JD-Next Simulation Guide
The simulation is to ensure that prior to the official exam, 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 simulation test
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 10.14 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 exam 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.