From 2021 onwards, all ICAS assessments will be conducted online.

Please click me to to run the Technical Readiness Test.

Technical requirements

Schools are required to provide enough computer devices, stable Wi-Fi and internet to conduct ICAS Assessments in the schools.

For more details and the latest technical requirements, please visit https://www.icasassessments.com/support-technical-requirements/ 

Supported hardware devices

Laptop / desktop PC / Chromebook / iPad / Android Tablets (iPad Mini is NOT supported)

To ensure Technical Requirements are met, we recommend using Google Chrome web browser.

Note 1: Web browser in order of preference (with compatible OS)

Chrome 28+ (Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OSX, Chrome OS), Firefox 20+ (Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OSX), Internet Explorer 11+ (Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OSX), Safari 6+ (Mac OSX)

Important notes

Note 1: An external keyboard or mouse is not necessary for students using a tablet.

Note 2: Apple iPad Mini is NOT supported.

Note 3: Chromebooks must be running as Managed Devices in Kiosk mode for assessments requiring the locked-down browser application.

Note 4: Devices must be connected to a single screen only.

Note 5: Students using devices must use the device’s native keyboard, not Google keyboard or any other third party. 

ICAS Writing and Spelling Bee: Locked-down browser application

Locked-down browser is only for ICAS Writing and ICAS Spelling Bee. Below is the link for all the details, installation user guides and videos about the Locked-down browser for ICAS Writing and Spelling Bee:

https://www.icasassessments.com/support-locked-down-browser/

See full technical requirements including the technical readiness test. The specified locked-down browser application is Janison Replay. This secure locked-down browser is designed to:

• Prevent students from accessing other applications, web pages, software or hardware features and only provides access to the test player.
• Prevent use of operating system commands such as functions accessed by Ctrl-Alt-Delete.
• Disable features such as the camera, spell check, screenshot, home, keyboard shortcuts, back and power buttons.
• Prevent execution in a virtual machine or a virtual desktop (e.g., Citrix Virtual desktops, VMware or Parallels on Mac).

Instructions to install the locked-down browser (Only for Writing and Spelling Bee)

IMPORTANT: Remember to uninstall all previous versions of the Janison Replay App before attempting to install the current year’s version.

You will need administrator rights to install the locked-down browser application. After installation, run the technical readiness test. Please ensure you conduct the test by “Manual”. Run the Locked-Down Browser Readiness Test, which is part of the Technical Readiness Test.

 For more details with the latest locked-down browser releases, please visit https://www.icasassessments.com/support-locked-down-browser/