Respondus Lockdown Browser for Students

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Last updated: Sep 30, 2024 by Tom Brennan
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LockDown Browser

Some courses may require the use of LockDown Browser and a webcam for online exams. Watch this brief video to get a basic understanding of LockDown Browser

https://web.respondus.com/lockdownbrowser-student-video/

Download Instructions

Use this link to Download:

Download LockDown Browser (respondus.com)

or follow these steps from Blackboard.

• Select a test from the course

• You will see the message "Assessment Security - You need Respondus LockDown Browser to complete this assessment."

• Below this will appear a "Download Respondus LockDown Browser" link. Click the link to go to the download page and then follow the instructions

• Download Respondus LockDown Browser to your computer; follow the installation instructions

• Return to the test and select "View assessment"

• LockDown Browser will launch and the test will begin Note: LockDown Browser only needs to be installed once per computer or device. It will start automatically from that point forward when a test requires it. Guidelines When taking an online quiz, follow these guidelines:

• Before starting the test, know how much time is available for it, and also that you've allotted sufficient time to complete it

• Remember that LockDown Browser will prevent you from accessing other websites or applications; you will be unable to exit the test until all questions are completed and submitted

 

Troubleshooting

  • To resolve Screencastify problems, log out of profiles that may be using the Screencastify extension