Why are online assessments paused when automatic updates start running?
The secure browser and test delivery system ensure the security of the testing environment at all times. When the secure browser detects applications that are triggered, such as Internet Explorer, the test delivery system will pause the student’s assessment. A number of software programs have automatic updates enabled, and these often trigger the Internet Explorer process (or other application processes). To prevent students’ tests from being paused, check software settings and determine whether auto-updates are enabled. If they are enabled, you are encouraged to either disable them or schedule them to run outside of school hours.
