Testing Station Questions
What devices should we use for the Field Test?
Please note that tablets must have keyboards and headphones are recommended for each workstation. Microphones are not required at this time.
Click here for a list of devices and their specifications that are approved for the SBAC Field Test
What devices are not acceptable for the Field Test?
Laptops or Desktops with display screen under 10" (Note: iPad screen of 9.5" is acceptable) or a screen resolution of less than 1024 x 768.
Note that NetBooks are not approved workstations. It is important to check all devices that will be utilized for the field test to verify they work on the Field Test.
iPad Mini tablets are not supported.
iPad Air™ Available for Field Test
Based on functional tests performed by Apple and assurances from Apple that the Single App Mode in iOS 6 and Autonomous Single App Mode in iOS 7 work the same way on all models of iPad®, Smarter Balanced has agreed to support the iPad Air for use on the Field Test.
How do I determine if the workstation will work?
Each workstation must have a SBAC secure browser installed to operate the field test. The following link is for the secure browser download and also has a diagnostic tool that will determine if the workstation will support the field test. Please install the secure browser before running the diagnostic utility.
Click here for a link to download the SBAC secure browser and to run the SBAC Diagnostic Tool on your workstation to determine compliancy
How do switch modes on a Chromebook?
Click here to download a field test user guide for Chromebooks.
Where can I find more information on setting up an Android or iPad for the Field Test?
Smarter Balanced Android and iPad setup guide
What devices should we use for the Field Test?
Please note that tablets must have keyboards and headphones are recommended for each workstation. Microphones are not required at this time.
Click here for a list of devices and their specifications that are approved for the SBAC Field Test
What devices are not acceptable for the Field Test?
Laptops or Desktops with display screen under 10" (Note: iPad screen of 9.5" is acceptable) or a screen resolution of less than 1024 x 768.
Note that NetBooks are not approved workstations. It is important to check all devices that will be utilized for the field test to verify they work on the Field Test.
iPad Mini tablets are not supported.
iPad Air™ Available for Field Test
Based on functional tests performed by Apple and assurances from Apple that the Single App Mode in iOS 6 and Autonomous Single App Mode in iOS 7 work the same way on all models of iPad®, Smarter Balanced has agreed to support the iPad Air for use on the Field Test.
How do I determine if the workstation will work?
Each workstation must have a SBAC secure browser installed to operate the field test. The following link is for the secure browser download and also has a diagnostic tool that will determine if the workstation will support the field test. Please install the secure browser before running the diagnostic utility.
Click here for a link to download the SBAC secure browser and to run the SBAC Diagnostic Tool on your workstation to determine compliancy
How do switch modes on a Chromebook?
Click here to download a field test user guide for Chromebooks.
Where can I find more information on setting up an Android or iPad for the Field Test?
Smarter Balanced Android and iPad setup guide