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## ![Learn more about Windows](images/education.png) Learn
<div class="side-by-side"> <div class="side-by-side-content">
<div class="side-by-side-content-left"><p>
<b>[Windows 10 editions for education customers](windows-editions-for-education-customers.md)</b><br />Windows 10, version 1607 introduces two editions designed for the unique needs of K-12 institutions: Windows 10 Pro Education and Windows 10 Education. These editions provide education-specific default settings for the evolving landscape in K-12 education IT environments.</p></div>
<div class="side-by-side-content-right"><p><b>[Compare each Windows edition](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/Compare)</b><br />Find out more about the features and functionality we support in each edition of Windows.</p><p>
<b>[Get Windows 10 Education or Windows 10 Pro Education](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/buy-license/overview-of-how-to-buy/default.aspx?tabshow=schools)</b><br />When you've made your decision, find out how to buy Windows for your school.</p></div>
<div class="side-by-side-content-left">
<p><b>[Windows 10 editions for education customers](windows-editions-for-education-customers.md)</b><br />Windows 10, version 1607 introduces two editions designed for the unique needs of K-12 institutions: Windows 10 Pro Education and Windows 10 Education. These editions provide education-specific default settings for the evolving landscape in K-12 education IT environments.</p>
<p><b>[Compare each Windows edition](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/Compare)</b><br />Find out more about the features and functionality we support in each edition of Windows.</p>
<p><b>[Get Windows 10 Education or Windows 10 Pro Education](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/buy-license/overview-of-how-to-buy/default.aspx?tabshow=schools)</b><br />When you've made your decision, find out how to buy Windows for your school.</p></div>
<div class="side-by-side-content-right">
<p><b>How-to videos</b><br />
<ul>
<li><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mt723345" target="_blank">Automate common Windows 10 deployment and configuration tasks</a></li>
<li><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mt723346" target="_blank">Deploy a custom Windows 10 Start menu</a></li>
<li><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mt723347" target="_blank">Manage Windows 10 updates and upgrades</a></li>
<li><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mt723344" target="_blank">Reprovision devices at the end of the school year</a></li>
<li><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mt723343" target="_blank">Use MDT to deploy Windows 10</a></li>
<li><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mt723348" target="_blank">Use Windows Store for Business</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div></div>
## ![Plan for Windows 10 in your school](images/clipboard.png) Plan
<div class="side-by-side"> <div class="side-by-side-content">
<div class="side-by-side-content-left"><p>
<b>[Provisioning options for Windows 10](set-up-windows-10.md)</b><br />Depending on your school's device management needs, Windows offers a variety of options that you can use to set up Windows 10 on your devices.</p><p>
<b>[Provisioning options for Windows 10](set-up-windows-10.md)</b><br />Depending on your school's device management needs, you can use **Set up School PCs** or the *Provision school devices* option in **Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer** to quickly set up student PCs.</p><p>
<b>[Get Minecraft Education Edition](get-minecraft-for-education.md)</b><br />Minecraft Education Edition is built for learning. Learn how to get early access and add it to your Microsoft Store for Business for distribution.</p></div>
<div class="side-by-side-content-right"><p><b>[Take tests in Windows 10](take-tests-in-windows-10.md)</b><br />Take a Test is a new app that lets you create the right environment for taking tests. Learn how to use and get it set up.</p>
<p><b>[Chromebook migration guide](chromebook-migration-guide.md)</b><br />Find out how you can migrate a Chromebook-based learning environment to a Windows 10-based learning environment.</p></div>
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## ![Deploy Windows 10 for education](images/PCicon.png) Deploy
<div class="side-by-side"> <div class="side-by-side-content">
<div class="side-by-side-content-left"><p><b>[Deployment recommendations for school IT administrators](edu-deployment-recommendations.md)</b><br />Learn how to customize the OS privacy settings, Skype, and Xbox for Windows-based devices used in schools so that you can choose what information is shared with Microsoft.</p></div>
<div class="side-by-side-content-right"><p>
<b>[Deploy Windows 10 in a school](deploy-windows-10-in-a-school.md)</b><br />Get step-by-step guidance to help you deploy Windows 10 in a school environment.</p><p>
<b>[Deploy Windows 10 in a school district](deploy-windows-10-in-a-school-district.md)</b><br />Get step-by-step guidance on how to deploy Windows 10 to PCs and devices across a school district.</p></div>
