Exams on Nexam's platform can be done from a desktop or a laptop. Tablets such as iPads are not supported.

  • Chromebooks and Microsoft Surface laptops are supported.

The computer must have an useable webcam and a microphone if required in the exam.

The device must meet Nexam's minimal technical requirements and configuration.

Recommended technical requirements promote an optimal writing experience.

Technological requirements

Minimum

Recommended

CPU information

2 cores 4 threads

4 cores 4 threads

Total memory

4 Go

8 Go

Screen resolution

1366x768 @ 1x

1920x1080 @ 1x

Recommended configurations promote an optimal writing experience.

Configurations

Minimum

Recommended

Google Chrome

90 or +

Browser updated

Operating System

  • Windows 10 (Build 10.0.17763) 

  • macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or macOS 10.15 (Catalina) 

  • Windows 10 (Build 10.0.19042 or +)

  • macOS 11.0 (Big Sur or +)

Internet connection

Wifi

Wired

Internet speed

  • Download: 10 Mbps 

  • Upload: 2 Mbps (or 10 Mbps pour for exams with video responses and double surveillance capture)

  • Download: 30 Mbps

  • Upload: 10 Mbps

 

Nexam provides a validator, Nexam Specs Validator, that allows users to verify if their device meets the minimum technical requirements.

ℹ️ Note: If the technical requirements are not met, you may experience issues with the Chrome browser.
✅ TIP: If so, wait a few seconds, and if needed, refresh your screen by clicking  on the top left corner. You will need to share your screen. Don't worry. You will be able to continue where you left off.

 

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