Online System Requirements

Check if Your System is Compatible Before You Sign Up

To ensure you are able to take the Executive Assessment Online please check to make sure the computer you will take the assessment on meets the minimum system requirements. Running a system test on your computer before signing up is highly recommended.

Testing Configuration

Before you begin, there are minimum specifications and network administrator requirements. Please view this configuration and administrator specifications sheet to ensure you are able to take the Executive Assessment Online on your workstation.

System Requirements

Technical requirement	Technical Specification
Operating System	Windows 10 Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit) Mac OS 10.13 and above (excluding beta versions)
Operating System	Note: Windows Operating Systems must pass Genuine Windows Validation. Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 7 are strictly prohibited for assessment delivery All Linux/Unix based Operating Systems are strictly prohibited.
Firewall	Do not take your assessment in a setting with a corporate firewall (including VPN), or alert your Network Administrator to the network configuration requirements.
Display	Minimum Resolution: 1024 x 768 in 16-bit color. Additional monitors are forbidden.
Internet Browser	The newest versions of Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, and Firefox for web registrations or downloading the secure browser or Internet Explorer 11.
Internet Connection	A consistent connection speed of 1 Mbps down/up is required. We recommend testing on a wired network as opposed to a wireless network. Tethering to a mobile hotspot is explicitly prohibited.
Webcam	Webcam must have a minimum resolution of 640x480 @ 10 fps. Webcam may be internal or may be external and connected to the computer. Mac users may need to allow OnVUE within their ‘System Preferences: Security & Privacy: Privacy’ settings for Microphone, Camera, Automation and Input Monitoring.
Sound & Microphone	Verify the audio and microphone are not set on mute in Windows. Mac users may need to allow OnVUE within their ‘System Preferences: Security & Privacy: Privacy’ settings for Microphone, Camera, Automation and Input Monitoring.
Browser Settings	Internet Cookies must be enabled. Any Pop-Up blocking setting(s) must be disabled.
Work Computer	We recommend testing on a personal computer as work computers may block the OnVUE software.
Power	Ensure you are connected to a power source before starting your assessment to avoid draining your battery during the assessment

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