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Students and exam-takers downloading the test-taking software, Examplify, should review these Minimum System Requirements (MSRs) to ensure their devices are supported. Examplify works with most modern computers, both Mac and Windows operating systems. Examplify will not run on Chromebooks, Android, or Linux operating systems. We currently support two versions of Examplify. If you’re unsure which version of Examplify you currently have, Windows users can see this help article and Mac users can use this help article. Please note: July 2021 U.S. Bar Exam candidates must use Examplify Version 2.7.4.

VLab (Citrix) may not work in the new Catalina OS. Students could experience issues accessing VLab if they upgrade their personal laptops. ExamSoft’s Examplify requires a specific update. ExamSoft support reported that “Examplify 2.0.6 is being released via silent and prompted update. MacOS Catalina (version 10.15) is only compatible with Examplify version 2.0.6 or higher (Released on 10/14/19 or later) Supported Operating Systems: OS X 10.13 (High Sierra), OS X 10.14 (Mojave), macOS Catalina (10.15). Only genuine versions of Mac Operating Systems are supported. CPU: Intel processor RAM: 4GB or higher. Examplify is NOT compatible with Mac OS lower than 10.13 (High Sierra, Catalina) Compatibility with High Sierra If you have a version of Mac OS lower than 10.13 (High Sierra) please update your system. Is an application downloaded to a computer that ensures students can complete an assessment in a stable and offline environment. (Catalina) released. MacOS Catalina (version 10.15) is compatible with Examplify v.2.0.6. Previous versions of Examplify will not work with MacOS Catalina Supported Operating Systems: OS X 10.13 (High Sierra), OS X 10.14 (Mojave), and MacOS Catalina (10.15).

Examplify does not support touchscreen input devices on Mac or Windows laptops.

See requirements by platform by version below:

Windows Requirements for Examplify Version 2.7.4:

    • Operating System: 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 10.
    • Alternate versions of Windows 10, such as Windows RT and Windows 10 S, are NOT supported at this time.
      • If you are using a Microsoft Surface device, please read this article for important instructions on Windows 10 “S mode” versus the standard Windows 10. S mode is not compatible with Examplify.
    • Only genuine versions of Windows Operating Systems are supported.
    • The versions of Windows 10 certified for use are 2004, 20H2, and 21H1.
    • The English (United States) Language Pack must be installed.
    • ExamSoft does not support tablet devices other than Surface Pro as detailed above.
    • CPU Processor: Non-ARM processor supported by your operating system
    • RAM: 4GB of usable RAM or higher
    • Hard drive: 4GB or higher of available space.
    • For on-site support, and in order to back up the answer files to a USB drive, a working USB port is required. (Newer devices may require an adaptor.)
    • For technical troubleshooting, account passwords including BitLocker keys, may be required.
    • Internet connection for download, registration, exam download, upload and some exam features.
    • Examplify cannot be run within virtualized environments or environments that require persistent network (local or otherwise) connections during secure exams. This includes, but is not limited to, VMWare, Parallels, Citrix workspace, virtual disks, streamed images, etc.
    • Screen resolution should be at least 1280 x 768. Scaling should be set to 100%.

Administrator-level account permissions (Instructions).

For instructions on how to check your computer’s specifications, click here.

For instructions on how to update your device to be within these guidelines, click here.

For instructions on how to check your version of Examplify, click here.

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The following requirements apply for exams with ExamID or ExamMonitor enabled:
  • Examplify version 2.7.4 or greater
  • Hard drive: 4GB or higher available space
  • RAM: 8GB or higher recommended; 4GB required
  • Webcam: Integrated camera or external USB camera supported by your operating system. Virtual cameras are not supported.
  • Microphone (no headphones, no virtual mics)
  • Internet: 2.5 Mbps upload speed

Please note: You may not use any virtual camera or audio software with ExamID or ExamMonitor.

Examplify 2.7.4 supports many different audio array devices. However, before you select your audio device, you must validate that your audio is working. To do this, please review this article on confirming your audio settings in Examplify.

