IDAT Handbook for Test Takers – APP（download and open procedures – TRIAL)

Download the Application and check the system

STUDENTS must trial the system at least 7 days prior to their test to make sure they have accurately and correctly set up the IDAT APP and Secure 360 system.

Please click on one the following to view the instructions.  We recommend you open these on a device or mobile phone you WILL NOT use on test day.  To trial the set up you need your computer and a secondary device free and ready to use for the test set up, and not one being used to view instructions.

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Have Your Test Devices Ready

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Find Your Link in Your Account to Download the IDAT APP

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Open the IDAT APP

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Complete the Trial Setup

STEP 1: Have Your Test Devices Ready

STEP 2: Find Your Test Code/Number and Download the IDAT APP

 ⚠️  Important: Please make sure you download the IDAT APP on a LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER only.

If you have any issues about downloading the IDAT APP, please email info@idat.org 

STEP 3: Open the IDAT APP

How to open the IDAT APP:

  1. Once you download the IDAT APP successfully, you will receive a zipped file.
  2. Unzip the file to the desktop or any preferred location that you can find on the test day.
  3. Double-click the IDAT APP icon to open.
    1. Win: If Administrator access is required, please try: Right-click > Run as administrator.

⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Alerts may pop up:

⚠️ Please disconnect the second screen to continue.

⚙️ Click “Quit”,  then disconnect all extra monitors (only one monitor/screen is allowed during the test) and re-open the IDAT APP.

⚠️ Screen recording permission is required to use the recording feature.

⚙️ Mac: Click “Quit”, then please grant “Camera” and “Microphone” access to the IDAT APP in the System Settings.

  • Applications > System Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera and Microphone > Allow IDAT to access your camera/Microphone.

⚙️ Windows: Windows should automatically allow access to the cameras.  You just need to accept.  If it does not, you will need to adjust your security settings.

⚠️ IDAT APP would like to record this computer’s screen and audio

⚙️ Mac: Click “Quit”, then please grant “Camera” and “Microphone” access to the IDAT APP in the System Settings.

  • Applications > System Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera and Microphone > Allow IDAT to access your camera/Microphone.

⚙️ Windows: Windows should automatically allow access to the cameras.  You just need to accept.  If it does not, you will need to adjust your security settings.

STEP 4: Complete the Trial Setup

Once the IDAT APP is opened successfully, you will see the “360 Test” entry page.

  1. Click “360 Trial Setup” to start testing your devices. This is for trial setup purposes only.
  2. Set up your test devices according to the instructions provided on the page.
    • Computer Camera: Main proctoring camera.
    • Mobile Device Camera: Secondary proctoring camera.

    ⚠️ Important for Apple Users:
    If you see an alert on your mobile device stating,
    “Connected to Your MacBook/Mac: You can disconnect to remove this iPhone/iPad from the Mac camera list,”
    please tap “DISCONNECT” to stop using your iPhone/iPad as the main proctoring camera.

    1. Computer (Main Test Device)

      • The camera will activate automatically. If not, grant Camera and Microphone access to the IDAT App:
        • Mac: System Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera/Microphone > Allow IDAT to access
        • Windows: Windows should automatically allow access to the cameras.  You just need to accept.  If it does not, you will need to adjust your security settings.
      • If you see the below icon on your main camera, it means multiple cameras are detected (including potential virtual cameras you may not be aware of), click the “Set Main Camera” in the upper-left corner of the IDAT APP to select your main camera.

 

    1. Mobile Device (Proctoring Camera)
      • Scan the QR code on the setup page to activate your mobile device as the secondary proctoring device.
      • Position your mobile device appropriately for proctoring.
  1. Submit your setup data.

If you have any questions, please email us at info@idat.org

IMPORTANT

If you do not trial the set up and get to your test day without being ready, you may lose your test fees and have to book at your own expense.  Please see our terms and conditions for more details.

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