<div class="side-by-side-content-left">
<p><b><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mt574244" target="_blank">Try it out: Windows 10 deployment (for education)</a></b><br />Learn how to upgrade devices running the Windows 7 operating system to Windows 10 Anniversary Update, and how to manage devices, apps, and users in Windows 10 Anniversary Update.<br /><br />For the best experience, use this guide in tandem with the <a href="https://vlabs.holsystems.com/vlabs/technet?eng=VLabs&auth=none&src=vlabs&altadd=true&labid=20949&lod=true" target="_blank">TechNet Virtual Lab: IT Pro Try-It-Out</a>.</p>
</div>
<div class="side-by-side-content-right">
<p><b>[Deployment recommendations for school IT administrators](edu-deployment-recommendations.md)</b><br />Learn how to customize the OS privacy settings, Skype, and Xbox for Windows-based devices used in schools so that you can choose what information is shared with Microsoft.</p>
<p><b>[Deploy Windows 10 in a school](deploy-windows-10-in-a-school.md)</b><br />Get step-by-step guidance to help you deploy Windows 10 in a school environment.</p>
<p><b>[Deploy Windows 10 in a school district](deploy-windows-10-in-a-school-district.md)</b><br />Get step-by-step guidance on how to deploy Windows 10 to PCs and devices across a school district.</p></div>
</div></div>
## ![Deploy Windows 10 for education](images/windows.png) Upgrade

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## How to use Take a Test
![Set up and user flow for the Take a Test app](images/take_a_test_flow.png)
![Set up and user flow for the Take a Test app](images/take_a_test_workflow.png)
- **Use a test URL and a [dedicated testing account](#set-up-a-dedicated-test-account)** - A user signs in to the account and the **Take a Test** app automatically launches the pre-configured assessment URL in Microsoft Edge in a single-app, kiosk mode. A student will never have access to the desktop in this configuration. We recommend this configuration for high stakes testing.
- **[Put a test URL with an included prefix](#provide-link-to-test) on a web page or OneNote for students to click** - This allows teachers and test administrators an easier way to deploy assessments. We recommend this method for lower stakes assessments.
- **Use an assessment URL and a [dedicated testing account](#set-up-a-dedicated-test-account)** - A user signs in to the account and the **Take a Test** app automatically launches the pre-configured assessment URL in Microsoft Edge in a single-app, kiosk mode. A student will never have access to the desktop in this configuration. We recommend this configuration for high stakes testing.
- **[Put an assessment URL with an included prefix](#provide-link-to-test) on a web page or OneNote for students to click** - This allows teachers and test administrators an easier way to deploy assessments. We recommend this method for lower stakes assessments.
## Set up a dedicated test account
To configure a dedicated test account on multiple PCs, you can use:
- [Mobile device management (MDM) or Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager](#set-up-test-account-in-mdm-or-configuration-manager)
- [A provisioning package](#set-up-test-account-in-a-provisioning-package) created in Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer (ICD)
- [Group Policy](#set-up-test-account-in-group-policy) to deploy a scheduled task that runs a Powershell script
- [Mobile device management (MDM) or Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager](#set-up-a-test-account-in-mdm-or-configuration-manager)
- [A provisioning package](#set-up-a-test-account-in-a-provisioning-package) created in Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer (ICD)
- [Group Policy](#set-up-a-test-account-in-group-policy) to deploy a scheduled task that runs a Powershell script
### Set up test account in MDM or Configuration Manager
### Set up a test account in MDM or Configuration Manager
1. Launch your management console.
2. Create a policy to set up single app kiosk mode, using the following values:
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5. To take the test, the student signs in to the test account.
### Set up test account in a provisioning package
### Set up a test account in a provisioning package
**Prerequisite:** You must first download the Windows ADK for Windows 10, Version 1607, and install Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer (ICD). For more info, see [Install Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/provisioning-install-icd).
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- username@tenant.com
8. Go to **Runtime settings** > **TakeATest**.
9. Enter the test URL in **LaunchURI**.
9. Enter the assessment URL in **LaunchURI**.
10. Enter the test account from step 7 in **TesterAccount**.
On the **File** menu, select **Save.**
9. On the **Export** menu, select **Provisioning package**.
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After you allow the package to be installed, the settings will be applied to the device. [Learn how to apply a provisioning package in audit mode or OOBE](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=692012).
