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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS First on your checklist is a computer. To take full advantage of the interactivity of the courses, the following minimum system profiles are REQUIRED:

Microsoft Windows

Windows Me, 2000, or XP
64 MB RAM
28.8 kbps modem (56K Recommended)
SoundCard & Speakers

At least one of the following browsers:


Macintosh OS
MacOS 9.1 and OS X
32 MB RAM (64 Recommended)
28.8 kbps modem (56K Recommended)
Sound Card & Speakers

At least one of the following browsers:

MINIMUM FEATURE REQUIREMENTS The following components are needed to access certain features of the system. You will be able to access your course without these; however, you may not be able to access the specific feature. Before downloading any of the applications below, we suggest you check with your instructor to make sure the feature is used in your course.

Microsoft Windows
For ClassLive (synchronous tool):
64 MB Ram
Sun's Java 2 JRE (Java 1.3.1)

For ClassLive Audio:
56K kbps or higher modem
(Instructor Only Requirement for Audio Encoding)

Windows Media Encoder 9
(Instructor Only Requirement for Audio Encoding)

Microphone
(Instructor Only Requirement for Audio Encoding)

Windows Media Player 9
(Student Requirement if Instructor Utilizes Live Audio)

For ExamGuard:
ExamGuard is a browser add-on providing an extra secure environment for online test-taking

  • Students must download and install the ExamGuard software from QuestionMark Secure
  • Exams using ExamGuard must be taken on a PC; ExamGuard is not compatible with Macintosh computers
  • ExamGuard works best with Internet Explorer
  • ExamGuard will work with Netscape; however, students must have Internet Explorer installed on the computer—even if they are accessing the exam with Netscape—and the Netscape browser must be configured as follows:
    1. In the Netscape browser, go to Edit > Preferences
    2. In the Preferences window, go to Navigator > Applications
    3. Click the “New Type...” button
    4. In the New Type window, enter the following:
      Description of type: QS
      File Extension: .qmsb
      MIME Type: application/x-qmsb
      Application to use: click the “Browse...” button to find Questionmark Secure.exe. The default location is C:\Program Files\Questionmark\QS.
    5. Click “OK”
    6. Close the Preferences window
  • Customized, internal web browsers (such as those often used by AOL, Compuserve, and Prodigy) are not supported by ExamGuard.
Download and install ExamGuard software

Supported Browser Plug-ins:
Real One Player 2
Macromedia Flash Player
Macromedia Shockwave Player

Assistive Technology:
JAWS 3.7, 4.0
Window-Eyes 4.11
Tutorials & Information

Macintosh OS
MacOS Classic Java (MRJ 2.2.5)

For ClassLive Audio:
Windows Media Player 7.1
(Student Requirement if Instructor Utilizes Live Audio)

For ExamGuard:
(a customized browser providing an extra secure environment for online test-taking)
ExamGuard is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Instructors can set up or create an exam that uses ExamGuard on a Mac, but students must take ExamGuard exams on a PC.

Supported Browser Plug-ins:
Real One Player 2
Macromedia Flash Player
Macromedia Shockwave Player





 


Note: Courseware cannot be accessed using MSN TV (Formerly Web TV).

 

Second on your checklist is an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that provides you with the software and access necessary for getting onto the Internet. You will need Internet access to take your courses.

 

Third on your list is an email account. Your email address is established when you sign up with an ISP. Check with your ISP if you do not know what your email address is. Special characters can cause problems with some systems that make it difficult to reach the intended mailbox. We suggest that you do not use special characters, for example, +, &, $, etc., in your email address.

 

Fourth on your list is a Java capable browser. We support Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 for Windows and Internet Explorer 5.1 through 5.2 for Macintosh. Netscape Communicator 6.2 and 7.1 for Windows and Netscape Communicator 7.1 and Safari 1.x for Macintosh, are also supported.

Downloads for the newest browser versions are free of charge. To upgrade your browser to the latest version on the market, click on the appropriate link below. Wondering if your browser meets the specs?

 

 

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