JD-Next Required Pretest Guide
The Required Pretest is to ensure that prior to the official test, you have logged in to LifeJourney, downloaded and installed necessary lockdown browser software, completed the ID validation process, and familiarized yourself with the testing platform.
Getting Started
Check List
- ☐ Log in to LifeJourney
- ☐ Add your test code
- ☐ Complete ID Validation
- ☐ Download and install Lockdown Browser
- ☐ Take the Required Pretest
System Requirements
Respondus Lockdown Browser is a client application that is installed to a local computer.
Recommended Requirement | |
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Webcam | Required |
PC | Windows 11 & 10 (“S mode” and “SE” are not compatible) |
Mac | MacOS 10.15 to 14.0+ |
Chromebook | ChromeOS* |
Internet download speed | 6 Mbps |
Memory | 4 GB RAM |
Hard Disk Space | Windows: 200 MB of free hard disk space Mac: 200 MB of free hard disk space |
*Note about Chromebook Support: It is not recommended to use Chromebook for the JD-Next Test if you have an alternative option from the supported list above. If you do not have an alternative, please review the following additional specifications and recommendations for Chromebooks.
- LockDown Browser for Chromebook minimally requires the version of ChromeOS that Google makes available via their Long Term Support (LTS) channel. For more information, visit: Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS.
- Respondus recommends keeping Chromebooks updated to the most recent version that is available via Google’s ChromeOS “Stable” channel: Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS FlexS.
If the test start date and time is in the future, the bottom of the screen will show "Test not available yet," click on home to return to your home page.
The test tile will have the status "Test window hasn’t opened," and include the date and time the window will open.
The test tile status will change to "Start" when the window is open.
Permissions & Requirements
The first time you log in to the platform, the browser will ask you to allow webcam and location, both are required.
You will be prompted to share your camera. Click the button "Allow" to continue the process.
Your camera will need to be on during the Required Pretest and the Test.
Then, you will be prompted to share your location. This is required for testing, select "Allow."
If you need additional information on enabling your geolocation, select "Instructions for enabling location access."
Two failed authorization attempts will result in the option to Request manual verification. You can select this option or try the automated process again.