Laptop Requirement Specifications

Students in the Class of 2025 are required to have a laptop computer during their four years of study in the PharmD program. DKICP utilizes Examplify (electronic testing software) and a laptop meeting the specifications below will be necessary for you to be able to sit for your exams. If you already own a laptop with these minimum specifications, you do not need to purchase a new one.

Please note:

  • The DKICP licensed version of Examplify will not operate on iPads.
  • Examplify will not run on Chromebook, Android, or Linux operating systems.
  • Examplify does not support Non-Pro Surface devices.

You may purchase a computer or software from the UH Hilo Bookstore. If they do not have what you need in stock, they will order it for you from the UH Mānoa Bookstore. We highly recommend that you purchase your laptop before coming to Hilo in August. Purchasing from the Bookstore may be delayed by weeks or months.

It is your responsibility to maintain your computer; DKICP does not provide hardware or software technical support for student computers. You might want to consider an extended warranty which covers you while you are a student in the program. Additionally, should you be receiving financial aid, financial aid will be allocated upon request to cover the cost of one computer during the four-year program.

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PC Requirements

  • Operating System: 32-bit and 64-bit Versions of Windows 10.
  • Alternate versions of Windows 10, such as Windows RT, and Windows 10 S are NOT supported.
  • Only genuine versions of Windows Operating Systems are supported.
  • The versions of Windows 10 certified for use are 1909, 2004, and 20H2.
  • The English (United States) Language Pack must be installed.
  • CPU Processor: 2.0Ghz Intel i3 processor or equivalent (Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets are not supported).
  • RAM: 4GB or higher.
  • Hard Drive: highest recommended for the operating system or 4GB of available space.
  • For onsite support, and in order to back up the answer files to a USB drive, a working USB port is required (Newer devices may require an adaptor).
  • For technical troubleshooting, account passwords, including BitLocker keys, may be required
  • Internet connection for software Download, Registration, Exam Download and Upload.
  • Screen Resolution must be 1024x768 or higher.
  • Administrator level account permissions.
  • Examplify cannot be run within virtualized environments or environments that require persistent network connections during secure exams. This includes, not limited to, VMware, Parallels, Citrix workspace, virtual disks, streamed images, etc.

Microsoft Surface Pro Requirements

  • Microsoft Surface Pro 4 or newer Microsoft Surface Pro device running full version of Windows 10 (Non-Pro Surface devices are NOT supported).
  • The versions of Windows 10 certified for use are 1909, 2004, and 20H2.
  • Alternate versions of Windows 10, such as Windows RT, and Windows 10 S are NOT supported.
  • An external Keyboard (USB or Bluetooth) is required. Bluetooth keyboards must be paired prior to launching exam.
  • For onsite support, a working USB port is required (newer devices may require an adaptor)
  • Internet connection for software Download, Registration, Exam Download and Upload.
  • Screen Resolution must be 1920 x 1080.
  • Administrator level account permissions.
  • Examplify cannot be run within virtualized environments or environments that require persistent network connections during secure exams. This includes, not limited to, VMware, Parallels, Citrix workspace, virtual disks, streamed images, etc.

Mac Requirements

  • Supported operating systems: macOS Mojave (10.14.6), macOS Catalina (10.15.7), macOS Big Sur (11.0). Only genuine versions of Mac Operating Systems are supported.
  • MacOS Catalina (version 10.15.7) is only compatible with Examplify version 2.0.6 or higher (released on 10/14/19 or later).
  • MacOS Big Sur (version 11.0) is only compatible with Examplify version 2.5 or higher (released on 11/13/20 or later).
  • CPU: Intel processor. Devices using Apple’s M1 processor and Apple Rosetta 2 are supported on Examplify version 2.6 and higher.
  • RAM: 4GB or higher
  • Hard Drive: 4GB or higher of available space.
  • Server versions of Mac OS X are not supported.
  • For onsite support, and in order to back up the answer files to USB, a working USB port is required (newer devices may require an adaptor).
  • For technical troubleshooting, account passwords, including device passwords, may be required.
  • Internet connection for software Download, Registration, Exam Download and Upload.
  • Administrator level account permissions.
  • This software cannot be used on virtual operating systems such as Microsoft’s Virtual Machine, Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion or any other virtual environments.
  • Examplify cannot operate within virtualized environments or environments that require persistent network (local or otherwise) connections during secure exams. This includes, but is not limited to, VMware, Parallels, Citrix workspace, virtual disks, streamed images, etc.