IU McKinney Student Technology Requirement

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum Windows requirements
  • [Exam4 does not immediately support new upgrade versions of Windows upon release.]
  • Processor: 2.0 Ghz or better dual core AMD or Intel processor. Pentium, Celeron, or Athlon processors should be avoided. Intel core i3 or AMD Ryzen are minimum preferences.
  • Memory (RAM): at least 2GB (more is better)
  • Screen Resolution of 800x600 or higher
  • Hard drive: 500 GB or larger
  • Operating system:
    
    • Windows 10 (Home, Pro, Edu and Enterprise) [versions 20H2, 21H1, 21H2, 22H2]
    • Windows 11 (Home, Pro, Edu and Enterprise) [versions 21H2, 22H2, 23H2, 24H2, 25H2]
• Minimum Mac requirements
  • [Exam4 does not immediately support new upgrade versions of Mac OS upon release.]
  • Most any Apple MacBook Pro manufactured in 2018 or later
    or Apple MacBook Air manufactured in 2020 or later
  • Operating system: 
    • macOS 26.x.x Tahoe
    • macOS 15.x.x Sequoia
    • macOS 14.x.x Sonoma
    • macOS 13.x.x Ventura*

* Deprecated as of August 1, 2026

Laptop purchasing recommendations:

• New Windows laptop
  • Processor: 2.5Ghz or better quad core AMD or Intel processor. Pentium, Celeron, or Athlon processors should be avoided. Intel core i3 or AMD Ryzen are minimum preferences.
  • Memory (RAM): at least 2GB (more is better)
  • Hard drive: 500GB or larger
  • Operating system: 64 bit Windows 11
• New Mac laptop
  • [Exam4 does not support new upgrade versions of Mac OS upon release.]
  • Any currently shipping Apple MacBook (MacBook Pro or MacBook Air) will have adequate hardware and software