Open Registration: 04/14/2014 10:00 AM (Mountain Time)
Close Registration: 06/15/2014 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Minimum System Requirements:
SofTest can be used on most modern computers (i.e. purchased within the last 3-4 years). Specific system requirements are noted below.
SofTest cannot be used on virtual operating systems such as Microsoft's Virtual Machine, Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion or any other virtual environments.
PC Requirements:
CPU Processor = 1.86Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo or greater
RAM = highest recommended for the operating system or 2GB
Hard Drive = highest recommended for the operating system or 1 GB of free space.
Operating System = English 32-bit Versions of Windows XP, 32-bit and 64-bit Versions of Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. Only genuine versions of Windows Operating Systems are supported.
ExamSoft does not support Tablet devices
Internet connection for SofTest Installation, Exam Download and Upload
Screen Resolution must be 1024x768 or higher
Adobe Reader (Version 9 or 11) is required for exams containing PDF attachments.
Operating System = OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), OS X 10.7 (Lion), OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), and 10.9 (Mavericks). Only genuine versions of Mac Operating Systems are supported.
Server version of Mac OS X is not supported
SofTest may not be used in a virtual operating systems
Software = Internet connection for SofTest Installation, Exam Download and Upload
Welcome to the Idaho State Bar’s ExamSoft Web Site!
You have been directed to this site because you have submitted a Laptop Registration Form and fee to the Idaho State Bar to take the essay portion of the bar examination on your laptop computer using SofTest. Using SofTest, you will download exam files for your essay examination answers prior to test day and upload your essay answers after the examination using the Internet. You will not need Internet connectivity during your examination. You will need Internet connectivity prior to test day to download exam files and immediately following the examination to upload your essay answers.
Please Note: All new and reexamination applicants must submit the July 2014 form and fee in order to receive the necessary information for the SofTest registration process.
SofTest Registration signup period begins April 14, 2014, and ends June 15, 2014, at 11:59 PM MDT for the July 2014 Idaho Bar Examination. This process must be completed each time you register to take the bar examination, regardless of any ExamSoft registrations that you may have completed previously.
Applicants who have not installed the software, registered and qualified within this time frame will not be allowed to use a laptop computer for the essay examination. Contact ExamSoft Client Support by email at BarSupport@examsoft.com, at http://support.examsoft.com or by phone at 866-429-8889if you have any problems. Complete sign-up and registration instructions follow.
Please Note: If you will not be using the registered computer on examination day, contact ExamSoft Client Support by email at BarSupport@examsoft.com or by phone at 866-429-8889. Failure to do so may result in your having to hand write the examination. Also, do not un-install SofTest until after you receive your examination results!
SofTest can be used on virtually any modern computer (i.e. purchased within the last 3-4 years). For specific system requirements, please click on Minimum System Requirements above.
ExamSoft – SofTest is available for both PC and Mac!
Please complete the following mandatory requirements within the time frame given above:
1. Sign Up – Log
on to http://www.examsoft.com/idbar and
login with the assigned ID and password in the Exam Takers section in the upper
left of the page.
2. Install –
Download and Install SofTest on the laptop you will use on exam day! There is a
$50 administrative fee if you wish to re-download.
3. Register –
Enter your ID and password into SofTest to register your copy.
4. Download Exam
Files and Mock Exam – Exam Files and the Mock exam will be automatically
downloaded to your computer after successfully registering SofTest.
5. Qualify – Complete
and Upload the Mock examination. Failure to complete the mock exam may
prevent you from being able to use your computer on exam day.
6. Equipment –
You will be required to access the Internet following each examination session
to upload your answers.
This process must be completed each time you register to
take the bar examination, regardless of any previous SofTest registrations you
may have completed for this bar examination or any other examination.
Information on uploading your responses, taking your Mock
Exam, ExamSoft and the SofTest application can be found here:http://go.examsoft.com/barexam
SofTest can be used on virtually any modern computer (i.e.
purchased within the last 3-4 years). For specific system requirements, please
click on Minimum System Requirements above.
What if I have a problem uploading my answers?
Technical support from ExamSoft will be available to you before and after the exam at the test site and until 10:00 p.m. by e-mail at BarSupport@examsoft.com or by phone toll-free at 866-429-8889 or Live Chat at http://support.examsoft.com.
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