After you download TestNav, complete the setup using the sections below.


The Linux TestNav app does not support audio recorder items.

Install TestNav on Ubuntu

TestNav program files are saved in /opt/testnav.

To install TestNav through the CLI:

  1. Download the TestNav .deb file to your Downloads folder.
  2. On Ubuntu find and open the Terminal application.
  3. Enter this command: "sudo apt install ~/Downloads/testnav-version.deb", replacing "testnav-version.deb" with the downloaded file name.
  4. Enter the administrator password if prompted (the password will be invisible in the terminal while typing it).
  5. Once the install has completed, you can exit the Terminal and open TestNav.

Student Response File Setup

When a student responds to a test question, TestNav sends the response to the Pearson server. If the network experiences a connectivity issue, or the student encounters an error, TestNav saves the response to a saved response file (SRF). For configuration details, see: Set Up and Find Saved Response Files (SRF).

Run App Check

It is essential to run the App Check on each student device before testing. For details, see App Check.

Sign in to TestNav on Ubuntu

  1. Click the Ubuntu logo and enter testnav in the search box to find TestNav. 
  2. Continue with the instruction in Sign in to TestNav.

TestNav App Updates

TestNav program file updates are saved in {user_home}/.config/PearsonYou must give students write access to the update directory. 



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