Test Center Resources

The ACT Gateway application is currently supported on Windows and Chromebook computers. The same application is used for students and test centers.

Yes. Starting with the December test administration, to continue to test online you will have to uninstall the old application and reinstall the new update.

For Windows devices, follow these instructions.

For Chromebook devices, follow the instructions below; 

1. Log into your Google Workspace account with administrative access.
2. From the side bar menu select Devices > Chrome > Apps & Extensions > Users & Browsers.
3. Select the organizational unit from which you want to remove the ACT Unity app (if you want to remove it for specific users)
4. Select the ACT Unity app.
5. From the right of the screen, select the delete delete-icon.jpg icon.
   

NOTE: Your technical coordinator may need to assist in removing the applications on all devices if other mass installation software was used.

1. Visit the Microsoft Store and install ACT Gateway on devices that will be used for testing.
2. ACT recommends working with your Technical Coordinator prior to test day to set up a guest account for examinees to use on test day. This will ensure examinees have access to the devices and can log in at the start of the test, after breaks, etc. without the need of the Technical Coordinator or other staff to log back in to Windows.

The technical coordinator downloads ACT Gateway on all testing devices, using Google Admin. The Google Admin account needs to be a single account for an entire site. If the technical coordinator does not own the account, coordinate with the person who does to ensure installation can be completed.

Part 1:

1. Open Apps & Extensions in Your Admin Console
2. Log in to the Google Admin console at https://admin.google.com
3. Select Devices.
4. Locate DEVICE SETTINGS in the left-hand column and select Chrome management.
5. Scroll down the screen and select Apps & extensions.
6. On the left-hand side, select the organizational unit for which you want to install ACT Gateway. Then select the KIOSKS tab to access kiosk applications. Hover over the “+” icon, then select on the top icon that appears: “Add by URL..”

Part 2: Add Application URL and Extension

The Steps listed below explains how to add the required application and extension information to your Google Admin console:

• Application URL: https://actgateway.act.org
• Extension ID: phnbidbpkobammfhleljaodgenlogfhj
• Extension URL: https://actgateway-extension.act.org/update.xml

1. In the Add by URL window, enter the application URL shown above, then select Save.
2. Enter the extension information by selecting ACT Gateway in the Apps list to view its kiosk settings
3. Scroll down and select ADD EXTENSION, then select Add from a custom URL.
4. Update to the extension ID and URL shown above. Then select Confirm and Save.

Yes. Students will have the option to bring a personal or school managed device as long as it can support the ACT Gateway application.

The student is responsible for performing the device readiness checks if they are bringing their own computer.

Yes, specifically for the Pilot ACT recommends to have computers ready for all online examinees in anticipation of any technical issues that may arise.

You will need to ensure you have sufficient bandwidth to support the number of students testing (1 Mbps of bandwidth per tester.) If you have an extended outage you will need to contact ACT.

Yes. We provide support for Students and Test Centers during test administration.

In order to support the Bring Your Own Device testing model, you must allow external devices onto the network. If you have additional questions, please contact ACT for assistance.