Act international test computer

Important details for test center coordinators.

Facility and Seating Requirements

Requirements for a testing location

Technical Coordinator Responsibilities

The technical coordinator installs and configures testing system software, and helps the test coordinator set up computers for testing. The person in this role must be available on test day to assist and troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise.

He or she is responsible for the tasks listed below:

• Ensure the site’s computers and infrastructure meet online testing technical requirements.
• Install software on the proctor cache computer.
• Help the test coordinator and other staff set up for test day (includes examinee and administrative computers and test rooms).
• Troubleshoot technical issues that staff or examinees may have on test day.

Test Coordinator Responsibilities

The test coordinator leads the test-day team to ensure examinees at your center test under the same conditions as examinees at every other center. The test coordinator may serve at only one center and must be on file at ACT. He or she has overall responsibility for coordinating test site operations, including storing materials and setting up test rooms. The test coordinator provides the continuity and administrative uniformity necessary to ensure that the examinees are tested under standardized and secure conditions.

He or she is responsible for the tasks listed below:

• Prepare Facilities (select & reserve rooms, prepare test rooms).
• Assign & Train Staff (select all staff and train).
• Coordinate Testing Activities (seating arrangements, work with technical coordinator, ensure all testing data is uploaded after completion).
• Maintain Security
• Ensure Complete Documentation (verify and return all required documentation after testing).

For a complete list of detailed instructions reference:

• The ACT Test Administration Manual for International Computer Based Testing (PDF)
• The ACT Test International Verbal Instructions for Extended Time (PDF)
• and more administration resources.

International Computer-Based Test FAQs

Resources listed below for Test Coordinators:

Contact Info

If you have questions, you may contact us via:

Phone: 319.337.1510