LAPTOP REQUIREMENTS:

• Operating systems:
  • Windows 7 – 10
  • macOS 10.8 – 10.12
• System:
  • 1GHz Processor or higher
  • 13-inch or larger display, with minimum 1024×768 resolution
  • Wireless ­g or higher
• Browsers:
  • Windows – Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10, 11; Chrome 34 or higher; Firefox 29 or higher
  • macOS – Safari 5.1.9 or higher; Chrome 34 or higher; Firefox 29 or higher
  • Enable JavaScript, Cookies, and CSS (these are usually enabled by default)
  • Disable pop-up blockers
• Not supported:
  • iOS and Android devices
  • Virtual machines
  • Netbooks
  • Chromebooks
  • Linux

BEFORE EXAM DAY:

• Run all Windows updates, or macOS updates 
• Update your web browser to latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari
• All macOS users – create a Parental Control/managed account
• Login to the parental control account you setup
• Be sure you can connect to vuNet
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • If you have problems doing this, turn your wireless off and back on, and try again
• Know how to boot up in Safemode as a reference if needed, but it is not required to boot up in Safemode.
• Download and run the latest NBME Secure Browser (https://wbt.nbme.org/exam)
  • If you get the “unidentified developer” message, click Ok, then control-click the secure browser app again, click Open, then Open again
• Run the Workstation Certification
  • If you receive a message that you have had too many failed attempts, you can come by the EDT office, and we will help you get logged in
• Step through the tutorial
• Take the Practice Exam
• Notify EDT of any issues (EDT.Support@vanderbilt.edu)

ON EXAM DAY:

• Bring your laptop and power adapter
• All macOS users need to login to your parental control account you setup for NBME exams
• All Windows users should close all running applications on their device
• Connect to vuNet
• Download the latest NBME Secure Browser (https://wbt.nbme.org/exam)
• The Chief Proctor will read the rules
• When filling out your info:
  • ID = Commodore ID on your green sheet
  • Workstation ID = the number on your cabinet (410 LH)  or on the post next to your seat (202 LH & 214 LH)

POTENTIAL ISSUES:

• Wi-Fi is typically the only problem you will have
  • If you lose Wi-Fi during the exam, your timer will pause
  • After a few seconds, it should automatically reconnect.

• Security error at the beginning – recording device detected
  • macOS users, be sure you are logged in to your parental control account
  • Windows users, you may need to boot into Safe Mode to force your camera to shut off

If you have any issues or questions, please contact EDT Support.