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NAPLAN – Locked down browser installation

March 5, 2026

All Year 7 and 9 students participating in NAPLAN online must install and test the latest version (2026) of the Locked Down Browser (LDB) on their BYOD laptop prior to undertaking the test.

Year 7 and 9 students will need to be familiar with opening the Locked Down Browser before test days. If you have previously installed the LDB, installing the latest version will automatically upgrade your version. All four of the below steps MUST be completed. The estimated time for the download, install and test is only 5-10 minutes.
  1. DOWNLOAD the Locked Down Browser to your laptop – see below.
  2. INSTALL the downloaded program
    *NOTE* to check sound, connect headphones and set volume levels/unmute BEFORE opening the Locked Down Browser.
  3. OPEN the Locked Down Browser, to verify you can open the program
  4. TEST using the device check (no login) menu option, including sound with headphones.
If you have any problems installing the Locked Down Browser, please visit the IT Office during the day for assistance.

On test days:

  • Students devices must have a full charge, to last the duration of the test. Laptops can be charged/topped up with a correctly tested and tagged lead in the Library charging station.
  • Students must set their headphone volume level before starting the Locked Down Browser

Setup steps further information:

1. Download Download NAPLAN for Windows   Download NAPLAN for MAC
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