Technical Requirements

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Use ICAS Technical Readiness Test to check your device if it meets the technical requirement for ICAS Assessment.

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Supported devices

ICAS can be taken on the following devices:

Laptop

Laptop

Supported
Desktop

Desktop

Supported
Chromebook

Chromebook

Supported
iPad

iPad

Supported(except iPad mini)
  • All devices must be connected to a single screen only
  • All devices must use the device's native keyboard
  • External keyboards or mice are not required for tablets
  • The iPad mini is not supported.
  • Chromebooks must be running as Managed Devices in Kiosk mode for Writing which require the locked-down browser.
Supported Operating Systems
  • macOS 15+
  • MS Windows 10 & 11
  • Chrome OS 135+
  • iPadOS 17+
Supported web browser

In order of preference:

  • Chrome 135+ (Windows 10 & 11, macOS 15+, iPadOS 17+, Chrome OS 135+)
  • Firefox 138+ (Windows 10 & 11, macOS 15+, iPadOS 17+)
  • Edge 135+ (Windows 10 & 11)
  • Safari 17+ (macOS 15+, iPadOS 17+)

We recommend using Google Chrome to run Mathematics, English, Science and Digital Technologies.

Download Locked-down Browser

A secure locked-down browser application is required for:

  • ICAS Writing
Download & installation guide

Important: If you have previously installed Replay, please uninstall that version before downloading and installing the updated version provided.

Internet bandwidth (speed)

Use the Technical Readiness Test to check your internet speed automatically.

Recommended requirements:

1 student1 Mbps
10 students10 Mbps

No additional bandwidth is needed for locked-down browser use, after installing.

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Settings

  • A minimum screen resolution of 1024 width x 768 height
  • JavaScript and browser cookies must be enabled in the browser.