OnVUE Candidate Technical Requirements

Jul 17, 2026

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OnVUE candidate technical requirements outline the permissions and system configurations needed to deliver online proctored exams smoothly, with specific focus on macOS hardware access starting from Mojave. It explains how candidates must grant microphone and camera permissions, and how the application may also require Automation and Input Monitoring. For networking professionals, it provides an advanced configuration checklist for browser lock and secure browser delivery, including trusted-site URL additions, recommendations for wired networks, guidance to avoid VPN/proxy and advanced firewall inspection, and port allowance requirements to maintain sustained connections. Troubleshooting steps address antivirus scanning and exception handling.

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Reading Time13 min

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OnVUE Technical Requirements for the Candidate Corporate Networking Personnel should continue to page 3 for Advanced Networking Requirements. Pearson strongly recommends using equipment that meets or exceeds the Recommended Specifications. The minimum requirements will change periodically based on the needs of our exam sponsors. | | Minimum Required | Recommended Specifications | | --- | --- | --- | | Operating System | Windows 10 (64-bit)–(excluding‘S Mode’)
macOS High Sierra (10.13) and above –(excluding beta versions)
Note: macOS, starting with Mojave, now requires permission from the user to allow any hardware access to an application, which includes OnVUE (proctorapp) . Candidates should be prompted to allow this application. | | | | Note: Windows Operating Systems must pass Genuine Windows Validation.
• Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP are not supported for exam delivery
• All Linux/Unix based Operating Systems are not supported | | | Firewall | Corporate firewalls (including VPNs) or proxies often cause this delivery method to fail. We recommend testing on a personal computer. Work computers generally have more restrictions that may prevent successful delivery. Please take your exam in a setting without a corporate firewall. | | | RAM | OS specified Minimum RAM | 4 GB RAM or more | | Display | Minimum Resolution:
1024 x 768 in 16-bit color. | Recommended Resolution:
1920 x 1080 or higher in 32-bit color. | | | If using an external monitor, you must close your laptop and use an external keyboard, mouse, and webcam.
Multiple monitors are forbidden. Touch screens are strictly forbidden. | | | Supported Internet Browsers | The newest versions of Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, and Firefox, for web registrations or downloading the secure browser. | | | Internet Connection | For optimal performance, a reliable and stable connection speed of 3 Mbps down/up is required.
We recommend testing on a wired network as opposed to a wireless network. If testing from home, ask others within the household to avoid internet use during your exam session.
Tethering to a mobile hotspot is explicitly prohibited. | | | | Minimum Required | Recommended Specifications | | --- | --- | --- | | Webcam | Webcam must have a minimum resolution of 640x480 @ 10 fps.
Webcam may be internal, or an external webcam connected to the computer. Note: Mobile phones are strictly prohibited as a webcam for exam delivery.
Note: Mac OS users may need to allow OnVUE within their System Preferences: Security & Privacy: Privacy settings for camera. | | | Sound & Microphone | Verify the audio and microphone are not muted.
Headphones and headsets (wired or Bluetooth) are not allowed unless explicitly approved by your test sponsor.
Note: Mac OS users may need to allow OnVUE within their System Preferences: Security & Privacy: Privacy settings for microphone. | | | Browser Settings | Internet Cookies must be e

Jul 17, 2026

Upload by Skyler