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32  EAV vs. PTE: The T.O.V.A. Session Types

In the T.O.V.A. , there are two ways of administering a T.O.V.A. test session: PTE and EAV.

EAV and modern PTE

Both session types administer the same T.O.V.A. test, giving you the same precise, accurate test results. Both provide multimedia test instructions to prepare your subject for the T.O.V.A. test. Both require you to calibrate your display once before you can administer your first test. The only question is which session type works best for you and your computer:

PTE Setup External Audio/Video (EAV) Setup
For laptops without an external monitor or speakers Best for desktop PCs or laptops connected to an external monitor and speakers
The simplest hardware setup Requires an external VGA monitor, among other additional connections
Requires that you reboot your system to the PTE (Precision Test Environment) to run a T.O.V.A. session Allows you to test in your OS (Windows, macOS) without rebooting
Compatible with most modern Windows or Mac computers, but not all Works on every modern Windows or Mac computer

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