1. and TestNav Configuration
Welcome
Proctor Caching
and TestNav Configuration
Welcome to: “Proctor Caching and TestNav Configuration.”

2. Topics Proctor Caching for TestNav Introduction
Proctor Caching – The Network
Requirements
What’s New
Setup
TestNav Configuration
PearsonAccessnext and Precaching Setups
Precaching Content
Proctor Caching Diagnostics
Additional Technical Notes
Support
This training module provides a technical overview of Proctor Caching and TestNav Configuration in PearsonAccessnext.
Proctor Caching for TestNav Introduction
Proctor Caching – The Network
Requirements
What’s New
Setup
TestNav Configuration
PearsonAccessnext and Precaching Setups
Precaching Content
Proctor Caching Diagnostics
Additional Technical Notes
Support

3. Resources – Technology Setup
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Resources – Technology Setup
Technology Setup resources can be found on the parcc.pearson.com/technology-setup site. Technology Guidelines and the Technical User Guides can be found on this site. To download proctor caching, go to
This training module should be viewed by Technology Coordinators and LEA Test Coordinators who will be proctor caching for the assessments.

4. Proctor Caching for TestNav Introduction
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Proctor Caching is Pearson-supplied software that is used in conjunction with TestNav to reduce bandwidth requirements and accelerate the delivery of test content.
Proctor Caching:
allows you to precache test content to your local network before a test,
What is Proctor Caching?
Proctor Caching is Pearson-supplied software that is used in conjunction with TestNav to reduce bandwidth requirements and accelerate the delivery of test content.
It allows you to precache test content to your local network before testing.
It reduces the burden on your Internet Service Provider (ISP) by eliminating redundant requests for test content.
Cached content is encrypted and stored locally.
The Proctor Caching software and setup information is available at The application is free and does not require a secure login access to download.
reduces the burden on your Internet Service Provider (ISP) by eliminating redundancy in requests for test content, and
stores an encrypted local copy of all precached tests.

5. Proctor Caching – The Network
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This diagram illustrates the network traffic differences between using and not using Proctor Caching. Without Proctor Caching, as demonstrated on the left, multiple redundant copies of the same test are downloaded over the district’s ISP connection while students are waiting for the test to load. This heavy use of bandwidth not only affects how quickly tests load for students, but also the available bandwidth for all other Internet-related activities within the district.
With Proctor Caching, as seen on the right, districts will precache one copy of each test and tests will be served to the students from the Proctor Caching machine. This minimizes redundant requests for test content over the district ISP connection, loads tests faster for students, and minimizes the effect of computer-based testing on district bandwidth utilization.
Districts have the flexibility to decide where to implement Proctor Caching in the network environment. Based on local network consideration, districts can implement Proctor Caching machines at the district, school, or classroom level.
Proctor Caching is highly recommended.

6. Proctor Caching Requirements
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Proctor Caching Requirements
Proctor Caching runs on Windows and Mac OS X.
It does not require an underlying server-based operating system.
TCP Ports include: 80 (Internet), 4480, and (Local Network).
Proctor Caching requires a fixed internal IP address.
For setting up an upstream proxy, refer to the Set Up and Use ProctorCache section in the TestNav 8 User Guide.
Proctor Caching runs on Windows and Mac OS X.
It does not require an underlying server-based operating system. It can run on desktop class hardware and a desktop class operating system, which gives districts flexibility on what machines they use for Proctor Caching.
Proctor Caching uses TCP Port 80 for communication between the Proctor Caching machine and the Pearson servers, and ports 4480 and 4481 for communication between testing workstations and the Proctor Caching machine.
Because testing workstations must know a predictable network location for the Proctor Caching machine, Proctor Caching requires a fixed internal IP address. Those districts that require Internet traffic to pass through an upstream proxy server will have to configure Proctor Caching to point to their proxy server. For details on setting up an upstream proxy, refer to the Setup and Use ProctorCache section in the TestNav 8 User Guide.

7. Proctor Caching Installation
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To install the Proctor Caching software, go to
Download the Windows or OS X Proctor Caching installer.
Run the installer and Start Proctor Caching if it is not already started by the installer.
Follow the steps through AnywhereInstall. Select Proxy Server Information, Choose Installer Folder, shortcut links, and Start Proctor Cache.

8. Manage TestNav Configurations
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Once proctor caching has been installed, sign in to the PARCC PearsonAccessnext website to manage TestNav Configurations.
Go to Setup > TestNav Configurations.
To view existing TestNav Configurations, select the arrow next to the Search button and select “Show All Results”.
Under the task drop-down; Create/Edit TestNav Configurations, Delete TestNav Configurations, and Import/Export TestNav Configurations are available.
For more information on Import/Export TestNav Configurations, go to the Import or Export TestNav Configurations section of the PearsonAccessnext User’s Guide.