Exam-takers that must utilize an external microphone can use a standalone microphone, or one that is built into an external camera; however, headphones with built-in microphones are not supported. Additional instructions on using an external microphone can be found here.

Mac Requirements for Examplify Version 2.7.4:

  • Examplify version 2.7.4 has been tested and approved for macOS 10.14.6 (Mojave), 10.15.7 (Catalina) and 11.3 (Big Sur). We also are actively testing the newest macOS minor release from July 21, 2021, 11.5 (Big Sur). For the best experience, we recommend that you take your exam on the same OS version that you have completed a recent successful mock exam.
  • Only genuine versions of Mac operating systems are supported.
  • CPU: Intel or M1 processor. Devices using Apple’s M1 processor and Apple Rosetta 2 are supported. To learn more, click here.
  • RAM: 4GB or higher.
  • Hard Drive: 4GB or higher available space.
  • For on-site support, and in order to back-up the answer files to a USB drive, a working USB port is required (Newer devices may require an adaptor).
  • For technical troubleshooting, account passwords including device passwords may be required.
  • Server version of Mac OS X is not supported.
  • This software cannot be used on virtual operating systems such as Microsoft’s Virtual Machine, Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion or any other virtual environments.
  • Internet connection for download, registration, exam download and upload.
  • Administrator-level account permissions (Instructions).
  • Examplify cannot operate within virtualized environments or environments that require persistent network (local or otherwise) connections during secure exams. This includes, but is not limited to, VMWare, Parallels, Citrix workspace, virtual disks, streamed images, etc.
  • Screen resolution should be at least 1280 x 768. Scaling should be set to 100%.

For instructions on how to check your computer’s specifications, click here.

For instructions on how to update your device to be within these guidelines, click here.

For instructions on how to check your version of Examplify, click here.

The following requirements apply for exams with ExamID or ExamMonitor enabled

  • Examplify version 2.7.4 or greater
  • Hard drive: 4GB or higher available space
  • RAM: 8GB or higher recommended; 4GB required
  • Webcam: Integrated camera or external USB camera supported by your operating system. Virtual cameras and Microsoft Lifecam Series cameras are not supported.
  • Microphone (no headphones, no virtual mics)
  • Internet: 2.5 Mbps upload speed

Please note: You may not use any virtual camera or audio software with ExamID or ExamMonitor.

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Windows Requirements for Examplify Version 2.6.4:

    • Operating System: 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 10.
    • Alternate versions of Windows 10, such as Windows RT and Windows 10 S, are NOT supported at this time.
      • If you are using a Microsoft Surface device, please read this article for important instructions on Windows 10 “S mode” versus the standard Windows 10. S mode is not compatible with Examplify.
    • Only genuine versions of Windows Operating Systems are supported.
    • The versions of Windows 10 certified for use are 1909, 2004 and 20H2.
    • The English (United States) Language Pack must be installed.
    • ExamSoft does not support tablet devices other than Surface Pro as detailed above.
    • CPU Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel i3 processor or equivalent (Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets are not supported)
    • RAM: 4GB or higher
    • Hard drive: highest recommended for the operating system or 4GB of available space.
    • For on-site support, and in order to back up the answer files to a USB drive, a working USB port is required. (Newer devices may require an adaptor.)
    • For technical troubleshooting, account passwords including BitLocker keys, may be required.
    • Internet connection for download, registration, exam download, upload and some exam features.
    • Examplify cannot be run within virtualized environments or environments that require persistent network (local or otherwise) connections during secure exams. This includes, but is not limited to, VMWare, Parallels, Citrix workspace, virtual disks, streamed images, etc.
    • Screen resolution should be at least 1024 x 768.

Administrator-level account permissions (Instructions).

For instructions on how to check your computer’s specifications, click here.
The following requirements apply for exams with ExamID or ExamMonitor enabled:

  • Examplify version 2.5 or greater
  • Hard drive: 4GB or higher available space
  • RAM: 8GB or higher recommended; 4GB required
  • Webcam: Integrated camera or external USB camera supported by your operating system. Virtual cameras are not supported.
  • Microphone (no headphones, no virtual mics)
  • Internet: 2.5 Mbps upload speed
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Please note: You may not use any virtual camera or audio software with ExamID or ExamMonitor.

