EDExams Device Specification

In order to sit your exam with us, your device must fit the specification below:

Windows

• Windows 10 or above

• Processor similar or equal to; Intel(r) Core(TM)

  i5-3550S CPU @ 2.00GHz

• System Type: 64-bit Operating System x 64-based processor

• Internet speeds equal to or greater than 5mps upload and download

• Working webcam/microphone

To check your windows device fits this specification, go to settings > system > about.

Apple Mac

• macOS 11.6.5 or above

• Internet speeds equal to or greater than 5mps upload and download

• Working webcam/microphone

To check your apple mac fits this specification, click the apple icon in the top left corner of your device > about this mac.

Devices that cannot be used:

• Mobile Phones

• iPads/Tablets

• Computers in ‘S’ mode

• Chromebooks/notebooks

Factors that could prevent you from accessing your exam:

• Security restrictions within your WIFI (for example, TalkTalk WIFI blocks screen sharing, meaning your exam cannot be invigilated)

• Computers provided by work/school (admin restrictions may not allow 3rd party applications, like the EDExams application to run/be downloaded to the device).

• High security anti-virus software's

As each computer is different, we cannot list every possible factor that could restrict your examination from going ahead, however, 99% of issues candidates face come from the factors listed above.

If you are not sure if your device is compatible, please contact us before your exam and we would be more than happy to check this for you.