Technical requirements

This page contains all the hardware, software, environment, communication, and admin level permission requirements that must be met to ensure compatible and consistent exam delivery across all our delivery systems and modalities.

Live-in-the-Application (LITA) exams have individual program requirements that are above and beyond those of the exam delivery software; refer to each individual program for detailed information. This page also lists which exams are available in which delivery system.

Note: Exams cannot be delivered during times of periodic maintenance. View the periodic maintenance schedule.

Exam delivery system requirements

Compass for Windows

See the Exam Releases page for a list of individual suites and languages.

Compass for Windows supports the delivery of:

Important: The technical requirements of any locally installed software used with LITA (Live-in-the-Application) exams would be in addition to those of Compass. View each individual exam section in addition to the delivery system for each program your CATC wishes to administer.

Note: If it is not found in the requirements below then it should be considered "Not Supported".

Item	Required / Minimum	Recommended
Operating System	Windows 11 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Windows 10 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Ver. 1607 build 14393.2515 or later (32-bit and 64-bit)
	Note: Some of the locally installed Adobe and Autodesk applications required for Live-in-the-Application delivery are not supported on Windows 11. Check the Adobe Program Support Page and Autodesk Program Support Page for links to the system requirements of the locally installed applications currently deliverable in Compass. Additionally, some applications required for the Live-in-the-Application delivery are only supported on 64-bit operating systems.
	Important: The language of Windows, the language of the locally installed software (for Live-in-the-Application exams only), the language of Compass, and the exam language must all match. See our FAQs for detailed info.
Admin Rights	Local Windows Administrator rights are required to install Compass, configure the settings, and administer local exams.
Processor	Pentium 4 or equivalent 1.3 GHz or higher	Core i5 or equivalent 2.6 GHz or higher
	Note: Some Live-in-the-Application exams support only 64-bit processors. We do not support ARM processors.
RAM (LITA exams)	4GB	8GB
RAM (non-LITA exams)	2GB	4GB
Hard Drive	5GB	+1GB over min per exam program installed
Video Resolution	1280 x 800 (Widescreen 16:9) 1024 x 768 (Standard 4:3)	1920 x 1080 (Widescreen 16:9) 1280 x 1024 (Standard 4:3)
Security Protocol	TLS 1.1 or higher
Internet Connection Speed	256 kbps or DSL	High-speed internet connection
Supported Internet Browsers	Latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Firefox
Keyboard & Mouse	2-button wheel mouse Keyboard
Browser Settings	Cookies must be enabled
Printer	Printer installed – can be Windows document printer
Additional Software	.NET 4.6.2 or later must be installed (Windows only)
Adobe Reader
Firewalls	Corporate firewalls (including VPNs) often cause this delivery method to fail. Please take your exam in a setting without a corporate firewall or ensure the ports and IP addresses are whitelisted
Emails	To ensure you receive all of our automated system and support emails, whitelist the following addresses: noreply@certiport.com customerservices@certiport.com
Communication Ports & Addresses	Note: As a consequence of Certiport's data center transition on January 21st, 2024, it became impossible to provide a list of specific IP addresses that must be accessible for an uninterrupted exam experience. As such, we are now requiring the domains listed below to be whitelisted. Required: The domain certiport.com needs to be accessible. Also, need to have full access through ports 80 (HTTP), 443 (HTTPS), and HTTP redirects permitted. Required: The following domains will also require unrestricted communication via whitelisting: http://.certiport.com & https://.certiport.com http://.pearson.com & https://.pearson.com http://.pearsonvue.com & https://.pearsonvue.com http://.starttest.com & https://.starttest.com http://.starttest2.com & https://.starttest2.com http://.startpractice.com & https://.startpractice.com http://.programworkshop.com & https://.programworkshop.com http://vueapbrowser.starttest.com/?program=CertiportSB http://.gettesting.com & https://.gettesting.com Note: On certain systems, it may be necessary to enter the whitelisted domain name without the use of the wildcard asterisk (e.g. "https://certiport.com"). Note: If the internet is accessed through an authenticating proxy server and the system is not configured to automatically pass credentials to it, you will experience issues while testing.

