Technical requirements
Technical requirements
On this page, you will find all the technical information needed to run ICAS and Reach Assessments successfully on your device.
The Assessments Portal’s test player complies with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA+. This is the international standard for ensuring that online content is accessible, particularly for students with disabilities.
The most compatible web browsers for sitting ICAS and Reach
To ensure Technical Requirements are met, we recommend using Google Chrome to run Mathematics, English, Science and Digital Technologies for both ICAS and Reach.
Note 1: Web browser in order of preference (with compatible OS)
- Chrome 28+ (Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OSX, Chrome OS)
- Firefox 20+ (Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OSX)
- Internet Explorer 11+ (Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OSX)
- Safari 6+ (Mac OSX)
Locked-down browser
Find out more about the locked-down browser, Janison Replay application, for using with ICAS Writing, Reach Writing, ICAS Spelling Bee and Reach Spelling.
Supported hardware devices
- Note 1: An external keyboard or mouse is not necessary for students using a tablet.
- Note 2: The iPad mini is not supported.
- Note 3: Chromebooks must be running as Managed Devices in Kiosk mode for assessments requiring the locked-down browser application.
- Note 4: Devices must be connected to a single screen only.
Supported Operating Systems
Note: Windows XP and Vista are not supported operating systems for assessments using locked-down browser.
Bandwidth
- Please refer to the Technical readiness test for an internet speed test to confirm appropriate bandwidth is available for the student devices involved in the assessment.
- A guideline for required bandwidth is 512 Kbps (0.512 Mbps) minimum download speed per 20 concurrent users.
Note: There is no additional bandwidth requirement for locked-down browser use, once the application has been installed.
Setting
- A minimum screen resolution of 1024 width x 768 height is required.
- JavaScript must be enabled in the browser.
- Cookies are required and need to be enabled.
- Audio should be available via headphones, earphones or earbuds for Reach Spelling and ICAS Spelling Bee.
Client Firewall Configuration
The firewall configuration requirements for the Assessments Portal are detailed below.
| IP/Hostname | Port(s) | Direction | Required | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.* |
|
80/443 | Both | Y |
| 2.* |
|
80/443 | Both | Y |
| 3.* |
|
25 | Both | Y |
Janison Insights (also known as the Assessments Portal) content is stored and served from Microsoft Azure Blob and CDN Storage. This address hosts the Janison Insights website. Janison Insights emails are sent from this address, it is also recommended to white list this IP address on mail servers. The system generated emails come from this address [email protected]