Cambium Test Technology Setup, Device Readiness, and ProctorCache

Question 1

What is the primary function of the Cambium ProctorCache tool?

Accepted Answer

To pre-download test content to a local server so students can test with reduced internet bandwidth requirements

Answer

ProctorCache is a caching application installed on a local school server. It downloads test content (items, images, audio) in advance so that during the test, students pull assets from the local cache rather than over the internet, reducing bandwidth demands and improving performance in low-connectivity environments.

Question 2

Before a testing window opens, a technology coordinator should run the Cambium Infrastructure Trial to verify which of the following?

Accepted Answer

That student devices can successfully connect to the testing platform and load content under real test conditions

Answer

The Infrastructure Trial is a pre-operational readiness check that simulates a real test session, verifying device connectivity, secure browser function, content loading, and network throughput — surfacing issues before live student testing begins.

Question 3

Which browser environment is required for students to take a Cambium-administered summative assessment?

Accepted Answer

The Secure Browser provided by Cambium, which blocks access to other applications and websites

Answer

Summative assessments administered through Cambium's platform require the Cambium Secure Browser (also called the Student Testing Application on some platforms). It locks down the testing environment by preventing access to external applications, the clipboard, and other browser tabs — supporting test security requirements.

Question 4

A proctor reports that several students are seeing a 'Session Not Found' error when they enter the session ID. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

The proctor has not yet approved the students' login requests in the Test Administrator Interface

Answer

In Cambium's test delivery workflow, a student enters their credentials and the session ID, but they enter a waiting room and cannot begin until the test administrator explicitly approves them in the Test Administrator Interface (TAI). If the proctor hasn't taken that step, the session appears invalid to the student.

Question 5

How far in advance of the testing window should a school ideally complete the Technology Readiness Checklist?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks before testing, allowing time to resolve any device or network issues identified

Answer

Cambium recommends completing readiness checks well in advance — typically 4–6 weeks — so that any issues with device compatibility, bandwidth, secure browser installation, or ProctorCache setup can be remediated before students are affected.

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Cambium Test Technology Setup, Device Readiness, and ProctorCache