Prohibited Items

Note: If an item is not found in the list below or in the Advanced Requirements list above then the item should also be considered 'Not Supported'.

Item	Exam delivery must adhere to the following restrictions
Portable Computing Devices	Touch Screen Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones are strictly prohibited. Note: Examples of prohibited portable computing devices include, but are not limited to: Surface Pro, Chromebooks, Android and iOS phones, and tablets.
Processor	Devices running Ultra Mobile Processors are strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to Intel Atom, AMD NEO CPU lines, and ARM CPUs.
RAM	Less than the specified minimum RAM of your exam workstation OS
Operating Systems	Windows XP & Vista are strictly prohibited Windows Server Operating System strictly prohibited on the exam delivery workstations Virtual environments are strictly prohibited for exam delivery All Linux/Unix based Operating Systems are strictly prohibited
Display	Touch Screen monitors are strictly prohibited for exam delivery. Display resolution less than 1024 x 768 in 16-bit color is strictly prohibited.
Network Connection	Certiport strongly recommends avoiding networks configurations that involve Proxy Servers, Advanced Firewall Security Configurations, and other network security measures such as but not limited to packet filtering or packet inspection.
Internet Connection	VPN connections are strongly discouraged and will result in disruption to exam delivery. SSL VPNs are strictly prohibited (e.g., Hotspot Shield). Dial-Up Internet Connections are not supported.
Internet Browsers	Browsers not found on the list of Supported Internet Browsers in this document cannot be used for exam delivery.

Compass for Mac

See the Exam Releases page for a list of individual suites and languages.

Compass for Mac supports the delivery of:

Note: If it is not found in the requirements below then it should be considered "Not Supported".

Item	Required / Minimum	Recommended
Operating System	Mac OS X Sonoma 14.x Mac OS X Ventura 13.x Mac OS X Monterey 12.x
	Important: The language of Mac OS, the language of the locally installed software (for LITA exams only), the language of Compass, and the exam language must all match. See our FAQs for detailed info.
Admin Rights	Local Mac Administrator rights are required when using Compass for Mac.
App Permissions	See the Adobe LITA Exam Readiness guide for detailed info.
Processor	Pentium 4 or equivalent 1.3 GHz or higher	Core i5 or equivalent 2.6 GHz or higher
RAM (LITA exams)	4GB	8GB
RAM (non-LITA exams)	2GB	4GB
Hard Drive	5GB	+1GB over min per exam program installed
Video Resolution	1280 x 800 (Widescreen 16:9) 1024 x 768 (Standard 4:3)	1920 x 1080 (Widescreen 16:9) 1280 x 1024 (Standard 4:3)
Security Protocol	TLS 1.1 or higher
Internet Connection Speed	256 kbps or DSL	High-speed internet connection
Supported Internet Browsers	Safari or Chrome
Keyboard & Mouse	Yes
Browser Settings	Cookies must be enabled
Printer	Printer installed – can be a document printer
Adobe Reader
Firewalls	Corporate firewalls (including VPNs) often cause this delivery method to fail. Please take your exam in a setting without a corporate firewall or ensure the ports and IP addresses are whitelisted
Emails	To ensure you receive all of our automated system and support emails, whitelist the following addresses: noreply@certiport.com customerservices@certiport.com
Communication Ports & Addresses	Note: As a consequence of Certiport's data center transition on January 21st, 2024, it became impossible to provide a list of specific IP addresses that must be accessible for an uninterrupted exam experience. As such, we are now requiring the domains listed below to be whitelisted. Required: The domain certiport.com needs to be accessible. Also, need to have full access through ports 80 (HTTP), 443 (HTTPS), and HTTP redirects permitted. Required: The following domains will also require unrestricted communication via whitelisting: http://.certiport.com & https://.certiport.com http://.pearson.com & https://.pearson.com http://.pearsonvue.com & https://.pearsonvue.com http://.starttest.com & https://.starttest.com http://.starttest2.com & https://.starttest2.com http://.startpractice.com & https://.startpractice.com http://.programworkshop.com & https://.programworkshop.com http://vueapbrowser.starttest.com/?program=CertiportSB http://.gettesting.com & https://.gettesting.com Note: On certain systems, it may be necessary to enter the whitelisted domain name without the use of the wildcard asterisk (e.g. "https://certiport.com"). Note: If the internet is accessed through an authenticating proxy server and the system is not configured to automatically pass credentials to it, you will experience issues while testing.

