Inspera Assessment is a cloud-based SaaS hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS). This means that the system is accessible to end-users via web browsers or lock-down browsers on their devices (PC, Mac, iPad, Chromebook).
Table of contents:
Lock-down browsers
SEB minimum requirements
The following operating systems are required for SEB on Inspera Assessment:
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The following versions of the SEB lockdown browser are supported by Inspera Assessment:
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Downloadable versions of SEB:
Approved versions for both Windows and Mac can be found on Is your Safe Exam Browser Up-To-Date?
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| SEB for Windows 2.4.1 | SEB for Mac 2.1.4 |
| SEB for Windows 3.0.1 (x64 supported only) | SEB for Mac 2.3.2 |
| SEB for Windows 3.1.1 (x32 and x64) |
Important:
- Administrator permission is needed to install SEB on a computer. You cannot install it as standard user. Administrator permission is also needed to restart, stop, or start the SEB service in case it is interrupted.
- It is the most recent of the supported versions of SEB that is downloadable from Inspera Assessment.
Inspera Exam Portal minimum requirements
- Windows: 7, 8 and 10 on 64-bit platforms
- macOS: OS X 10.13 and higher
- CPUs newer than 2011 (Intel Sandy Bridge or newer)
- A broadband internet connection (0.15Mbps upload speed)
- IEP supports OS X 10.14+
Inspera Smarter Proctoring minimum requirements
- Windows: 7, 8 and 10 on 64-bit platforms
- macOS: OS X 10.13 and higher
- CPUs newer than 2011 (Intel Sandy Bridge or newer)
- 75 MB of free storage space per hour
- Web camera & microphone (internal or external)
- A broadband internet connection (0.15Mbps upload speed)
Web Browsers
Inspera Assessment can also be used with a regular web browser. The two most recent, stable versions of the following web browsers are always supported:
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Google Chrome
- Apple Safari (for macOS X)
The most common browsers are on aggressive release schedules and therefore the most current version is not explicitly listed. We recommend that you install new versions of the browsers as they are released.
Note that this only defines the recommended browsers. Other browser versions and vendors that follow modern web standards can also be used.
Frequently asked questions
What are the differences between SEB and IEP?
- Safe Exam Browser (SEB) is a third party, free lockdown browser that is supported by Inspera.
- Inspera Exam Portal (IEP) is Inspera's solution to a lockdown browser.
How do I know if I have SEB or IEP?
- It is recommended that you contact your school / institution to see which software you are using for your test.
You can also check to see which lock-down browser you have by checking their icons:
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How do I know if SEB or IEP works on my computer?
- It is recommended that you contact your school / institution and ask if they have a demo test available to use before your exam.
- IEP will perform a series of checks within the introduction pages to see if you meet the minimum requirements.
- Click here to learn how to take a demo test.
How do I download the latest version of SEB / IEP?
- It is recommended you download SEB from within the demo test your school / institution has provided. Do not download the SEB software from external websites. Learn more
- Links to download IEP / ISP will be provided from your school / institution.