Disabling Pop‐up Blockers The web browser’s pop‐up blocker must be disabled when accessing the Online Item Samplers, Test Monitor Interface or Test Monitor Training Site. Your Technology Coordinator may be able to disable pop‐up blockers ahead of time. (If the secure browser is used to access the online item samplers, this action is not necessary.) To disable pop‐up blockers, navigate to the appropriate menu option: Firefox: Tools > Options > Content > uncheck “Block pop‐up windows” Internet Explorer: Tools > Pop‐up Blocker > Turn Off Pop‐up Blocker Safari: Application Menu (Safari) > Block Pop‐Up Windows (make sure this is unchecked)
Mobile Device Support for Test Monitor Sites Test Monitors can use some mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, to access the Online Testing System and the Test Monitor Training Site. (The following sites are not officially supported by mobile devices: TIDE, Online Reporting System and the Student Testing Site and Online Item Samplers.) Due to test security vulnerabilities, student testing is not supported on iPads or other mobile devices. Student use of these devices to access the online testing applications is, at this time, prohibited. Students must use desktop computers or laptops/netbooks that have the secure browser installed to access the Student Testing Site and Online Item Samplers.
The following table displays some example mobile devices that can be used to access the Test Monitor Interface and Test Monitor Training Site applications. The default browser that comes pre‐installed with the device must be used (e.g., iPad 2 running the default Safari browser). Browsers downloaded from the carrier’s application store (e.g., iTunes) are not supported. Note: Due to the number of handhelds and tablets available, testing all devices’ native browsers for compatibility with the Online Testing System is not feasible. Please check your device’s specifications and ensure that it is running a supported mobile operating system. Using devices with an OS not on this list is not prohibited; however, some functions and features may not work properly. Table 6. Supported Operating Systems/Mobile Devices for the Online Testing System Supported Mobile OS
Sample Handheld Devices
Sample Tablets
Android 2.2
HTC Thunderbolt, LG Optimus, Motorola Droid X, Samsung Galaxy S
n/a
Android 2.3
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play
n/a
Android 3.0 and above
n/a
Motorola Xoom
iOS 3
iPhone 3G, iPhone 3Gs, iPod Touch
iPad
iOS 4
iPhone 3G, iPhone 3Gs, iPhone 4, iPod Touch
iPad, iPad 2
Notes: Android tablets must run Android 3.0 or above. The default (native) web browser that comes pre‐installed on the mobile device must be used. Alternative mobile browsers from the carrier’s application store are not supported. The minimum screen resolution for a handheld device is 320 x 480. 42