Pear Assessment is browser-based and requires cookies and JavaScript. It’s designed to be compatible with the two most recent versions of common browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. It supports PC, Mac, Chromebook, and tablets.
Pear Assessment Technical Guidelines
Browsers
Pear Assessment is browser-based and requires cookies and JavaScript. It’s designed to be compatible with the two most recent versions of the following browsers:
- Google Chrome (recommended)
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
Hardware/Network Requirements
Pear Assessment requires devices to be connected to the internet and recommends the following minimum hardware and network requirements:
- Hardware: PC, Mac, Chromebook, or Tablets with 1024 px width
- Computer Speed and Processor: 1 GB RAM 2 GHz Processor
- Device not older than 5 years
- Bandwidth: Internet connection with a minimum of 256 kbps
- Firewall and proxy URLs
Hardware Constraints
Some Pear Assessment features have special hardware constraints:
- Safe Exam Browser (Lockdown Browser) requires Mac, Windows or iPad
- Safe Exam Browser is not compatible with Chromebooks
- Pear Assessment Kiosk app is designed to work only on Chromebook
Last modified on July 16, 2026
