Technology Requirements

Please note that the DPT program uses ExamSoft and Exemplify for most exams. We ask that you review and understand the minimum system requirements for Windows and Mac so that you can verify that your computer and/or notebook, are in compliance with these requirements.

Examplify will not run on Chromebooks, Android, or Linux operating systems.
Examplify does not support touchscreen input on Mac or Windows laptops.

Link for reference: https://examsoft.com/resources/examplify-minimum-system-requirements/

Windows Requirements for Examplify 3.4.6

Operating System: 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Alternate versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, such as Windows RT and Windows 10 and 11 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 and 11 “S mode” versus the standard Windows 10 or 11. S mode is not compatible with Examplify.

Only genuine versions of Windows Operating Systems are supported.

The versions of Windows certified for use are Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 22H2, and Windows 11 23H2.

For a better experience, we recommend that you take your exam on the same Operating System version that you have recently completed a successful mock exam.

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-based 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 a 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 3.4.6

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, audio software, or stereo mixing devices with ExamID or ExamMonitor.

Examplify 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 3.4.4

Monterey, Ventura, and Sonoma

For a better experience, we recommend that you take your exam on the same Operating System version that you have recently completed a successful mock exam.

Only genuine versions of Mac operating systems are supported.

CPU: Intel, M1, or M2 processor. Devices using Apple’s M1 and M2 processor and Apple Rosetta 2 are supported. To learn more, click here.

Rosetta is only required for M series processors on Examplify version 3.3.2 and lower.

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 adapter).

For technical troubleshooting, account passwords including device passwords may be required.

Server version of Mac OS X is not supported.

Examplify is not compatible with virtual operating systems such as Microsoft’s Virtual Machine, Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion or any other virtual environments.

Internet connection is required for download, registration, exam download and upload.

Examplify is not compatible 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.