diff --git a/education/windows/take-a-test-app-technical.md b/education/windows/take-a-test-app-technical.md index da1540090d..f7c44f77e7 100644 --- a/education/windows/take-a-test-app-technical.md +++ b/education/windows/take-a-test-app-technical.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- title: Take a Test app technical reference description: List of policies and settings applied by the Take a Test app. -ms.date: 03/31/2023 +ms.date: 11/02/2023 ms.topic: reference --- @@ -11,11 +11,11 @@ Take a Test is an application that locks down a device and displays an online as Whether you're a teacher or IT administrator, you can configure Take a Test to meet your testing needs. For high-stakes tests, the app creates a browser-based, locked-down environment. This environment means that students taking the tests that don't have copy/paste privileges, can't access to files and applications, and are free from distractions. For simple tests and quizzes, Take a Test can be configured to use the teacher's preferred assessment website to deliver digital assessments. -Assessment vendors can use Take a Test as a platform to lock down the operating system. Take a Test supports the [SBAC browser API standard](https://www.smarterapp.org/documents/SecureBrowserRequirementsSpecifications_0-3.pdf) for high stakes common core testing. For more information, see [Take a Test Javascript API](/windows/uwp/apps-for-education/take-a-test-api). +Assessment vendors can use Take a Test as a platform to lock down the operating system. Take a Test supports the [SBAC browser API standard](https://www.smarterapp.org/documents/SecureBrowserRequirementsSpecifications_0-3.pdf) for high stakes common core testing. For more information, see [Take a Test JavaScript API](/windows/uwp/apps-for-education/take-a-test-api). ## PC lock-down for assessment - When the assessment page initiates lock-down, the student's desktop will be locked and the app will be launched above the Windows lock screen to provide a sandbox that ensures the student can only interact with the Take a Test app. After transitioning to the lock screen, Take a Test will apply local MDM policies to further lock down the device. The whole process of going above the lock screen and applying policies is what defines lock-down. The lock-down process is atomic, which means that if any part of the lock-down operation fails, the app won't be above lock and won't have any of the policies applied. + When the assessment page initiates lock-down, the student's desktop is locked and the app executes above the Windows lock screen. This provides a sandbox that ensures the student can only interact with the Take a Test app. After transitioning to the lock screen, Take a Test applies local MDM policies to further lock down the device. The whole process of going above the lock screen and applying policies is what defines lock-down. The lock-down process is atomic, which means that if any part of the lock-down operation fails, the app won't be above lock and won't have any of the policies applied. When running above the lock screen: @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ When running above the lock screen: - System clipboard is cleared - Web apps can query the processes currently running in the user's device - Extended display shows up as black -- Auto-fill is disabled +- Autofill is disabled ## Mobile device management (MDM) policies @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ When Take a Test is running, the following MDM policies are applied to lock down | AllowToasts | Disables toast notifications from being shown | 0 | | AllowAppStoreAutoUpdate | Disables automatic updates for Store apps that are installed on the PC | 0 | | AllowDeviceDiscovery | Disables UI for screen sharing | 0 | -| AllowInput Panel | Disables the onscreen keyboard, which will disable auto-fill | 0 | +| AllowInput Panel | Disables the onscreen keyboard, which disables autofill | 0 | | AllowCortana | Disables Cortana functionality | 0 | | AllowAutoupdate | Disables Windows Update from starting OS updates | 5 | @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ When Take a Test is running, the following functionality is available to student - Magnifier is available through Win++ - The student can press Alt+Tab when locked down. This key press results in the student being able to switch between the following