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You can place backup files in a directory on the network file server or on the student's testing computer. The following table outlines the pros and cons of each option; however, as a best practice, Pearson recommends using both location options - one for the primary save location and the other for the secondary save location.
 
Back up location options
Pros
Cons
Directory on network computerBackup file is accessible from other computers.
  • Uses more internal network bandwidth.
  • Responses save to local directory slower than to the network drive, and test items load faster as a result.
Local directory on testing computer (TestNav client)
  • Uses less internal network bandwidth.
  • Responses save to local directory more quickly than to the network drive, and test items are presented more quickly as a result.
Backup file is not accessible from any other computer.

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