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Device Requirements Overview

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

Choosing Devices

If you’re deciding between device types, consider these key factors:

  • Minimum battery life is 4 hours for AP Exams and 3 hours for SAT Suite of Assessments.
  • Chromebooks must be school managed, run in kiosk mode, and from 2017 or later.
  • Physical keyboards are required for AP Exams taken on iPads or Windows tablets.

Note: Be sure to review the complete specifications before you install. 

Annual Updates to Technical Requirements

College Board shares updated Bluebook technical requirements for the upcoming school year every summer. For operating systems, these include a minimum required version and a strongly recommended maximum version as well as any exclusions within that range.  

We set these standards only after rigorous testing and thorough research, and we strive to provide every student with a testing experience that’s both successful and secure.  

Midyear Changes

We won’t change minimum operating system requirements during the school year unless we have to. Reasons for an off-schedule change include the expiration of vendor support or the discovery of a critical issue with the way Bluebook performs on a particular version.

We’ll test Bluebook on higher versions throughout the year and update the recommended maximums once they're certified. Opt in to get emails about Bluebook releases and other technology news.

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