elements: - Take a Test - - Assistive technology that may be running + - Assistive technology that might be running - Lock screen (not available if student is using a dedicated test account) > [!NOTE] @@ -77,22 +77,22 @@ When permissive mode is triggered in lock-down mode, Take a Test transitions fro When running tests in this mode, keep the following points in mind: - Permissive mode isn't supported in kiosk mode (dedicated test account) -- Permissive mode can be triggered from the web app running within Take a Test. Alternatively, you can create a link or shortcut without "#enforcelockdown" and it will launch in permissive mode +- Permissive mode can be triggered from the web app running within Take a Test. Alternatively, you can create a link or shortcut without "#enforcelockdown" and it launches in permissive mode ## Troubleshoot Take a Test with the event viewer -You can use the Event Viewer to view Take a Test events and errors. Take a Test logs events when a lock-down request has been received, device enrollment has succeeded, lock-down policies were successfully applied, and more. +You can use the Event Viewer to view Take a Test events and errors. Take a Test logs events when it receives a lock-down request, device enrollment completes, lock-down policies are successfully applied, and more. To enable viewing events in the Event Viewer: -1. Open the `Event Viewer` -1. Navigate to `Applications and Services Logs > Microsoft > Windows > Management-SecureAssessment` -1. Select `Operational` > `Enable Log` +1. Open the Event Viewer +1. Navigate to **Applications and Services Logs** > **Microsoft** > **Windows** > **Management-SecureAssessment** +1. Select **Operational** > **Enable Log** To save the event logs: -1. Select `Operational` > `Save All Events As…` +1. Select **Operational** > **Save All Events As…** ## Learn more -[Take a Test API](/windows/uwp/apps-for-education/take-a-test-api) \ No newline at end of file +[Take a Test API](/windows/uwp/apps-for-education/take-a-test-api) diff --git a/education/windows/windows-11-se-overview.md b/education/windows/windows-11-se-overview.md index 85683ac20e..2fd353ae04 100644 --- a/education/windows/windows-11-se-overview.md +++ b/education/windows/windows-11-se-overview.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ title: Windows 11 SE Overview description: Learn about Windows 11 SE, and the apps that are included with the operating system. ms.topic: overview -ms.date: 08/03/2023 +ms.date: 11/02/2023 appliesto: - ✅ Windows 11 SE ms.collection: @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ ms.collection: # Windows 11 SE Overview -Windows 11 SE is an edition of Windows that's designed for education. Windows SE runs on web-first devices that use essential education apps, and it comes with Microsoft Office 365 preinstalled (subscription sold separately). +Windows 11 SE is an edition of Windows designed for education. Windows SE runs on web-first devices that use essential education apps, and it comes with Microsoft Office 365 preinstalled (subscription sold separately). For education customers seeking cost-effective devices, Microsoft Windows 11 SE is a great choice. Windows 11 SE includes the following benefits: @@ -35,8 +35,8 @@ The following table lists the different application types available in Windows o | --- | --- | :---: | ---| |Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) | PWAs are web-based applications that can run in a browser and that can be installed as standalone apps. |✅|PWAs are enabled by default in Windows 11 SE.| | Web apps | Web apps are web-based applications that run in a browser. | ✅ | Web apps are enabled by default in Windows 11 SE. | -|`Win32`| `Win32` applications are Windows classic applications that may require installation |⛔| If users try to install or execute `Win32` applications that haven't been allowed to run, they fail.| -|Universal Windows Platform (UWP)/Store apps |UWP apps are commonly obtained from the Microsoft Store and may require installation |⛔|If users try to install or execute UWP applications that haven't been allowed to run, they fail.| +|`Win32`| `Win32` applications are Windows classic applications that might require installation |⛔| If users try to install or execute `Win32` applications that aren't allowed to run, they fail.