass Cloud 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 users who may share your connection are offline during the bandwidth test and during your actual exam session. | |
Communication Requirements (all users) |
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|---|---|
| Item | Required / Minimum |
| Emails | To ensure you receive all of our automated system and support emails,
whitelist the following addresses:
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| Communication Ports & Addresses |
Note: As a consequence of Bahabeach's data
center transition on January 21st, 2024, it became impossible to provide a list of
specific IP addresses that must be accessible for an uninterrupted exam experience. As
such, we are now requiring the domains listed below to be whitelisted. Required: The following domains will also require unrestricted communication via whitelisting:
Note: On certain systems, it may be necessary to enter the whitelisted
domain name without the use of the wildcard asterisk (e.g. "https://bahabeach.com").
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. |
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Prohibited Items
| Item | Exam delivery must adhere to the following restrictions | |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Computing Devices |
Touch Screen Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones are strictly prohibited for the Test Candidate. 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 | Bahabeach 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 |
Laptop or Desktop with: |
| 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 | Full Keyboard and a 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 | Laptop or Desktop with: Windows 11 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Windows 10 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Ver. 1607 build 14393.2515 or later (32-bit and 64-bit) Mac OS X Sonoma 14.x Mac OS X Ventura 13.x Mac OS X Monterey 12.x Chromebook with a current operating system (OS) |
| Important: The language of the OS on your computer must match the exam language you are scheduled to take in Exams from Home | |
| Admin Rights | You will need the ability to download and execute a program file from your browser (see the user guide for info on managed Chromebook devices) |
| 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 a 2-Button Mouse |
| Webcam | Required for Identity & Environment Check |
| Internet Connection Speed | A download speed of at least 10 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. | |
Communication Requirements (all users) |
|
|---|---|
| Item | Required / Minimum |
| Emails | To ensure you receive all of our automated system and support emails,
whitelist the following addresses:
|
| Communication Ports & Addresses |
Note: As a consequence of Bahabeach's data
center transition on January 21st, 2024, it became impossible to provide a list of
specific IP addresses that must be accessible for an uninterrupted exam experience. As
such, we are now requiring the domains listed below to be whitelisted. Required: The following domains will also require unrestricted communication via whitelisting:
Note: On certain systems, it may be necessary to enter the whitelisted
domain name without the use of the wildcard asterisk (e.g. "https://bahabeach.com").
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. |
Prohibited Items
| Item | Exam delivery must adhere to the following restrictions | |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Computing Devices |
Touch Screen Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones are strictly prohibited for the Test Candidate. Note: Examples of prohibited portable computing devices include, but are not limited to: Surface Pro, Android and iOS phones, and tablets. |
|
| 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. |
|
| Network Connection | Bahabeach 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. | |
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 2024, 2023, or 2022 Suites:
- After Effects
- Animate
- Dreamweaver
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
Adobe Certified Professional:
- Acrobat Pro
- Express (non-LITA, a.k.a Selected Response/SR)
System requirements/recommendations
These exams can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
Exams list:
- Agriscience Foundations
System requirements/recommendations
This exam can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
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 Certified User Exam (Selected Response -SR exam)
*Note: ACU local Live-in-the-Application (LITA) exam delivery can only be delivered via Compass for Windows. Virtual LITA delivery is available in Compass Cloud.
System requirements/recommendations
These exams can be delivered with the Compass for Windows or Compass Cloud delivery systems.
Exams list:
- App Development with Swift Certified User
- App Development with Swift Associate
System requirements/recommendations
These exams can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
Exams list:
- Cisco Certified Support Technician - Cybersecurity
- Cisco Certified Support Technician - Networking
- Cisco Certified Support Technician - IT Support
System requirements/recommendations
These exams can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
Exams list:
- Professional Communication
- Generative AI Foundations
System requirements/recommendations
These exams can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
Exams list:
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Exam v.2
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Exam (all but U.S.*)
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Universal Exam
System requirements/recommendations
These exams can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
Exams list:
- Medical Administrative Assistant
System requirements/recommendations
This exam can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
Exams list:
- Culinary Foundations
System requirements/recommendations
This exam can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
Exams list:
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
System requirements/recommendations
These exams can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
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 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:
- Intuit Quickbooks Certified User Online U.S.
- Intuit Design for Delight Innovator
- Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional
- Intuit Personal Finance U.S.
System requirements/recommendations
These exams can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
Exams list:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cloud Computing
- Cybersecurity
- Databases
- Data Analytics
- Device Configuration and Management
- HTML and CSS
- HTML5 Application Development
- Java
- JavaScript
- Networking
- Network Security
- Python
- Python Next Generation* (see system requirements below)
- Software Development
System requirements/recommendations
These exams can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above) with the exception of the Python NG exam (see below).
