Technical Requirements

Information for International CBT Testing Technical Coordinators

Optimal Testing Experience: For an optimal online testing experience, avoid testing on any computer that takes 10 seconds or more to start and run applications

Hardware Requirements - For GPS Sites

 

Proctoring Machine

Operating System
Windows 11 (64 Bit)

Support for Windows 10 ended onf October 14, 2025

Memory
Minimum Memory
8 GB Ram
20 GB Free Hard Drive Space
Test Taker Workstations

Operating System
Windows 11 (64 Bit)

Support for Windows 10 ended on October 14, 2025

CPU
Clock speed 3.00 GHz - recommended 4 cones / 8 threads

Memory
Recommended Memory
18 GB Ram
20 GB Free Hard Drive Space

Minimum Memory
8 GB Ram
20 GB Free Hard Drive Space

Video Minimum Requirements
19" Monitor-Landscape Orientation (21" Preferred)
-For FAA Test Centre Applicants: 19" minimum monitor size is required, 21" preferred.
15" HSET
17" SS PAN Requirements
24" Other Speical PSI Administered Exams

Screen Resolution
Minimum Resolution: 1024x788 in 16-bit colour.
Recommended Resolution: 1920x1080 or higher in 32-bit colour.
General Requirements

Pointing Device
Micorsoft or Compatible Mouse

Bandwidth
Broadband Internet 5 Mbps download, 1 Mbps upload per Test Taker Workstation.
Minimum 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload per Site.

Printer
Inkjet or Laser Printer

Internet Access
All workstations must have Internet access. No laptops are allowed for FAA exam administration. Laptops are permitted for HSET exam administation.

Network
Peer to peer supported.
Network must be hardwired to the test facility. Wireless networking is not allowed.
Port 5001 must be open on all Firewalls.

FAA Only
A scanner is required at FAA-approved testing sites.

PSI Secure Browser System Requirements

 

Operating System

Windows
Windows 11 (64 Bit Only)

Support for Windows 10 ended on October 14, 2025
Memory
 RAM
Recommended 15GB
Minimum Requirements 8GB
General Requirements

Internet Connection
Broadband Internet 5 Mbps download, 1 Mbps upload per Test Taker Workstations.

Network Security
Workplace firewalls and other security measures such as VPNs often block the required secure connection. Please take you test in a setting without a corporate firewall.

URLs to Whitelist

  • software.bridge.psiexams.com
  • download.bridge.psiexams.com
  • sb-ssl.google.com
  • erds.bridge.psiexams.com
  • dus.bridge.psiexams.com
  • prod-rpaas-exam-pdiddy-content.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com
  • aat.psionline.com
  • nirvana-aat.apec.psiexams.com
  • e8asamb9w4.execute-api.us-west-2.amazonaws.com
  • e8asamb9w4.execute-api.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com
  • s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com
  • dmsnirvanaresults.goamp.com

Systems Not Supported

  • Tablets
  • Mobile devices
  • Chromebooks
  • Virtual Machines
  • Mac OS

Software Specifications

 

Adobe Reader DC
 This will be installed on the proctor machine to view test taker score reports.
Google Chrome
 This will be installed on the proctor machine and test taker workstation for use as needed.
PSI Secure Browser
 This will be installed on every test taker workstation to administer exams as indicated in the TCA Instructions.
Microsoft Edge
 Microsoft Edge in IE 11 compatibility mode required.