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Cskills Awards Test Platform Client Requirements
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Published by Cskills Awards, Bircham Newton, King’s Lynn Norfolk PE31 6RH
First published September 2010 Revised May 2011, July 2012, May 2013, January 2014, May 2017, August 2017
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Contents
Page 1. Supported browsers 4 2. Setting up your browser to use the Test Platform 5
2.1 Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints 5 2.2 Add to trusted sites 6 2.3 Enable session cookies/first party cookies 7 2.4 Check for newer versions of stored pages 8 2.5 Turn off pop-up blocker/set privacy to medium high 9 2.6 Printer settings – optional for best quality if printing results 10 2.7 Compatibility view settings 11
3. Client computer requirements 12
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1. Supported browsers
The Test Platform supports the use of the following web browsers: • Internet Explorer 8 • Internet Explorer 9.
The following browsers are expected to work, but are not fully supported: • Firefox 9 and later • Google Chrome version 16 and later.
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2. Setting up your browser to use the Test Platform
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Before using the Test Platform, please ensure that the following changes have been made to your browser settings.
2.1 Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
IC Diagnose Connection Problems... Reopen Last Browsing Session
[] Pop·up Blocker
Manage Add·ons
Q Work Offline
§l Compatibility View
Compatibility View Settings
Full Screen F1l
Browsing histor y
Truste<l sites This zone contains websites that you
V trust not to damage your computer or
Sites
Toolbars
Explorer Bars
your files. You have websites in this zone.
<> Developer Tools F12
Security !evel for this zone
Suggested Sites Search
Custom
Custom settings. ·To change the settings, dick Custom level. ·To use the recommended settings, dick Default level.
ICJEnable !:rotected Mode (requires restarting Internet Explorer)
I Default level I &eset all zones to default level I
Settings
Loose XAML 0 Disable @ Enable 0 Prompt
OK II Cancel I I Y
@! XAML browser applications 0 Disable @ Enable 0 Prompt
XPS documents 0 Disable @ Enable 0 Prompt
.NET Framework eliant components Permissions for components with manifests
*Takes effect after you restartInternet Explorer
Reset custom settings
0 Miscellaneous
0 Access data sources across domains @ Disable 0 Enable 0 Prompt
0 Allow META REFRESH 0 Disable @ Enable
0 Allow scripting of Microsoft web browser control @ Disable 0 Enable
0 Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constr 0 Disable
I @ Enable I &eset to: rl Me-dium- ,d.-e...f,a. ul-t- ----- -
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OK I I Cancel 1. Select 'Tools'. 2. Select 'Internet Options'. 3. Select 'Security' tab. 4. Select 'Trusted sites' and then 'Custom level'. 5. Scroll down until you see 'Miscellaneous'. 6. Select 'Enable' under 'Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints'.
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2.2 Add to trusted sites
1. Select ‘Tools’. 2. Select ‘Internet Options’. 3. Select ‘Security’ tab. 4. Select ‘Trusted Sites’ and then ‘Sites’. 5. Type the website address (https://test.nocn-cskills.org.uk) in the available textbox and select
‘Add’.
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2.3 Enable session cookies/first party cookies
1. Select ‘Tools’. 2. Select ‘Internet Options’. 3. Select ‘Privacy’ tab. 4. Select ‘Advanced’. 5. Select ‘Override automatic cookie handling’. 6. Select ‘Accept’ under ‘First-party Cookies’. 7. Select ‘Always allow session cookies’.
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2.4 Check for newer versions of stored pages
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IQi Diagnose Connection Problems... Reopen Last Browsing Session
G] Pop-up Blocker
Manage Add-on;
Q Work Offline
§l Compatibility View
Compatibility View Settings
lif1 Full Screen F1l
Toolbars
Explorer Bars
<> Developer Tools F12
Suggested Sites
Sun Java Console
Internet Options
General
To ct.eate home page tabs,type each address on its own line.
nn :I Use !;Urrent I I Use default II Use blank
Browsing history ----------------
Delete temporar y files,histor y,cookies, saved passwords, and web form information.
[EIDelete brosing history on exit
p Change search defaults.
Change how webpages are displayed in tabs.
Temporary Internet Files and History Setti ngs
Temporar y Internet Files
Internet Explorer stores copies of webpages, images, and media for faster viewing later.
Check for newer versions of stored pages:
e) ver y timeI visit the'Nebpage
0Every timeI §.tartInternet Explorer
1 ® t. i<i0.B.ti.t.•iiY.J 1 Otlever
Qjsk space to use (8·!02'1MB) (Recommended: 50-250MB)
b.anguages II Fonts I I Accessibility
OK II Cancel I I ply
Current location: C:\jJsers'lnathewgi,O.ppDatalj.ocal icrosoft\Windows\Temporar y Internet Files\
I Move folder... I I View objects I I View files
History
Spedfy how many days Internet Explorer should save the list of websites you have visited.
Days to lieep pages in history:
OK I I Cancel
1. Select 'Tools'. 2. Select 'Internet Options'. 3. Select 'Settings' under'Browsing history'. 4. Select 'Automatically' under 'Check for newer versions of stored pages'.
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2.5 Turn off pop-up blocker/set privacy to medium high
1. Select ‘Tools’. 2. Select ‘Internet Options’. 3. Select ‘Privacy’ tab. 4. Unselect ‘Turn on Pop-up Blocker’. 5. Change the privacy slider to ‘Medium High’ (if the slider is not visible, select ‘Default’ first).
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2.6 Printing settings (optional for best quality if printing results)
1. Press the ‘Alt’ key on your keyboard 2. Select ‘File’ 3. Select ‘Page Setup…’ 4. Select ‘Print Background Colours and Images’ 5. Choose ‘-Empty-‘ for all the optional fields under ‘Headers and Footers’ 6. Close all dialog boxes and restart your browser
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2.7 Compatibility view settings
1. Select ‘Tools’. 2. Ensure Compatibility View is displayed as per image above 3. Select ‘Compatibility View Settings’ 4. Ensure all boxes are Unselected
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3. Client computer requirements
Any client computer intending to use the Test Platform must meet the following requirements: • PC with 1.5ghz or higher processor clock speed recommended; Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or
AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended. • Screen resolution between 1024x768 and 1680x1050. • At least 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM. • Audio output to headphones. • 100kb/s or higher bandwidth per machine. Please note that the Test Platform does not support extended desktops, and computers used for formal or high-stakes tests should only ever have a single monitor attached to them.
Flash Requirements (in addition to standard requirements): • Adobe Flash player 11 or newer. • 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel® Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for
netbooks. • 128MB of graphics memory. This applies if your system utilises Flash files, please check with your administrator. Please note these specifications are from the Adobe website, please check www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer for the most up to date version of their software, and its specifications.
PDF requirements (in additional to standard requirements): • Adobe Reader 11 or newer. This applies if your system utilises PDF files, please check with your administrator. Please note these specifications are from the Adobe website, please check www.adobe.com/support/reader for the most up to date version of their software, and its specifications.
