Chromebook Reference Document

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1 Chromebook Reference Document Introduction A Chromebook is a laptop computer made to browse the web and run web apps. Chromebooks run Chrome OS as the operating system and have an interface similar to the Google Chrome browser. By design, these devices work best when connected to the Internet, as most applications and data reside "in the cloud". To ensure test security, the CLA+/CWRA+ app must be loaded on each Chromebook that will be used for test delivery. This app must be configured to run in Kiosk mode. When enabled, Kiosk mode prevents switching between apps and taking screenshots. We recommend installation, configuration, and validation take place several days before test delivery with the Chromebooks in the testing location. Prior to Testing 1. Download the CLA+/CWRA+ app from the Chrome Web Store. 2. Configure the app to run in Kiosk mode using either the Managed or Unmanaged Solutions 3. Run Test Simulation on your Chromebook to test your wireless network. On the Date of Testing 1. Have students download and launch the app from the Chrome Web Store if this was not done prior. 2. Have students enter the app in Kiosk mode using one of the two methods, Managed or Unmanaged. 3. The Proctor(s) will create a test session through the Proctor Interface at 4. To begin students will go to Take a Proctored Test and type in the provided Test Session number. 5. Proctors will need to approve students in to test as they complete login. Note: Tests are proctored on Chromebooks the same way as they are proctored on PCs or Macs. Log onto the CWRA+ administrator site ( and go to the Test Delivery component to create a session and approve students for testing. Detailed instructions reviewing each of these steps can be found in this document. If you have any questions please contact your CWRA+ Rep.

2 Navigating the App On the Home page you will see four features. Verify Readiness: Here you can confirm whether the Chromebook is ready to be used to take CLA+ or CWRA+ and run a simulation Take a Sample Test: Provides an overview of the testing environment. About CLA+ and CWRA+: Information about CLA+ and CWRA+. Take a Proctored Test: Student will launch tests from here.

3 Setting the CLA+/CWRA+ App to Run in Kiosk Mode There are two methods to configure the CWRA+ Chromebook App to run in Kiosk mode. There is the Managed Solution and Unmanaged Solution. If your school uses the Chrome Management console to manage Chromebooks you may use the Managed Solution; if not you will need to use the Unmanaged Solution. Directions with screenshots are provided on the next page as well. Managed Solution Note: These instructions are for Chrome Device Managers who will add the test delivery app to their domainmanaged Chromebook devices 1. Log in to the Chrome OS management console ( 2. Go to Chrome Management > Device Settings > Kiosk Settings > Single App Kiosk and select Allow Single App Kiosk for devices in the organizational unit you created 3. Click Manage Kiosk Applications 4. Add the test delivery app (this can be done by searching for it on the Chrome Web Store) 5. Close the console 6. If Auto-Login to Kiosk App is configured, the test delivery app will automatically load next time the device boots 7. If Auto-Login to Kiosk App is not configured, on device boot, the sign-in screen will display a menu of kiosk apps in the system tray. Select the test delivery app and it will launch in Kiosk mode. Instructions with Screenshots can be found on pages 4 5 Unmanaged Solution Note: If using the Unmanaged Solution these steps must be done on each individual Chromebook that will be used. 1. Download and install the CLA+/CWRA+ test delivery app from the Chrome Web Store 2. In the Chrome browser address bar, enter chrome://extensions a. Make sure the Developer Mode checkbox is checked b. Copy the ID of the application (this can be found under the description of the application in the extensions list) c. Click on Manage kiosk applications d. Paste the application ID into the box located underneath Add kiosk application and click Add 3. Shut down and restart the Chromebook 4. On the sign-in screen, click the Apps menu in the bottom left corner next to the Shut down button 5. Click on the CLA+/CWRA+ test delivery app to launch into Kiosk mode Instructions with Screenshots can be found on pages 6-9

4 Managed Solution Installation 1. Log in to the ChromeOS management console Go to Device Management > Device Settings > Kiosk Settings > Single App Kiosk and select Allow Single Apple Kiosk for devices in the organizational unit you created Breaking down the steps above Click on Device Management

5 Click on Device Settings Scroll down to Kiosk Settings. Select Allow Single App Kiosk under the Single App Kiosk setting.

6 Unmanaged Installation 1. Download and install the free CWRA+ app from the Chrome Web Store 2. Click the + Free button on the top, right hand side of the screen 3. Click Add on the Confirm New App overlay. 4. DO NOT LAUNCH THE APP 5. In the address bar in Chrome enter chrome://extensions 6. Make sure the Developer Mode checkbox is checked

7 7. Copy the ID of the CWRA+ application ncakoaafaadjcnjfophkabbinpilhfab. This can be found underneath the description of the application in the extensions list. 8. Scroll back to the top of the page 9. Click on Manage kiosk applications

8 10. Paste the application ID into the box located underneath Add kiosk application and click Add 11. Shut down and restart the Chromebook

9 12. On the login page click the Apps menu in the bottom left corner and click on the CLA+ & CWRA+ app to launch it in Kiosk mode