Technical Readiness Checklist
Work with your school or district technology staff to make sure you’re ready for test day.
Instructions
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Tell technology staff you’re getting ready for digital testing.
- You’ll need to work with staff who manage your school’s network and devices.
- They should check internet connectivity in each testing room, configure the network, and prepare school-managed testing devices.
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Ask technology staff about networks. Testing won’t work unless your network is configured to support Bluebook™ testing.
- Will the network speed in each testing room support the expected number of test takers?
- Who can configure the network for testing?
- Who can I contact if I need help with the network on test day?
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Ask technology staff about testing devices.
- Will our school-managed devices support Bluebook testing requirements?
- Who can install Bluebook on school-managed devices?
- If your students will test on Chromebooks, make sure they configure devices for students who test with accommodations.
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Recruit a technology monitor.
- Technology monitors use our simple troubleshooting tips to help students on test day.
- They don’t require technical expertise.
- They need to be on-site.
- For SAT Weekend, recruit 1 technology monitor.
- For AP Exams, SAT School Day, and PSAT-related assessments schools can recruit more than 1 technology monitor if needed.
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Direct students who test on personal devices to download Bluebook.
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Set up Test Day Toolkit—digital testing isn’t possible without it.
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Check readiness the week before test day.
- If applicable, connect to Wi-Fi on a personal device in a testing room to make sure the network is set up for guest internet access.
- Add all testing staff to Test Day Toolkit and make sure they can sign in.
- For in-school testing, avoid potential delays by asking students to open Bluebook before test day so it can auto-update if needed. They don’t need to sign in.
- Make sure technology staff took all device readiness steps.