VASS (Victorian Assessment Software System)
Hardware required to operate VASS
The computer you use needs to meet (or exceed) minimum requirements. Schools are responsible for meeting these requirements.
The recommended requirements are:
1. IBM compatible PC
- Pentium IV
- 256MB SDRAM. Increasing the memory can significantly improve performance.
- 10 GB Hard Disk Drive running at 7200 rpm with cache
- CD-ROM
- 3.5 inch floppy disk drive or USB drive
- 10 Mbps Ethernet card
- SVGA 15 inch monitor, 800 X 600 resolution
- Mouse.
2. A4 Laser Printer
3. Software
- Microsoft Windows 98, 98 SE, 2000, XP PC operating systems
- Microsoft Office 97
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (latest version)
- Internet Explorer (IE) Version 6.00 Service Pack 2 or subsequent approved IE versions.
4. Network Connection
- School network, e.g. VicOne (256k or greater). Government schools are advised to use the Admin LAN rather than the Curriculum LAN or
- Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), Broadband Service, Cable modem or
- satellite Broadband service.
VCAA use of the database
VCAA and schools are using the same database and at certain times of the year both will be using the system heavily, which may affect response times.
During July, the June examinations and the GAT are being processed and in October, November and December the examinations are being processed and results finalised. As far as possible the VCAA will alert schools to days and times that response times will be adversely affected.
It is advisable for schools to enter enrolments and results on a continuous basis.