Prohibited Items

Note: If an item is not found in the list below or in the Advanced Requirements list above then the item should also be considered 'Not Supported'.

Item	Exam delivery must adhere to the following restrictions
Portable Computing Devices	Touch Screen Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones are strictly prohibited. Note: Examples of prohibited portable computing devices include, but are not limited to: Surface Pro, Chromebooks, Android and iOS phones, and tablets.
Processor	Devices running Ultra Mobile Processors are strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to Intel Atom, AMD NEO CPU lines, and ARM CPUs.
RAM	Less than the specified minimum RAM of your exam workstation OS
Operating Systems	Windows XP & Vista are strictly prohibited Windows Server Operating System strictly prohibited on the exam delivery workstations Virtual environments are strictly prohibited for exam delivery All Linux/Unix based Operating Systems are strictly prohibited
Display	Touch Screen monitors are strictly prohibited for exam delivery. Display resolution less than 1024 x 768 in 16-bit color is strictly prohibited.
Network Connection	Certiport strongly recommends avoiding networks configurations that involve Proxy Servers, Advanced Firewall Security Configurations, and other network security measures such as but not limited to packet filtering or packet inspection.
Internet Connection	VPN connections are strongly discouraged and will result in disruption to exam delivery. SSL VPNs are strictly prohibited (e.g., Hotspot Shield). Dial-Up Internet Connections are not supported.
Internet Browsers	Browsers not found on the list of Supported Internet Browsers in this document cannot be used for exam delivery.

Compass Cloud

For delivery of:

See the Compass Cloud Exams List page for a list of deliverables.

Exam Administrators and Test Candidates must meet or exceed the requirements listed below for Compass Cloud (also note the communication requirements for all users):

Note: If it is not found in the requirements below then it should be considered "Not Supported".

Compass Cloud - Exam Administrator (Proctor) Requirements
Item	Required / Minimum
Device	Laptop or Desktop (recommended) Tablets or other mobile devices
Screen Resolution	Recommended minimum screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 (resolutions lower than the minimum will still work, but will require the user to scroll to the right or zoom out)
Supported Internet Browsers	The preferred internet browser is Chrome. Edge and Safari are also supported.
Internet Connection Speed	High-speed internet

Compass Cloud - Test Candidate Requirements
Item	Required / Minimum
Operating System	Laptop or Desktop with: Windows 11 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Windows 10 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Ver. 1607 build 14393.2515 or later (32-bit and 64-bit) Mac OS X Sonoma 14.x Mac OS X Ventura 13.x Mac OS X Monterey 12.x Chromebook with a current operating system (OS)
	Important: The language of the OS on your computer must match the exam language you are scheduled to take in Compass Cloud
Admin Rights	Windows and Mac users will need local admin rights to install the Compass Cloud desktop app. Chromebook users will need to download the Compass Cloud app from the Play Store. Managed devices may require that a local IT Admin allow the Chromebook app to be installed or install it on your behalf.
Screen Resolution	Recommended minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 800
Supported Internet Browsers	The preferred internet browser is Chrome. Edge and Safari are also supported.
Input Devices	Full Keyboard and a 2-Button Mouse
Internet Connection Speed	A download speed of at least 10 Mbps* per workstation
	Important: Before using the Compass Cloud product, we strongly encourage all Test Candidates to test their bandwidth to verify it is adequate and ensure the session will not be interrupted. A reputable third-party site you may use is . Ensure other users who may share your connection are offline during the bandwidth test and during your actual exam session.

