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Because schools may experience bandwidth limitations, device restrictions, or other technical issues, onsite testing is not supported by the TACHS Administration Office or Call Center. Any delays, interruptions, technical issues, or distractions that occur during on-site testing are the responsibility of the testing location and not the Diocese or TACHS Administration .  \nTable of Contents  \n• What do I need for testing?….....................…...…Page 4  \n• System and Device Requirements……………….Page 5  \n• Preparing your device…………................................Pages 6-7  \n• Install Proctorio’s Secure Exam Proctor…….Pages 8-10  \n• Getting familiar with the testing platform.....Page 12  \n• Preparing your testing space……………………….Page 13  \n• When do I get my Test session code?............Page 14  \n• Preparing your student…………………………….……Page 15  \n• Device use on the day of testing…………….……Page 16  \n• When are parents allowed in the room?.……Page 17  \n• Myths about Secure Exam Proctor…………… Page 18  \n• Tell me more about the exam………………………Page 19  \n• How do I login on the day of testing?.............Pages 20-24  \n• Starting and Ending the Exam…………………….Page 25  \n• Accessing the Calculator…………………………….Page 26  \n• LIVE Day of testing Chat Feature...................Page 27-28  \n• Tips for day of testing and other FAQs…...Page 29  \nWhat do I need for testing?  \n• Testing Device; desktop computer, laptop, or Chromebook with Windows, Mac OS X, or Chrome operating system.  \n􀂙Access to the Device Requirements Device requirements (see page 5)  \n􀂙Proctorio’s Secure Exam Proctor set-up (refer to page 6)  \n• Computer power cord  \n• Stable/strong wi-fi or wired internet connection  \n• Scratch paper for approved sub-tests (Reading, Written Expression, Mathematics)  \n• Pen/pencil  \n• Headphones with audio capability (if preferred, instead of computer speakers)  \n• Webcam (internal or external)  \n• Snacks and water  \n• Quiet student testing space with adequate light  \nSystem and Device Requirements  \n5  \nPreparing your device  \n• Install Google Chrome and the Proctorio Secure Exam Proctor extension 2-3 days before testing. 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