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Spring 2014 RMS/EOC
Proctor Caching Training
Agenda
• Proctor caching overview
• Downloading & installing
• Cache test content
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System Specifications for TestNav, TestHear, and Proctor Caching
www.FLAssessments.com/MinimumSpecs
General Specifications (Windows/PC and Apple/Macintosh)
Each computer must meet or exceed the following General Specifications in addition to the applicable
Operating System Specifications below:
500 MB available disk space
1024x768 screen resolution
Keyboard and mouse (or other pointing device)
High-speed internet connection
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Proctor Caching – Network Diagram
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Proctor Caching – How does it help?
• Proctor Caching allows you to pre-cache test
content to your local network before the test.
• Reduces burden on your ISP by eliminating
redundancy in requests for test content.
• Stores an encrypted local copy of all pre-cached
tests.
• A caching solution is required for Florida
computer-based testing and will deliver the
best testing experience for students.
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Proctor Caching – Additional Information.
Runs on both Windows and Mac OS X.
Does not require an underlying server-based operating
system.
TestNav must be configured to use proctor caching through
the installer or by editing the proxysettings.properties file.
TestHear must be configured to use proctor caching
through the installer.
Proctor Caching should be set up first so the IP address of
the proctor caching machine can be entered during TestNav
or TestHear installation.
If all internet traffic must pass through an upstream proxy
server, Proctor Caching will need to be configured to
communicate through that device.
TestNav and TestHear request test content from Proctor
Caching on port 4480.
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Proctor Caching Computer Placement
• Can be at the lab or the school level.
• Should be as close as possible on the
network to the TestNav or TestHear
workstations and prior to any potential
bottlenecks.
• Use the TestNav System Check tool to
determine the appropriate ratio of
Proctor Caching machines to student
workstations.
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Windows Proctor Caching
• Download the Windows Proctor Caching installer
from PearsonAccess and double-click to begin the
installation process.
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Windows Proctor Caching
• Click Install to begin the installation.
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Windows Proctor Caching
• Click Next.
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Windows Proctor Caching
• Accept the default save location or navigate to a
custom save location and click Next.
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Windows Proctor Caching
• If you are using an upstream proxy to access the
internet you may enter the parent proxy IP
address and port number and then click Next.
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Windows Proctor Caching
• Click Install to Install the Proctor Caching
application according to your configuration
preferences.
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Windows Proctor Caching
• Once the installer indicates the installation is
finished click Continue.
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Windows Proctor Caching
• Click Finish to complete the installation process.
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Mac Proctor Caching
• There are two files to be used for installing Proctor
Caching software on a Mac: a template file and a
command file.
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Mac Proctor Caching
• Double-click the command file and click Open on
the security window.
• This will bring up another security window which
prevents you from running the installer.
• The executable bit on the command file is not set so
the OS will not allow you to execute it.
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Mac Proctor Caching
• You must first correctly set the executable bit.
• Open Terminal and type “sudo chmod +x” and drag the
command file to the window to complete the path.
• Hit Return and you will be prompted for your admin
password.
• Enter the password and hit Return and the executable bit
is set.
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Mac Proctor Caching
• Double-click the
command file again
and you are
presented with the
install screen.
• Type 1, then hit
Return to begin the
installation.
• Answer the proxy
server questions
appropriately and
the install will
complete.
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Caching Test Content
• Disable pop-up blocking software (for PearsonAccess)
• A pop-up blocker will block the caching screens from
opening on administrative workstations.
• School assessment coordinators are responsible for
setting up test sessions in PearsonAccess, and
technology coordinators are responsible for caching
test content prior to testing.
• Test content will be available to be cached at least
one week prior to testing.
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Caching Test Content (contd)
• Check Proctor Caching application to confirm cached
content.
– Windows
– Mac
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Demo configuring browser
settings and caching test
content in PearsonAccess
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Common Technical Errors/Solutions
Proctor Caching
• Configuration error – Looping
• Not pointed to a proxy server to reach the internet
Pre-caching
• Not changing browser settings before pre-caching
• Java JRE not installed
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Proctor Caching - Lessons Learned
• Proctor Caching software must be installed and must be
checked on each day of testing to ensure it is functioning
correctly.
• Test content must be pre-cached prior to student testing.
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Who to contact with questions?
Pearson Customer Support:
1-877-847-3043 or [email protected]
Monday thru Friday, 7:00 am - 8:30 pm (Eastern Time)
Your District Assessment Coordinator
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