Computer User Accounts for Testing

As a best practice, create a dedicated computer user account for use during Summative testing and apply the following account settings. In fact, you may want two accounts: one with accessibility features disabled and a separate account for those students who need accessibility features enabled. Choose the option that best fits your student population. Set up the account (or accounts) in your Windows or Mac group policy.

Alternatively, you could temporarily apply the following settings to your standard student accounts.

User Account Settings

• Disable virus and malware scanners, because they can interfere with testing.
• Prevent screen savers, because they can interfere with testing.
• Disable automatic updates to software and the operating system.

• Disable system notifications, such as email alerts.

• Extend the time for power-saving sleep mode to at least 30 minutes.
• Disable any pop-up blocker software tools.
• Disable assistants like Siri and Cortana, as well as voice dictation.
• Disable screen readers that are not supported, such as ChromeVox and VoiceOver.

• Ensure that the device time is in sync with your time zone.

Next Steps...

Installing the Windows Secure Browser

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Mac Lockdown Browser Distribution

 

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