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Device Requirements Overview

Bluebook supports testing on Mac and Windows devices, iPads, and school-managed Chromebooks. 

Attention Chromebook users: Bluebook won’t work on Chromebooks unless verified mode is enabled.

Universal Requirements

These requirements apply to all operating systems:

  • Minimum battery life is 4 hours for AP Exams and 3 hours for SAT Suite of Assessments.
  • Mice are always allowed.
  • Students can use external keyboards with tablets for some exams, but never with laptops.
  • All laptop screens must be at least 10 inches; all tablets must be at least 8 inches.
  • Application virtualization is prohibited. Students must test on devices that operate independently of virtual or remote environments. Virtual machines, thin clients, and similar technology are prohibited and could result in disciplinary measures, including score cancellation.

Selected Requirements by Device Type  

Be sure to review the complete specifications for your device type before you install. 

 ChromebookWindows Laptops and DesktopsWindows TabletsMaciPad
Device Management Runs as kiosk app with verified mode enabled on school-managed devices only  School-managed or personal School-managed or personal School-managed or personal School-managed or personal 
Required Minimum OSChromeOS 144Windows 11 24H2 Windows 11 24H2 macOS 15iPadOS 18
Recommended Max OSAny version on the stable channelWindows 11 26H2Windows 11 26H2macOS 26.5.2iPadOS 26.4
OS ExceptionsChromeOS Flex prohibited S mode and Windows 11 SE prohibited S mode and Windows 11 SE prohibited NoneNone
Processorsn/a1 GHz1 GHz1 GHz (Intel and Apple)n/a
RAM1 GB2 GB2 GB2 GBn/a
Free storage1 GB1 GB1 GB1 GB250 MB free (of 16 GB total)