What kind of technology do I need to take the exam(s)?

Microsoft Office Specialist

Nova Chief of Staff

• Laptop/Desktop with Windows 10, Windows 11, or Mac OS X Ventura 13.x or higher OR Chromebook with a current operating system (OS)
• The language of the OS on your computer must match the exam language you are scheduled to take
• Full Keyboard and a 2-Button Mouse • Recommended minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 800 
• The preferred internet browser is Chrome. Internet Explorer, Edge, and Safari are also acceptable
• You will need the ability to download and execute a program file from your browser
• Webcam (for identity & environment check)
• A bandwidth download speed of at least 10Mbps* *Important: Before using Exams from Home, we strongly encourage all users to test their bandwidth to verify it is adequate and ensure the session will not be interrupted. A reputable third-party site you can use is www.speedtest.net. Ensure other members of your household are offline during the bandwidth test and during your actual exam session. If your Exam Administrator (Proctor) chooses to use third-party software such as Teams or Zoom to communicate or perform an identity/environment check during your session, that could exceed the 10Mbps baseline in the requirements.