Communication Requirements (all users)
Item	Required / Minimum
Emails	To ensure you receive all of our automated system and support emails, whitelist the following addresses: noreply@certiport.com customerservices@certiport.com
Communication Ports & Addresses	Note: As a consequence of Certiport's data center transition on January 21st, 2024, it became impossible to provide a list of specific IP addresses that must be accessible for an uninterrupted exam experience. As such, we are now requiring the domains listed below to be whitelisted. Required: The domain certiport.com needs to be accessible. Also, need to have full access through ports 80 (HTTP), 443 (HTTPS), and HTTP redirects permitted. Required: The following domains will also require unrestricted communication via whitelisting: http://.certiport.com & https://.certiport.com http://.pearson.com & https://.pearson.com http://.pearsonvue.com & https://.pearsonvue.com http://.starttest.com & https://.starttest.com http://.starttest2.com & https://.starttest2.com http://.startpractice.com & https://.startpractice.com http://.programworkshop.com & https://.programworkshop.com http://vueapbrowser.starttest.com/?program=CertiportSB http://.gettesting.com & https://.gettesting.com Note: On certain systems, it may be necessary to enter the whitelisted domain name without the use of the wildcard asterisk (e.g. "https://certiport.com"). Note: If the internet is accessed through an authenticating proxy server and the system is not configured to automatically pass credentials to it, you will experience issues while testing.

Prohibited Items

Note: If an item is not found in the list below or in the Advanced Requirements list above then the item should also be considered 'Not Supported'.

Item	Exam delivery must adhere to the following restrictions
Portable Computing Devices	Touch Screen Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones are strictly prohibited for the Test Candidate. Note: Examples of prohibited portable computing devices include, but are not limited to: Surface Pro, Chromebooks, Android and iOS phones, and tablets.
Processor	Devices running Ultra Mobile Processors are strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to Intel Atom, AMD NEO CPU lines, and ARM CPUs.
RAM	Less than the specified minimum RAM of your exam workstation OS
Operating Systems	Windows XP & Vista are strictly prohibited Windows Server Operating System strictly prohibited on the exam delivery workstations Virtual environments are strictly prohibited for exam delivery All Linux/Unix based Operating Systems are strictly prohibited
Display	Touch Screen monitors are strictly prohibited for exam delivery. Display resolution less than 1024 x 768 in 16-bit color is strictly prohibited.
Network Connection	Certiport strongly recommends avoiding networks configurations that involve Proxy Servers, Advanced Firewall Security Configurations, and other network security measures such as but not limited to packet filtering or packet inspection.
Internet Connection	VPN connections are strongly discouraged and will result in disruption to exam delivery. SSL VPNs are strictly prohibited (e.g., Hotspot Shield). Dial-Up Internet Connections are not supported.
Internet Browsers	Browsers not found on the list of Supported Internet Browsers in this document cannot be used for exam delivery.

Exams from Home

For delivery of:

See the Exams from Home Exams List page for a list of deliverables.

Notice: Access restrictions to EFH will begin on October 15, 2024. All CATCs currently using Exams from Home (EFH) must migrate to Compass Cloud immediately to maintain uninterrupted service. If your CATC requires EFH or if Compass Cloud is not a viable option, your CATC may . For questions, contact your Certiport Territory Manager.

Exam Administrators and Test Candidates must meet or exceed the requirements listed below for Exams from Home (also note the communication requirements for all users):

Note: If it is not found in the requirements below then it should be considered "Not Supported".

