Computer Testing for Pulse assessment

This page allows you to check your computer's readiness to participate in a Pulse assessment experience.

1 Test your browser
2 Next, test your internet speed
At least 2 Mbps is required

Internet Speed Test Result

Progress
Progress Type:
Pass:
Percent Done:
Current Speed:
Error
Test Result
Download
Upload
Latency
Jitter
Test Server
IP
Host Name

Browser Test Result

Click button to run test
Operating System Compatibility: Status
Browser Compatibility:
Javascript Enabled:
iFrames Enabled:
Cookies Enabled:
Screen Resolution:

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  1. Zooming your browser beyond 100% will prevent you from seeing the whole page.

Network Recommendations

A Broadband internet connection (at least 2 Mbps) is required for the system to effectively run.

Computer System Requirements

Suggested minimum hardware requirements to effectively use the BTS's Pulse assessment application:


PC:
CPU AMD/Intel 1 GHz
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7+ with latest security updates installed
RAM 2 GB
Mac:
CPU Mac Pro 5+ / iMac / Macbook 5+ / Macbook Pro 4+
Operating System Mac OS X Mavericks (10.9) +
RAM 2 GB

Fixes

(IF YOU DID THE TEST AND RECEIVED ALL DO NOT MAKE ANY OF THE CHANGES LISTED BELOW)


Ensure your browser meets Pulse assessment's requirements


Firefox

  • Firefox version: Pulse assessment recommends version 46.x+
  • Open a Firefox browser window
    • Install the latest version of Firefox by going to:
      http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
    • If you are unable to install programs on your computer due to your company’s internal IT restrictions, contact your IT department for help installing the latest version of Firefox

Google Chrome

  • Chrome version: Pulse assessment recommends version 49.x+
  • Open a Chrome browser window
    • Install the latest version of Chrome by going to:
      http://bit.ly/Nxu4yp
    • If you are unable to install programs on your computer due to your company’s internal IT restrictions, contact your IT department for help installing the latest version of Chrome

Internet Explorer

  • Internet Explorer version: Pulse assessment requires version 10.0 or higher
  • Open an Internet Explorer browser window
    • Install the latest version of Internet Explorer by going to:
      http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx and search for the latest version of Internet Explorer
    • If you are unable to install programs on your computer due to your company’s internal IT restrictions, contact your IT department for help installing the latest version of Internet Explorer

Enable JavaScript

Firefox

  • Open a Firefox browser window
    • In the Firefox browser window, click Tools, Options (PC) or click Firefox, Preferences
    • Click Content
    • Make sure Enable JavaScript is checked
    • Click OK

Chrome

  • Enabled by default and disabling requires coding so there is no need to do anything here

Internet Explorer

  • Open an Internet Explorer browser window
    • In the Internet Explorer browser window, click Tools, Options, Advanced
    • Scroll down to Scripting
    • Under Active Scripting click Enable
    • Click OK

Enable iFrames

Firefox

  • Firefox natively supports iFrames
  • To enable
    • Open a Firefox browser window
    • In the address bar enter about:config
    • In the Filter: browser.frames.enabled
    • Double click the value to toggle from true to false.
    • Open a new window for changes to appear

Google Chrome

  • Supports iFrames; does not allow iFrames to be disabled


Internet Explorer 10+

  • Open an Internet Explorer browser window
    • Open Internet Explorer, select Tools | Internet Options
    • Click the Security tab
    • Click Custom level...
    • Scroll down to Launching programs and files in an IFRAME
    • Select Prompt (Recommended).
    • Click OK

Enabling Cookies

Windows

  • Firefox
    • Open a Firefox browser window
    • Click Tools, Options, Privacy
    • Set Firefox will to: Use custom settings for history
    • Check Accept cookies from sites to enable cookies
    • Click OK

  • Chrome
    • Open a Chrome browser window
    • Click Customize and control Google Chrome (three stacked horizontal bars in the upper right)
    • Click Show Advanced Settings... at the bottom of the window
    • Click Allow local data to be set (recommended)
    • Click Done

  • Internet Explorer
    • Open an Internet Explorer browser window
    • Click Tools, Internet Options, Privacy
    • Click the Sites button
    • Enter assess.bts.com in the Address of Website text field and then click Allow
    • Click OK

Mac OS X

  • Firefox
    • Open a Firefox browser window
    • Click Firefox, Preferences, Privacy
    • Set Firefox will to: Use custom settings for history
    • Check Accept cookies from sites to enable cookies
    • Click OK

  • Chrome
    • Open a Chrome browser window
    • Click Customize and Control Google Chrome (three stacked horizontal bars in the upper right)
    • Click Show Advanced Settings... at the bottom of the window
    • Click Allow local data to be set (recommended)
    • Click Done


Set your monitor’s screen resolution

Pulse assessment requires a monitor screen resolution of 1024 x 768 (or higher)

  • If your screen resolution is lower than 1024 x 768, following these instructions:
    • Windows 7
      • Right-click on your computer's desktop; click Screen Resolution; Using the slider under Resolution, select a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 (or higher)
      • Click OK until the dialogue box(es) close(s)
      Windows XP
      • Right-click on your computer's desktop; go to Properties; click the Settings tab; Using the slider, select a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 (or higher)
      • Click OK until the dialogue box(es) close(s)
    • Mac OS X
      • Open System Preferences
      • Click Displays
      • Choose a resolution of 1024 x 768 (or higher)