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    Technology

    • What kinds of devices can students test on?
    • Does each student need their own device?
    • What about issues with connectivity or battery life?  
    • I’m nervous about my school’s Wi-Fi. What if I lose internet connection during the exams? 
    • My school doesn’t have enough devices for all students in certain subjects to test at the same time. What options do I have?
    • I’m concerned that my school doesn’t have the capacity to provide power to all digital AP Exam takers at the same time. What should I do?
    • We have some students who take two exams on the same day. How can we ensure their device won’t run out of power during the exam?
    • Can students test offline?
    • What are the network requirements?
    • Will College Board provide technical support?
    • When can I install the Bluebook testing app?
    • Can students take digital AP Exams on testing apps installed for previous administrations?
    • Do students need headphones, mics, or webcams?
    • Is the Respondus LockDown Browser required?
    • Is it OK for students to close their laptops or cover their tablets during the exam?
    • If a student’s device fails, can they continue the exam on another device?