### Set up test account in Group Policy
To set up a test account using Group Policy, first create a Powershell script that configures the test account and test URL, and then create a scheduled task to run the script.
### Set up a test account in Group Policy
To set up a test account using Group Policy, first create a Powershell script that configures the test account and assessment URL, and then create a scheduled task to run the script.
#### Create a Powershell script
This sample Powershell script configures the test account and the test URL. Edit the sample to:
#### Create a PowerShell script
This sample PowerShell script configures the test account and the assessment URL. Edit the sample to:
- Use your test account for **$obj.LaunchURI**
- Use your test URL for **$obj.TesterAccount**
- Use your assessment URL for **$obj.TesterAccount**
- Use your test account for **-UserName**
```
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## Provide link to test
Anything hosted on the web can be presented in a locked down manner, not just assessments. To lock down online content, just embed a URL with a specific prefix and devices will be locked down when users follow the link. We recommend using this method for lower stakes assessments.
1. Create a link to the test URL. Use **ms-edu-secureassessment:** before the URL and **!enforceLockdown** after the URL.
1. Create a link to the assessment URL. Use **ms-edu-secureassessment:** before the URL and **!enforceLockdown** after the URL.
```
ms-edu-secureassessment:<URL>!enforceLockdown
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## How to use Take a Test
![Set up and user flow for the Take a Test app](images/take_a_test_flow.png)
![Set up and user flow for the Take a Test app](images/take_a_test_workflow.png)
- **Use a test URL and a [dedicated testing account](#set-up-a-dedicated-test-account)** - A user signs in to the account and the **Take a Test** app automatically launches the pre-configured assessment URL in Microsoft Edge in a single-app, kiosk mode. A student will never have access to the desktop in this configuration. We recommend this configuration for high stakes testing.
- **[Put a test URL with an included prefix](#provide-link-to-test) on a web page or OneNote for students to click** - This allows teachers and test administrators an easier way to deploy assessments. We recommend this method for lower stakes assessments.
- **Use an assessment URL and a [dedicated testing account](#set-up-a-dedicated-test-account)** - A user signs in to the account and the **Take a Test** app automatically launches the pre-configured assessment URL in Microsoft Edge in a single-app, kiosk mode. A student will never have access to the desktop in this configuration. We recommend this configuration for high stakes testing.
- **[Put an assessment URL with an included prefix](#provide-a-link-to-the-test) on a web page or OneNote for students to click** - This allows teachers and test administrators an easier way to deploy assessments. We recommend this method for lower stakes assessments.
## Set up a dedicated test account
1. Sign into the device with an administrator account.
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5. Click **Save**.
6. To take the test, the student signs in to the selected account.
## Provide link to test
## Provide a link to the test
Anything hosted on the web can be presented in a locked down manner, not just assessments. To lock down online content, just embed a URL with a specific prefix and devices will be locked down when users follow the link. We recommend using this method for lower stakes assessments.
1. Create a link to the test URL. Use **ms-edu-secureassessment:** before the URL and **!enforceLockdown** after the URL.
1. Create a link to the assessment URL. Use **ms-edu-secureassessment:** before the URL and **!enforceLockdown** after the URL.
```
ms-edu-secureassessment:<URL>!enforceLockdown

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## How to use Take a Test
![Set up and user flow for the Take a Test app](images/take_a_test_flow.png)
![Set up and user flow for the Take a Test app](images/take_a_test_workflow.png)
- **Use a test URL and a dedicated testing account** - A user signs in to the account and the **Take a Test** app automatically launches the pre-configured assessment URL in a single-app, kiosk mode. A student will never have access to the desktop in this configuration. We recommend this configuration for high stakes testing.
- **Put a test URL with an included prefix on a web page or OneNote for students to click** - This allows teachers and test administrators an easier way to deploy assessments. We recommend this method for lower stakes assessments.
- **Use an assessment URL and a dedicated testing account** - A user signs in to the account and the **Take a Test** app automatically launches the pre-configured assessment URL in a single-app, kiosk mode. A student will never have access to the desktop in this configuration. We recommend this configuration for high stakes testing.
- **Put an assessment URL with an included prefix on a web page or OneNote for students to click** - This allows teachers and test administrators an easier way to deploy assessments. We recommend this method for lower stakes assessments.
## How to set up Take a Test on PCs
You can use Take a Test to set up a test for a single PC or multiple PCs. Follow these links to learn how: