PARC Radio & Technology
Exam Setup App
Download for Windows or macOS
Do Not Run Until Instructed
Download the app now if you wish, but do not open or run it until your examiner specifically instructs you to do so during your scheduled exam session. Running it at the wrong time may interfere with your computer setup.
What the Exam Setup App does when run:
- Closes non-exam applications (everything except Zoom and antivirus)
- Hides desktop icons (Windows) or enables Stacks (macOS)
- Checks connected Bluetooth devices (informational — you are notified but Bluetooth is not disabled)
- Detects active VPNs and prompts you to disconnect
- Opens your browser correctly sized and positioned alongside Zoom
- Navigates to exam.tools automatically
- Restores all settings when you close the app after your exam
macOS
Requires macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
⬇ Download for macOS
PARCExamSetup-macOS.dmg • ~20 MB
Security notice: This app is currently distributed unsigned for testing.
Your operating system may show a security warning the first time you run it.
This is expected — the app is safe. See instructions below to allow it.
▶ Windows: How to run past SmartScreen
- Double-click PARCExamSetup-Windows.exe
- If SmartScreen appears, click “More info”
- Click “Run anyway”
▶ macOS: How to open past Gatekeeper
- Open the .dmg file and drag the app to Applications
- Right-click (or Control-click) the app and choose Open
- Click Open in the dialog that appears
- Or go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and click “Open Anyway”