Minimum system requirements

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP SP3, Vista, Windows 7

• Microsoft .NET framework version 2.x or later

• Windows Installer 3.1 or later

• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 or above or Mozilla Firefox with the Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant (1.1 or newer) installed as an add-on extension

• Display resolution 1024 x 768 or higher

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1.  Register a technical point of contact to obtain technical support for setting up your machines and during test administration. This individual must be a non-student employee of your institution and should be familiar with your IT environment.

Shortly after registering, your technical contact will receive instructions on how to test whether or not your machines can run our software and communicate with our servers in a secure manner.

In the event technical support is needed during a test administration, we will work with the contact to resolve the issue as rapidly as possible.

2.  If your department is not already using the ACAT, determine the areas to appear on your version. If you are already using the ACAT, the online version will automatically match your paper version unless you tell us otherwise.

3.  Select the student feedback options for your students from the following. These are available to the students immediately after they complete the test. A print button is available for students to make a copy of their scores. You can select from the following options or select none at all.

• Percentile bands for each content area on the test

• Overall standard score and percentile

• Option to purchase an official score report from PACAT

4.  You also can elect to have your students' scores delivered directly to you by e-mail approximately 15 minutes after the groups completes a test session. The reporting options available to you are described on the form. Download the form, complete and sign it, fax it to 931-552-9167.

5.  Place your order through our secure online site or download an order form and send it by mail or fax. You must provide a purchase order, purchase card number, or prepay your order for it to be processed.

6.  Once your machines are ready, your authentication codes will be sent to you approximately 1 week before your first planned administration. You will also receive complete administration instructions and other paperwork.

The electronic version of the ACAT must be administered using the same security precautions used for a pencil and paper administration. This includes verifying the identity of examinees using a photo ID, maintaining an appropriately proctored environment, and insuring students do not engage in behaviors damaging to the integrity of the process.

Because of security and liability issues, we do not provide technical support to individuals taking the ACAT Online on their personal computers. We provide assistance to the registered technical contact only.