Locked-down browser (Janison Replay)

Do you need the locked-down browser?

The locked-down browser is only required for our Spelling Bee and Writing tests.

If your students aren’t sitting either of these subjects, there’s nothing to install.

Do I need this for Reach?

You only need the locked-down browser for Reach Spelling.

Installing the locked-down browser

1. Before installing

Confirm you’re participating in ICAS Spelling Bee and/or Writing, or Reach Spelling. These are the only subjects that require the locked-down browser.
Confirm you can download and install applications on the device (i.e. you have administration rights).
Uninstall all previous versions of the Janison Replay locked-down browser before installing the current year’s version.

2. Download and install the locked-down browser

To start, choose your device’s operating system:

Windows

Important: If you have installed Replay previously, please uninstall this version and download and install the new version below.

Once downloaded, open the .msi file to install.

Installation guide

NSW Department of Education network schools: Please download Janison Replay from your CDM or UDM.

MacOS (Apple laptops and computers)

Important: If you have installed Replay previously, please uninstall this version and download and install the new version below.

Installation guide

NSW Department of Education network schools: Please download the ICAS Janison locked-down browser from Jamf Pro.

iOS (iPad)

Installation guide

Chromebook OS

Installation guide

NSW Department of Education network schools: Our locked-down browser is available from the Apps menu of your Chromebook’s login screen, appearing as “ICAS Assessments”.

3. After installing

Run the technical readiness test to confirm the device is ready for assessment day.

About the Janison Replay locked-down browser

The locked-down browser ensures a secure, consistent assessment environment, so every student competes on a level playing field.

Once installed, it:

Prevents students from accessing other applications, web pages (including AI chatbots), software or hardware features, with access only given to the test player itself.
Prevents the use of operating system commands such as functions accessed by Ctrl-Alt-Delete.
Disables features such as the camera, spell check, screenshot, home, keyboard shortcuts, and the back and power buttons.
Prevents the use of virtual machines or virtual desktops (e.g. Citrix Virtual Desktops, VMware or Parallels on Mac).

Need help?

Our support team is here to help with any installation or technical questions.

Schools outside of Australia and New Zealand: Please contact an authorised ICAS partner.