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| Technical requirements for running a Linguaskill test Linguaskill is an online test and the equipment used to run the test must meet a series of minimum technical requirements. Centres and candidates are responsible for ensuring that their equipment meets these requirements in order for the test to function correctly. We recommend that you run a practice test in advance of your exam day.
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 | Processor | Quad-core processor; e.g. Intel i3 (9th gen or above), Ryzen 3 (2300 or later), Apple M1 (or later) |
 | RAM | 4GB |
 | Free hard drive space | 4GB |
 | Screen resolution | 1280 x 1024 |
  | Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) or 11 Apple Macs running macOS 13 (Ventura) and later Chromebooks running Chrome OS 120+ (for test administration only) |
 | Internet bandwidth | 5 - 10 Mbps upload per candidate (local network speed)
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 | Web browser | Windows:
macOS: Google Chrome (latest version) only supported browser |
 | Adobe Reader | Latest version (must be able to read PDFs). Download Acrobat Reader here... |
 | Sound card | Yes |
 | Headphones | Over-ear, closed back with good padding. Noise cancelling recommended with a microphone on a boom. See below. |
 | Microphone |
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 | Headphone and microphone connections | There is no preference on plugs (that is, USB or standard stereo) but please note that the use of USB means that appropriate drivers must be installed and confirmed as working before the test day. |
 | Webcam | 640X480 Required on all computers and laptops used by candidates |
 | Unsupported Devices and Software |
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 | Secure Test Browser | Talview Secure Browser* must be installed on all candidate computers. The Talview Secure Browser can be downloaded from https://pages.talview.com/securebrowser/ * Temporarily not required. |
