Overview

The network configuration has a significant impact on TDS performance. An improperly configured network can slow TDS responsiveness and impact students’ scores or an assessment’s integrity.

The network configuration must support a secure online testing environment, which is a state in which a device is restricted from accessing prohibited computer applications (local or internet-based) or copying or sharing test data.The purposes of this environment are to maintain test security and provide a stable testing experience for students across multiple platforms.

The sections in this chapter provide guidance or requirements on properly configuring the network and list popular tools for diagnosing network bottlenecks.