9. Create a New TestNav Configuration
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To create a new TestNav Configuration:
Select Create/Edit TestNav Configurations from tasks drop-down menu. Click Start.
Enter in the required fields indicated with an asterisk.
Configuration names must be unique within the PARCC PearsonAccessnext website for your state.
Select Precaching Computer Override to avoid possible test interruptions. When this box is selected, test content will be downloaded from Pearson test servers if TestNav cannot reach the proctor caching computer.
Next, under the Organizations drop-down menu to select the school or district that’s being configured.
Identify the Proctor Caching computer. In the “Default Precaching Computer” section, enter a computer name. The computer name will be the name that displays when selecting a caching machine during test session creation. If you will be Proctor Caching, provide the internal network IP address of the caching machine and the port number, which unless modified is 4480 for Pearson-supplied Proctor Caching. The IP address should be a static address to ensure students can access content during testing. Also note, the computer selected for Proctor Caching should not be a student testing machine.
Check “Uses Pearson Precaching Software.”
If you will not be using a Pearson-supplied caching solution, simply leave the IP Address and Port fields blank; you will still need to complete the next steps for TestNav.
For Response File Backup Locations, it is recommended that a Secondary Location be specified. The Response File Backup Locations must be writeable by students and can be a network share on school networks or a shared location on the local computer. Tablets and mobile devices can use SFTP type locations to configure a secondary location.
Click Create.

10. Configuration Identifier
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Configure TestNav Setup
You can find App Check on the TestNav Sign In page. App Check confirms that the device or computer can connect to TestNav and that it is configured to start TestNav in kiosk mode. An optional configuration identifier may be entered to validate additional TestNav configurations from the assessment management system.
After creating a TestNav Configuration, a Configuration Identifier will be displayed under the Precaching Computer. The Configuration Identifier can be used with TestNav App Check to validate TestNav Configurations.
You can find App Check on the TestNav Sign In page. 

11. PearsonAccessnext and Precaching Setups
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TestNav configurations work from school to district. A school precaching machine will take precedence over a district. If a school does not have a setup, then the district setup will apply.
An organization can only have one configuration, however, each configuration can have multiple precaching computers setup.
The precaching computer dropdown menu in the Session Details screen will allow you to specify a specific precaching computer for the session.
Once you have added your configuration, there are some important details to understand about how precaching setups work inside of PearsonAccessnext.
TestNav configurations work from school to district. A school precaching machine will take precedence over a district. If a school does not have a setup, then the district setup will apply.
An organization can only have one configuration, however, each configuration can have multiple precaching computers setup.
The precaching computer dropdown menu in the Session Details screen will allow you to specify a specific precaching computer for the session.

12. TestNav Configuration Details
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Configuration Details allows you to:
edit the configuration name,
add additional organizations to the configuration,
check Precaching Override,
edit or add Precaching computers to organization.
The Configuration Details screen shows you the entire configuration.
From this screen you have the ability to:
edit the configuration name,
add additional organizations to the configuration,
check Precaching Computer Override,
edit or add new Precaching computers to the organization; this allows you to have multiple TestNav save locations and/or Precaching computers within one configuration.
Click Save when you are done to return to the Configuration Details screen.

13. Add Precaching Computers
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Additional precaching computers can be added for backup or to accommodate large numbers of concurrent tests.
Add Precaching Computers to existing TestNav Configurations by clicking Add.
Enter the Computer Name, IP Address, and Port.
Verify the Response File Backup Locations.
Click Add.
Back on the Configuration Details screen; the configuration entered first is identified as the “Default computer used for sessions” for the organization. When a new test session is created, it will automatically be set to the default Proctor Caching computer for an organization, unless changed to another.

14. Precaching by Test
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Precache By Tests can be done by going to Setup > Precache by Test.
Select up to 10 tests to cache.
Check the Precache Servers and click Precache.
Once TestNav Configurations are setup, users can begin precaching test content. Typically, proctor caching is available 2 weeks before the beginning of a test administration.
Go to Setup > Precache by Test and select up to 10 tests to cache. Select the Precache Server to download test content to. Click Precache.

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This will bring up a popup window with a similar Precache button, that will allow you to initiate the caching process. The popup window automatically closes after you click the Precache button. A second tab or window will appear shortly. This window will display the Proctor Caching – Tests tab.

16. Proctor Caching Diagnostics
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Select the Tests tab for information about test content and caching status.
Select the Clients tab to monitor client connectivity.
Select the Settings tab to change the proctor caching computer software.
We will now review the Proctor Caching Diagnostics interface.
Once installed, the Proctor Caching software includes access to a diagnostic monitoring web page to assist district personnel with visibility to the status of cached content and monitoring caching connections from testing workstations.
Select the Tests tab for information about test content and caching status.
Select the Clients tab to monitor client connectivity.
Select the Settings tab to change the proctor caching computer software.

17. Tests Tab
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On the Tests tab content is displayed at the Test and Form level.
Functionality is available to Refresh, Reload, or Purge selected test content if necessary, and requires a password.
Clicking on a test name will display the Test Details screen which displays individual items in a test.