Some Windows devices utilize a technology called “Intel Smart Sound Technology Microphone Array”, which is not supported by ExamID and ExamMonitor. This technology is most commonly found in Lenovo devices. Users with these devices will be unable to select their internal microphone and begin their exam.

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Impacted exam-takers must utilize an external microphone. This can be a standalone microphone, or built into an external camera, however headphones with built-in microphones are not supported.
Additional instructions on using an external microphone can be found here.

Mac Requirements for Examplify Version 2.6.4:

  • MacOS Catalina (version 10.15.7) is only compatible with Examplify version 2.0.6 or higher (Released on 10/14/19 or later)
  • MacOS Big Sur (version 11.0) is only compatible with Examplify version 2.5 or higher (Released on 11/13/20 or later)
  • Supported operating systems: OS X 10.14.6 (Mojave), macOS Catalina (10.15.7), macOS Big Sur (11.0). Only genuine versions of Mac operating systems are supported.
  • CPU: Intel processor. Devices using Apple’s M1 processor and Apple Rosetta 2 are supported on Examplify version 2.6 and higher. To learn more, click here.
  • RAM: 4GB or higher.
  • Hard Drive: 4GB or higher available space.
  • For on-site support, and in order to back-up the answer files to a USB drive, a working USB port is required (Newer devices may require an adaptor).
  • For technical troubleshooting, account passwords including device passwords may be required.
  • Server version of Mac OS X is not supported.
  • This software cannot be used on virtual operating systems such as Microsoft’s Virtual Machine, Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion or any other virtual environments.
  • Internet connection for download, registration, exam download and upload.
  • Administrator-level account permissions (Instructions).
  • Examplify cannot operate within virtualized environments or environments that require persistent network (local or otherwise) connections during secure exams. This includes, but is not limited to, VMWare, Parallels, Citrix workspace, virtual disks, streamed images, etc.

For instructions on how to check your computer’s specifications, click here.

The following requirements apply for exams with ExamID or ExamMonitor enabled

  • Examplify version 2.5 or greater
  • Hard drive: 4GB or higher available space
  • RAM: 8GB or higher recommended; 4GB required
  • Webcam: Integrated camera or external USB camera supported by your operating system. Virtual cameras and Microsoft Lifecam Series cameras are not supported.
  • Microphone (no headphones, no virtual mics)
  • Internet: 2.5 Mbps upload speed

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Please note: You may not use any virtual camera or audio software with ExamID or ExamMonitor.

For iPad:

  • Hardware Requirements: iPad 5+, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2+, iPad Pro.
  • Operating Systems: iPadOS 12, iPadOS 13, and iPadOS 14 (Only officially approved Apple versions of iPadOS are supported).
  • 500 MB of free space required to commence an exam.
  • iPad must not be modified (e.g. Jailbroken).
  • Internet connection for download, registration, exam download and upload.
  • In order to take an exam using an iPad, your institution must first enable iPad support. Please contact your institution if you are unsure whether they have enabled iPad support.

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NOTE: iPad devices using Apple’s new M1 chipset are not currently compatible with Examplify.

The following requirements apply for exams with ExamID or ExamMonitor enabled:

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  • Examplify version 4.3.3 or greater
  • Hard drive: 2GB or higher available space
  • Internet: 2.5 Mbps upload speed

For the Bar exam, candidates’ devices must meet the appropriate version MSRs listed above, and please note that ExamSoft does NOT support any of the following:

  • Desktop computers (unless allowed by your jurisdiction)
  • Chromebooks
  • Android devices
  • Cell phones
  • iPads
  • Tablets
  • Multiple screens
  • VGA splitters

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In addition to these technical requirements, a well-lit room that allows your face to be fully illuminated and clear in the camera view is recommended for use with ExamID and ExamMonitor products.