| +|Universal Windows Platform (UWP)/Store apps |UWP apps are commonly obtained from the Microsoft Store and might require installation |⛔|If users try to install or execute UWP applications that haven't been allowed to run, they fail.| > [!IMPORTANT] > If there are specific `Win32` or UWP applications that you want to allow, work with Microsoft to get them enabled. For more information, see [Add your own applications](#add-your-own-applications). @@ -48,33 +48,33 @@ The following table lists all the applications included in Windows 11 SE and the | App name | App type | Pinned to Start? | Pinned to taskbar? | |:-----------------------------|:--------:|:----------------:|:------------------:| | Alarm & Clock | UWP | | | -| Calculator | UWP | ✅ | | -| Camera | UWP | ✅ | | -| Microsoft Edge | `Win32` | ✅ | ✅ | -| Excel | `Win32` | ✅ | | +| Calculator | UWP | ✅ | | +| Camera | UWP | ✅ | | +| Microsoft Edge | `Win32` | ✅ | ✅ | +| Excel | `Win32` | ✅ | | | Feedback Hub | UWP | | | -| File Explorer | `Win32` | | ✅ | +| File Explorer | `Win32` | | ✅ | | FlipGrid | PWA | | | | Get Help | UWP | | | -| Media Player | UWP | ✅ | | +| Media Player | UWP | ✅ | | | Maps | UWP | | | | Minecraft: Education Edition | UWP | | | | Movies & TV | UWP | | | | News | UWP | | | -| Notepad | `Win32` | | | -| OneDrive | `Win32` | | | -| OneNote | `Win32` | ✅ | | -| Outlook | PWA | ✅ | | -| Paint | `Win32` | ✅ | | +| Notepad | `Win32` | | | +| OneDrive | `Win32` | | | +| OneNote | `Win32` | ✅ | | +| Outlook | PWA | ✅ | | +| Paint | `Win32` | ✅ | | | Photos | UWP | | | -| PowerPoint | `Win32` | ✅ | | -| Settings | UWP | ✅ | | +| PowerPoint | `Win32` | ✅ | | +| Settings | UWP | ✅ | | | Snip & Sketch | UWP | | | | Sticky Notes | UWP | | | -| Teams | `Win32` | ✅ | | +| Teams | `Win32` | ✅ | | | To Do | UWP | | | -| Whiteboard | UWP | ✅ | | -| Word | `Win32` | ✅ | | +| Whiteboard | UWP | ✅ | | +| Word | `Win32` | ✅ | | ## Available applications diff --git a/includes/licensing/_licensing-requirements.md b/includes/licensing/_licensing-requirements.md index 780ba51ff0..e87793d3af 100644 --- a/includes/licensing/_licensing-requirements.md +++ b/includes/licensing/_licensing-requirements.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- author: paolomatarazzo ms.author: paoloma -ms.date: 09/18/2023 +ms.date: 11/02/2023 ms.topic: include --- @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ ms.topic: include |**[Enhanced phishing protection with SmartScreen](/windows/security/operating-system-security/virus-and-threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/enhanced-phishing-protection)**|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes| |**[Exploit protection](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/exploit-protection)**|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes| |**[Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140 validation](/windows/security/security-foundations/certification/fips-140-validation)**|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes| -|**[Federated sign-in](/education/windows/federated-sign-in)**|❌|Yes|Yes|❌|❌| +|**[Federated sign-in](/education/windows/federated-sign-in)**|❌|❌|❌|Yes|Yes| |**[FIDO2 security key](/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-authentication-passwordless-security-key)**|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes| |**[Hardware-enforced stack protection](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-os-platform-blog/understanding-hardware-enforced-stack-protection/ba-p/1247815)**|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes| |**[Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI)](/windows/security/hardware-security/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity)**|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes| diff --git a/includes/licensing/federated-sign-in.md b/includes/licensing/federated-sign-in.md index 701d2a3bde..35e8f24701 100644 --- a/includes/licensing/federated-sign-in.md +++ b/includes/licensing/federated-sign-in.md @@ -17,6 +17,6 @@ Federated sign-in license entitlements are granted by the following licenses: |Windows Pro Education/SE|Windows Enterprise E3|Windows Enterprise E5|Windows Education A3|Windows Education A5| |:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| -|Yes|Yes|Yes|No|No| +|Yes|No|No|Yes|Yes| For more information about Windows licensing, see [Windows licensing overview](/windows/whats-new/windows-licensing).