EFH Exam Administrator (Proctor) Requirements
Item	Required / Minimum
Operating System	Laptop or Desktop with: Windows 11 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Windows 10 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Ver. 1607 build 14393.2515 or later (32-bit and 64-bit) Mac OS X Sonoma 14.x Mac OS X Ventura 13.x Mac OS X Monterey 12.x Chromebook with a current operating system (OS)
Screen Resolution	Recommended minimum screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 (resolutions lower than the minimum will still work, but will require the user to scroll to the right or zoom out in order to see the Chat feature)
Supported Internet Browsers	The preferred internet browser is Chrome. Internet Explorer, Edge, and Safari are also supported
Input Devices	Full Keyboard and a Mouse
Internet Connection Speed	A download speed of at least 10 Mbps*
	Important: Before using the Exams from Home product, we strongly encourage all Exam Administrators to test their bandwidth to verify it is adequate and ensure the session will not be interrupted. A reputable third-party site you may use is . Ensure other members of your household are offline during the bandwidth test and during your actual exam session.
	*Please Note: Using video conferencing software may put an additional burden on your bandwidth that may exceed the baseline technical requirements we have set forth above. Certiport's Technical Support team will also not be able to troubleshoot any issues related to third-party software use.

EFH Test Candidate Requirements
Item	Required / Minimum
Operating System	Laptop or Desktop with: Windows 11 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Windows 10 Enterprise, Professional, Home, or Education Ver. 1607 build 14393.2515 or later (32-bit and 64-bit) Mac OS X Sonoma 14.x Mac OS X Ventura 13.x Mac OS X Monterey 12.x Chromebook with a current operating system (OS)
	Important: The language of the OS on your computer must match the exam language you are scheduled to take in Exams from Home
Admin Rights	You will need the ability to download and execute a program file from your browser (see the user guide for info on managed Chromebook devices)
Screen Resolution	Recommended minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 800
Supported Internet Browsers	The preferred internet browser is Chrome. Internet Explorer, Edge, and Safari are also supported
Input Devices	Full Keyboard and a 2-Button Mouse
Webcam	Required for Identity & Environment Check
Internet Connection Speed	A download speed of at least 10 Mbps*
	Important: Before using the Exams from Home product, we strongly encourage all Test Candidates to test their bandwidth to verify it is adequate and ensure the session will not be interrupted. A reputable third-party site you may use is . Ensure other members of your household are offline during the bandwidth test and during your actual exam session.
	*Please Note: Using video conferencing software may put an additional burden on your bandwidth that may exceed the baseline technical requirements we have set forth above. Certiport's Technical Support team will also not be able to troubleshoot any issues related to third-party software use.

Communication Requirements (all users)
Item	Required / Minimum
Emails	To ensure you receive all of our automated system and support emails, whitelist the following addresses: noreply@certiport.com customerservices@certiport.com
Communication Ports & Addresses	Note: As a consequence of Certiport's data center transition on January 21st, 2024, it became impossible to provide a list of specific IP addresses that must be accessible for an uninterrupted exam experience. As such, we are now requiring the domains listed below to be whitelisted. Required: The domain certiport.com needs to be accessible. Also, need to have full access through ports 80 (HTTP), 443 (HTTPS), and HTTP redirects permitted. Required: The following domains will also require unrestricted communication via whitelisting: http://.certiport.com & https://.certiport.com http://.pearson.com & https://.pearson.com http://.pearsonvue.com & https://.pearsonvue.com http://.starttest.com & https://.starttest.com http://.starttest2.com & https://.starttest2.com http://.startpractice.com & https://.startpractice.com http://.programworkshop.com & https://.programworkshop.com http://vueapbrowser.starttest.com/?program=CertiportSB http://.gettesting.com & https://.gettesting.com Note: On certain systems, it may be necessary to enter the whitelisted domain name without the use of the wildcard asterisk (e.g. "https://certiport.com"). Note: If the internet is accessed through an authenticating proxy server and the system is not configured to automatically pass credentials to it, you will experience issues while testing.

Disclaimer: While it is very unlikely to occur, Certiport is not responsible for any damage to data, software, computer, telecommunications, or other equipment (including damage caused by virus transmission) that candidates may experience as a result of using Certiport Exams from Home.

Prohibited Items

Note: If an item is not found in the list below or in the Advanced Requirements list above then the item should also be considered 'Not Supported'.

