Test Site Requirements

Test Site Specifications

Your test site and any room(s) that are used to administer the GACE® Paraprofessional assessment will need to adhere to specific guidelines outlined in the Test Administrator's Manual. You will be able to view the Manual when you apply to become a test center.

Test Site Policies and Procedures

You will need to fully understand the policies and procedures that must be enforced on test day, such as the cell phone policy and ID document requirements, and procedures for checking in test takers on the day of the test. These policies are also outlined in the Manual.

Administrative Requirements

To administer the GACE Paraprofessional assessment, your testing center must meet the following technical requirements:

Minimum Hardware Requirements

Feature Minimum Specification
Devices
  • Desktops: Windows, Mac OS X
  • Laptops: Windows, Mac OS X
Operating Systems
  • Windows 11,10(32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Mac OS X 10.13 or higher
Processors
  • Windows: Intel x86 (32 or 64 bit) (Preferred)
  • Mac OSX: Intel-based models (Preferred)
Memory (RAM)
  • Windows: 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
  • Mac OSX: 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
Minimum Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 for all devices
Internet Connectivity Should have 5 MBPS per testing workstation.
Internet Browser Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari (for Mac) & Mozilla Firefox (latest version for all browsers)
Printer Laser Jet or Inkjet (This should be available for machine where we run admin app)
Speaker Not applicable for PARAPRO
Microphone Not applicable for PARAPRO
Camera Not applicable for PARAPRO
 

Be a Part of Test Development Committees

Learn how to nominate a colleague or apply for consideration to be a part of one of three GACE test development committees.