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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 and run in kiosk mode.
For Windows tablets, external keyboards are required for fully digital AP Exams and recommended for hybrid digital AP Exams. They’re strongly recommended for the SAT and PSAT-related assessments.
- For iPads, external keyboards are required for fully digital AP Exams and recommended for hybrid digital AP Exams. They’re allowed for the SAT and PSAT-related assessments.
Selected Software and Hardware Requirements by Device Type
Note: Be sure to review the complete specifications before you install.
Chromebook | Windows Laptops and Desktops | Windows Tablets | Mac | iPad | |
Required Minimum OS | ChromeOS 114 | Windows 10 | Windows 10 | macOS 11.7.5 | iPadOS 15 |
Recommended Max OS | Any version on the stable channel | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | macOS 15.3.1 | iPadOS 18.3.1 |
OS Exceptions | ChromeOS Flex | S mode and Windows 11 SE | S mode and Windows 11 SE | None | iPadOS 17.0.0–17.0.3 |
Models | 2017 or later | n/a | n/a | n/a | iPad Pro; iPad Air 2+; iPad (5th generation+); iPad mini 4+ |
Processors | n/a | 1 GHz | 1 GHz | 1 GHz (Intel and Apple) | n/a |
RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | n/a |
Free storage | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 250 MB free (of 16 GB total) |
Minimum screen size | 10 inches | 10 inches | 8 inches | 10 inches | 8 inches |
Mice | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
External Keyboards | Prohibited | Prohibited | Varies by exam | Prohibited | Varies by exam |