Item	Exam delivery must adhere to the following restrictions
Portable Computing Devices	Touch Screen Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones are strictly prohibited for the Test Candidate. Note: Examples of prohibited portable computing devices include, but are not limited to: Surface Pro, Android and iOS phones, and tablets.
Processor	Devices running Ultra Mobile Processors are strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to Intel Atom, AMD NEO CPU lines, and ARM CPUs.
RAM	Less than the specified minimum RAM of your exam workstation OS
Operating Systems	Windows XP & Vista are strictly prohibited Windows Server Operating System strictly prohibited on the exam delivery workstations Virtual environments are strictly prohibited for exam delivery All Linux/Unix based Operating Systems are strictly prohibited
Display	Touch Screen monitors are strictly prohibited for exam delivery. Display resolution less than 1024 x 768 in 16-bit color is strictly prohibited.
Network Connection	Certiport strongly recommends avoiding networks configurations that involve Proxy Servers, Advanced Firewall Security Configurations, and other network security measures such as but not limited to packet filtering or packet inspection.
Internet Connection	VPN connections are strongly discouraged and will result in disruption to exam delivery. SSL VPNs are strictly prohibited (e.g., Hotspot Shield). Dial-Up Internet Connections are not supported.
Internet Browsers	Browsers not found on the list of Supported Internet Browsers in this document cannot be used for exam delivery.

Certification program requirements

Adobe Certified Professional

Exams list:

Important: For full support of the Adobe Certified Professional Live-in-the-App exams including minor version support details, see the Adobe Program Support page.

Adobe Certified Professional 2024, 2023, or 2022 Suites:

Adobe Certified Professional:

Acrobat Pro
Express (non-LITA, a.k.a Selected Response/SR)

Note: Please check our Exam Releases page for the status of individual releases for our newest exam suites.

System requirements/recommendations

These exams can be delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems (see above).

Agriscience and Technology Careers

Exams list:

Agriscience Foundations

System requirements/recommendations

The Agriscience and Technology Careers exam can be delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Autodesk Certified User (ACU)

Exams list:

Important: For full support of the Autodesk Certified User Live-in-the-App exams including all technical requirements, see the Autodesk Program Support page.

(Live-in-the-application)*

Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Exam
Autodesk Inventor Certified User Exam - Imperial
Autodesk Inventor Certified User Exam - Metric
Autodesk Revit Architecture Certified User Exam - Imperial
Autodesk Revit Architecture Certified User Exam - Metric
Autodesk 3ds Max Certified User Exam
Autodesk Maya Certified User Exam
Autodesk Fusion 360 Certified User Exam (avail in LITA for 2022 & SR for 2023)

*Note: ACU Live-in-the-Application exam delivery can only be delivered via Compass for Windows.

System requirements/recommendations

These exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows delivery system.

Apple App Development with Swift Certifications

Exams list:

App Development with Swift Certified User
App Development with Swift Associate

System requirements/recommendations

The Apple exams can be delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST)

Exams list:

Cisco Certified Support Technician - Cybersecurity
Cisco Certified Support Technician - Networking
Cisco Certified Support Technician - IT Support

System requirements/recommendations

The Cisco Certified Support Technician exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Critical Career Skills (CCS)

Exams list:

Professional Communication
Generative AI Foundations

System requirements/recommendations

The CCS exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB)

Exams list:

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Exam v.2
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Exam (all but U.S.*)
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Universal Exam

*Note: The U.S. v.1 exam has been retired.

System requirements/recommendations

The ESB exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Health Sciences Careers

Exams list:

Medical Administrative Assistant

System requirements/recommendations

The Health Science Careers exam can be delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Hospitality and Culinary Arts Careers

Exams list:

Culinary Foundations

System requirements/recommendations

The Hospitality and Culinary Arts Careers exam can be delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

IC3 Digital Literacy GS6

Exams list:

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

System requirements/recommendations

The IC3 GS6 exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

IC3 Digital Literacy GS5

Exams list:

Computing Fundamentals (Office 2016)
Key Applications (Office 2016)
Living Online (Office 2016)

These exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Computing Fundamentals (Office 2013)
Key Applications (Office 2013)
Living Online (Office 2013)

These exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows delivery system and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Note: The complete IC3 Digital Literacy certification is comprised of three separate exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. A candidate can earn the IC3 GS5 certification by passing any combination of either version of the three different IC3 GS5 exams.