IT Specialist Python Next Generation Support
*In addition to the domains that are required to be whitelisted for our delivery
systems, the following domains must also be whitelisted when delivering the IT Specialist Python
Next Generation exam:
- *.skillable.com
- *.labondemand.com
- *.learnondemand.net
- *.holsystems.com
- Learnondemandsystemsb2c.b2clogin.com
**The Python Next Generation exam is not available in Compass for Mac or when using a Mac with Compass Cloud. For more information on the Python update please refer to the table below and click here for more information.
| Python NG System Support |
Windows | Mac | Chromebook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass for Windows | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Compass for Mac | N/A | No | N/A |
| Compass Cloud | Yes | No | Yes |
| Exams from Home | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Exams list:
- Technology Literacy for Educators (62-193)
System requirements/recommendations
These exams can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
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
These exams can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
Exams list:
- Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate
System requirements/recommendations
This exam can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
Exams list:
(Live-in-the-application)*
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word Expert
- Excel Expert
See the Exam Releases page for planned exam release dates.
System requirements/recommendations
*The MOS 365 Apps exams are only delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass Cloud delivery systems.
Supported Office Versions:
- Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) versions 2202 or later (32 or 64-bit). Note: We recommend version 2402 in the Semi-Annual Enterprise update channel, but also support the Monthly Enterprise update channel; see the see the Office 365 FAQ for more info. Versions prior to and including 1808 are compatible with the MOS 2016 exams. Versions from 1808 to 2202 are compatible with the MOS 2019 exams.
Supported Microsoft Subscriptions:
- Microsoft 365 A3/A5/E3/E5/G3/G5
- Office 365 A3/A5/E3/E5/G3/G5
- Microsoft 365 Apps for Education
- Microsoft 365 Apps for Education (Device)
- Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
- Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (Device)
- Microsoft 365 Apps for Faculty
- Microsoft 365 Apps for Students
*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.
Microsoft 365 Apps: 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 Computer Activation and Device-based License: As
documented in the Compass for Windows User Guide, CATCs using shared computer
activation or device-based 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.
| Item | Required / Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core | Core i5 or equivalent |
| RAM | 4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit) | 8 GB |
| Hard Drive: (Free Space after Office and Windows install) | 5 GB | 5 GB on a Solid State drive |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 800 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Keyboard & Mouse | Yes | Yes |
| Internet Connection Speed | 256 kbps or DSL | High Speed Internet |
Exams list:
(Live-in-the-application)*
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Word Expert
- Excel Expert
- Access Expert
System requirements/recommendations
*The MOS 2019 exams are only delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass Cloud delivery systems.
Supported Office Versions:
- Microsoft Office 2019 Professional or Professional Plus (32 or 64-bit)
- Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) versions 1808 to 2202 (32 or 64-bit). Note: Versions prior to and including 1808 can take MOS 2016 exams. Versions following and including 2202 can take MOS 365 Apps exams. Automatic updates are not recommended for delivering MOS 2019 exams. We recommend the Semi-Annual update channel, but also support the Monthly Enterprise update channel; 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.
Microsoft 365 Apps: 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 Computer Activation and Device-based License: As
documented in the Compass for Windows User Guide, CATCs using shared computer
activation or device-based 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 Computer Activation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core | Core i5 or equivalent |
| RAM | 4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit) | 8 GB |
| Hard Drive: (Free Space after Office and Windows install) | 5 GB | 5 GB on a Solid State drive |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 800 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Keyboard & Mouse | Yes | Yes |
| Internet Connection Speed | 256 kbps or DSL | High Speed Internet |
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 and Compass Cloud delivery systems.
Supported Office Versions:
- Microsoft Office 2016 Professional or Professional Plus (32 or 64-bit)
- Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) prior to and including version 1808 (32 or
64-bit). Note: Versions following and including 2202 can take MOS 365 Apps
exams. Versions from 1808 to 2202 can take MOS 2019 exams. We recommend the Semi-Annual
Enterprise update channel, but also support the Monthly Enterprise update channel; 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 Computer Activation: As documented in the Compass for Windows User Guide, CATCs using shared computer
activation 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 Computer Activation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 1 GHz or higher | Core i5 or equivalent |
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard Drive: (Free Space after Office and Windows install) | 5 GB | 5 GB on a Solid State drive |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 800 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Keyboard & Mouse | Yes | Yes |
| Internet Connection Speed | 256 kbps or DSL | High Speed Internet |
Exams list:
- PMI Project Management Ready
System requirements/recommendations
This exam can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).
Exams list:
- Unity Certified User: Programmer
- Unity Certified User: VR Developer
- Unity Certified User: Artist
System requirements/recommendations
These exams can be delivered with the Compass
for Windows, Compass
for Mac, or Compass
Cloud delivery systems (see above).