18. Tests Tab – Status Not Loaded – Content is not cached
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OK – Content is cached
Not Loaded – Content is not cached
Waiting… – Loading the content
Loading… – Loading the content
Failed to load content – There was a failure to load content
MD5 Check Invalid – MD5 comparison failed
MD5 Mismatch – MD5 comparison was successful but files did not match
In general any status in red is a critical problem
The Tests tab provides status indicators for each item of cached test content.
An OK status means the content has successfully cached.
The yellow status indicators appear when the content is in the process of being cached.
Not Loaded means the content is not cached.
Waiting… means the content is in the queue, waiting to be loaded,
and Loading… means the content is currently loading.
Red status indicators indicate problems with cached content.
Failed to load content means there was a failure to download content.
Proctor Caching also performs an MD5 check once an item has been cached to compare the test content on the Pearson servers with the cached item. The MD5 check should show that the items are identical.
MD5 Check Invalid means the MD5 comparison could not be completed successfully.
MD5 Mismatch means the MD5 comparison was completed but the files did not match.
In general, any status in red is a critical problem. Any content with a red status should be checked and reloaded.
If the problem is not resolved, contact Pearson Support for technical assistance toll free at

19. Clients Tab
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Clicking on a computer name will display the Client Details screen, which displays information regarding a particular computer connecting to Proctor Caching.
Clients that have connected to TestNav are listed by IP address.
The Clients tab offers a quick view into client computer connections. Each computer can be clicked to bring up an individual Client Details screen. It provides visibility to which testing workstations have requested test content from the proctor caching server.
Clients that have connected to TestNav are listed by IP address.

20. Clients List Tab – Status
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Ok – Client is active
Idle – 5 to 30 minutes since client was last active
Long Idle – 30 minutes to 12 hours since client was last active
Clients are removed after 12 hours or inactivity.
The Client List tab also provides status indicators including:
Ok – meaning client is active
Idle – 5 to 30 minutes since client was last active
Long Idle – 30 minutes to 12 hours since client was last active
Clients are removed after 12 hours or inactivity.

21. Settings Tab To change the ProctorCache password:
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To change the ProctorCache password:
Click on the Settings tab.
Enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice in the required fields.
Click Submit.
Instructions on recovering forgotten passwords can be found by going to the ProctorCache Password section under Setup and Use ProctorCache.
To change the ProctorCache password:
click on the Settings tab from your local host. Click on the Settings tab.
Enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice in the required fields.
Click Submit.
Instructions on recovering forgotten passwords can be found by going to the ProctorCache Password section under Setup and Use ProctorCache.

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Test Your Knowledge
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Quiz
Where do I find the Proctor Caching Installer software?
PARCC PearsonAccess Next website (INSERT LINK?)
Apple app store (not sure if this is how it is named)
Chromebook app store (not sure the name)
PARCCOnline.org
Does Proctor Caching require a static local IP address?
Yes or No
What specific ports does Proctor Caching software use?
80, 8008, 44480
80, 4480, 4481
8080, 4488, 4480
8008, 4481, 4482
Proctor Caching can be implemented only in the following network environments.
District Level network environment
School Level network environment
Classroom Level network environment
All of the above
The flexibility of Proctor Caching allows districts to make decisions based on local network considerations. Districts can implement Proctor Caching machines at district, school or classroom level.
System Check works only on Mac and PCs.
True or False
True, System Check does not work on Chromebooks or iPads because it relies on Java applet to run tool. However, machine using System Check must have Java installed and configured properly to work.
Java is required for Proctor Caching.
Yes or No
Yes, just like System Check Java is required for the Proctor Caching machine to operate. An error message will appear if the Proctor Caching machine is not configured to run Java applets. Please configure your web browser to run Java applets from or go to and click on the “Do I have Java?” link to verify that Java is enabled in your browser.
District may only have one Precaching machine.
No. A district, school or classroom may set up as many Precaching computers needed to meet testing capacity needs.
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23. Support Contact PARCC Support for assistance with:
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Contact PARCC Support for assistance with:
Contact your State or LEA Test Coordinator for assistance with:
Navigating PearsonAccessnext
Navigating the Training Center
Managing Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) Data
Setting up test units
Managing user IDs and passwords
Accessing resources
Setting up proctor caching
Submitting additional orders
Inquiring about shipments
Testing schedule
Testing accommodations
Unusual circumstances on test days
Violations of test security
School emergencies that affect testing
Questions about general testing policies
Questions about state communications
Many resources are available online.
During the PARCC test administration, PARCC Support can be reached toll free at Pearson Online Support and Resources are at:
Your State or LEA Test Coordinator may also assist you. Please contact them if you need guidance on these topics.
Pearson Online Support and Resources:
Call Toll Free:

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This concludes the Proctor Caching and TestNav Configuration training module. Thank you.