IC3 GS5 Fast Track Assessment – GMetrix Online Delivered Testing

System requirements/recommendations

See above.

IC3 Spark

Exams list:

IC3 Spark (Office 2016)

System requirements/recommendations

This exam is delivered with the Compass for Windows delivery system and does not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Intuit Certifications

Exams list:

Intuit Quickbooks Certified User Online U.S.
Intuit Design for Delight Innovator
Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional
Intuit Personal Finance U.S.

System requirements/recommendations

The Intuit exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows or Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Information Technology Specialist

Exams list:

System requirements/recommendations

The IT Specialist exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE)

Exams list:

Technology Literacy for Educators (62-193)

System requirements/recommendations

The MCE exam is delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and does not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Microsoft Certified Fundamentals

Exams list:

Microsoft Certified Fundamentals Exams:

AI-900 - Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-900 – Azure Fundamentals
DP-900 - Azure Data Fundamentals
MB-910 - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Customer Engagement Apps (CRM)
MB-920 - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Finance and Operations Apps (ERP)
MS-900 – Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
PL-900 – Power Platform Fundamentals
SC-900 - Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

System requirements/recommendations

The Microsoft Certified Fundamentals exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Meta Certification

Exams list:

Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate

System requirements/recommendations

The Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate exam is delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Microsoft 365 Apps

Exams list:

(Live-in-the-application)*

Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Word Expert
Excel Expert

See the Exam Releases page for planned exam release dates.

System requirements/recommendations

*The MOS 365 Apps exams are only delivered with the Compass for Windows delivery system.

Supported Office Versions:

Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) versions 2202 or later (32 or 64-bit). Note: We recommend version 2402 in the Semi-Annual Enterprise update channel, but also support the Monthly Enterprise update channel; see the see the Office 365 FAQ for more info. Versions prior to and including 1808 are compatible with the MOS 2016 exams. Versions from 1808 to 2202 are compatible with the MOS 2019 exams.

Supported Microsoft Subscriptions:

Microsoft 365 A3/A5/E3/E5/G3/G5
Office 365 A3/A5/E3/E5/G3/G5
Microsoft 365 Apps for Education
Microsoft 365 Apps for Education (Device)
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (Device)
Microsoft 365 Apps for Faculty
Microsoft 365 Apps for Students

*Note: All Live-in-the-application Microsoft Office Specialist exams delivered with Compass for Windows require a complete, local installation of the Office software, and only one Office Suite version may be installed per machine.

Microsoft 365 Apps: If you are using a cloud-based subscription to install the Office software, please see the Office 365 FAQ as it relates to delivering MOS exams with our Compass system.

Office Shared Computer Activation and Device-based License: As documented in the Compass for Windows User Guide, CATCs using shared computer activation or device-based license of the locally installed Microsoft Office software required for Live-in-the-Application testing will be prompted for action when administering MOS exams. These actions may include activating the software (if opened for the first time), or signing in to the application. Compass opens the software and addresses any one-time or other prompts from the application prior to the exam to avoid anything that may cause an interference during actual testing.

Technical Info: If you should encounter any errors launching a MOS exam in a traditional (native) classroom environment using the shared license model please contact Technical Support.

Important: The following requirements are in addition to any requirements specified in the Compass for Windows section.

Item	Required / Minimum	Recommended
Processor	1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core	Core i5 or equivalent
RAM	4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit)	8 GB
Hard Drive: (Free Space after Office and Windows install)	5 GB	5 GB on a Solid State drive
Screen Resolution	1280 x 800	1920 x 1080
Keyboard & Mouse	Yes	Yes
Internet Connection Speed	256 kbps or DSL	High Speed Internet

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Office 2019

Exams list:

(Live-in-the-application)*

System requirements/recommendations

*The MOS 2019 exams are only delivered with the Compass for Windows delivery system.

