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Technical and Hardware Requirements
| Item | Test Duration |
|---|---|
| Processor | PC: Dual-core 2.4 Ghz CPU |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM or better |
| Free hard drive space | 4 GB |
| Screen Resolution | a minimum resolution of 1280 x 1024 |
| Operating System | PCrunningWindows 7or higher ONLY Note: The Cambridge English Test portal and any tests run through it arenot currently supported on:
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| Internet Connection | Cable Modem, DSL or better |
| Internet bandwidth | 300 kbps download, 250 kbps upload |
| Free hard drive space | Google Chrome v25; or Mozilla Firefox v20.0 (in China) ONLY Not compatible with any other browsers. The Speaking Test uses HTML5 and so a compatible browser must be used to run the test. Microsoft Internet Explorer isnot compatible with HTML5 so cannot be used for the Speaking Test. |
| Adobe Reader | Latest version (must be able to read PDFs). |
| Sound Card | Yes |
| Headphones | Over-ear and closed back – the earpieces of the headphones should cover the entire ear, preferably with good padding for comfort. |
| Microphone | A microphone should be attached to the headset, via a ‘boom’ (in other words, on the end of a flexible stalk). The microphone should be noise-cancelling (at a minimum, directional), to increase sound pick-up and to minimise noise pollution on the recordings. Please do not allow the use of your computers’ built-in microphones, these should be disabled, because they are not of the appropriate type nor of sufficient quality. In addition in Chrome if a candidate mutes their headset mic, Linguaskill will continue recording if there‘s more than one mic enabled on the machine. |
| Headphone & Microphone Connections | There is no preference on plugs (that is, USB or standard stereo) but please note that the use of USB means that appropriate drivers must be installed and confirmed as working before the test day. |
| Plug-ins | JavaScript Enabled & Third-Party Cookies Enabled |
| Camera Resolution | 800 x 600 resolution or better |
Google Chrome or Firefox (in China) ONLY
Webcam
Keyboard
Mouse
High-Speed Internet
Headphones with a Microphone
Not Supported on Apple Macs
PC Running Windows 7 or Higher
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