Supported Office Versions:

Microsoft Office 2019 Professional or Professional Plus (32 or 64-bit)
Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) versions 1808 to 2202 (32 or 64-bit). Note: Versions prior to and including 1808 can take MOS 2016 exams. Versions following and including 2202 can take MOS 365 Apps exams. Automatic updates are not recommended for delivering MOS 2019 exams. We recommend the Semi-Annual update channel, but also support the Monthly Enterprise update channel; see the Office 365 FAQ for more info

Technical Info: If you should encounter any errors launching a MOS exam in a traditional (native) classroom environment using the shared license model please contact Technical Support.
Exams from Home: If the Shared Computer Activation is preventing you from testing in a timely manner, you have the option to use Exams from Home, which is a virtual environment where the locally installed Microsoft Office software is managed by Certiport. See our Exams from Home page to get started.

Important: The following requirements are in addition to any requirements specified in the Compass for Windows section.

Item	Required / Minimum	Recommended
Processor	1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core	Core i5 or equivalent
RAM	4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit)	8 GB
Hard Drive: (Free Space after Office and Windows install)	5 GB	5 GB on a Solid State drive
Screen Resolution	1280 x 800	1920 x 1080
Keyboard & Mouse	Yes	Yes
Internet Connection Speed	256 kbps or DSL	High Speed Internet

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Office 2016

Exams list:

(Live-in-the-application)*

System requirements/recommendations

*The MOS 2016 exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows delivery system.

Supported Office Versions:

Microsoft Office 2016 Professional or Professional Plus (32 or 64-bit)
Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) prior to and including version 1808 (32 or 64-bit). Note: Versions following and including 2202 can take MOS 365 Apps exams. Versions from 1808 to 2202 can take MOS 2019 exams. We recommend the Semi-Annual Enterprise update channel, but also support the Monthly Enterprise update channel; see the Office 365 FAQ for more info

Important: Outlook 2016 Arabic is only supported in the 64-bit version of Office

*Note: All Live-in-the-Application Microsoft Office Specialist exams delivered with Compass for Windows require a complete, local installation of the Office software, and only one Office Suite version may be installed per machine.

Office 365: If you are using a cloud-based subscription to install the Office software, please see the Office 365 FAQ as it relates to delivering MOS exams with our Compass system.

Office Shared Computer Activation: As documented in the Compass for Windows User Guide, CATCs using shared computer activation of the locally installed Microsoft Office software required for Live-in-the-Application testing will be prompted for action when administering MOS exams. These actions may include activating the software (if opened for the first time), or signing in to the application. Compass opens the software and addresses any one-time or other prompts from the application prior to the exam to avoid anything that may cause an interference during actual testing.

Technical Info: If you should encounter any errors launching a MOS exam in a traditional (native) classroom environment using the shared license model please contact Technical Support.
Exams from Home: If the Shared Computer Activation is preventing you from testing in a timely manner, you have the option to use Exams from Home, which is a virtual environment where the locally installed Microsoft Office software is managed by Certiport. See our Exams from Home page to get started.

Important: The following requirements are in addition to any requirements specified in the Compass for Windows section.

Item	Required / Minimum	Recommended
Processor	1 GHz or higher	Core i5 or equivalent
RAM	2 GB	8 GB
Hard Drive: (Free Space after Office and Windows install)	5 GB	5 GB on a Solid State drive
Screen Resolution	1280 x 800	1920 x 1080
Keyboard & Mouse	Yes	Yes
Internet Connection Speed	256 kbps or DSL	High Speed Internet

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Exams list:

PMI Project Management Ready

System requirements/recommendations

The PMI exam is delivered with either the Compass for Windows or Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

Unity Certified User (UCU)

Exams list:

Unity Certified User: Programmer
Unity Certified User: VR Developer
Unity Certified User: Artist

System requirements/recommendations

The UCU exams are delivered with the Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac delivery systems and do not have any additional requirements outside of Compass.

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Exam information