Respondus LockDown Browser is a secure browser for taking assessments (quizzes, tests, exams, etc.) in Blackboard. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during an assessment.
If a Blackboard assessment requires that Respondus LockDown Browser be used, you will not be able to access it with a standard web browser. Respondus LockDown Browser should only be used for completing assessments and should not be used in other areas of Blackboard.
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Installation
Respondus LockDown Browser should already be installed on most lab computers at UCA. To download and install Respondus LockDown Browser on a personally-owned computer, click below.
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Below are some tips for downloading and using Respondus Lockdown Browser for your course. Downloading Respondus: Lockdown browser is only available for Windows and macOS. A link to download Lockdown Browser is typically available within your course, but if it's not available you can download the LockDown Browser here. The Respondus Lockdown Browser is a special web browser that 'locks' a user's computer while they are taking an online quiz or exam. It is an anti-cheating application used to protect the integrity of online exams. How do I install the Respondus Browser? Visit one of the following links to download the browser - Download PC Version. Respondus Lockdown Browser - Mac Install LockDown Browser can be used to give BlackBoard tests while preventing a student from accessing other resources on their computers, such as Word documents (with notes), web pages, chat programs, etc. Please use these instructions to install Respondus Lockdown Browser on your Mac. Go to Web Page for Download.
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NOTE: Respondus LockDown Browser provides a custom interface for the Internet Explorer (Windows) or Safari (Mac) software that is already installed on the computer. It does not modify an existing copy of Internet Explorer or Safari, but rather, installs a separate program that displays a custom browser when it is started. Respondus LockDown Browser uses the same security features and service packs that are currently installed for Internet Explorer or Safari. Installing Respondus LockDown Browser will not modify your current version of Internet Explorer or Safari in any way.
Help Center
Students can access the Help Center from the toolbar in LockDown Browser. Within seconds, you can run a system and network check on the computer, giving immediate information about what might be wrong.
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The Respondus Lockdown Browser is a special web browser that 'locks' a user's computer while they are taking an online quiz or exam. It is an anti-cheating application used to protect the integrity of online exams.
Respondus Lockdown Browser
How do I install the Respondus Browser?
How Do You Download Respondus Lockdown Browser
Visit one of the following links to download the browser -
- - Download PC Version
- - Download Mac Version
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What does the Respondus browser do?
- Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized
- Users cannot access other applications including email, messaging tools, screen-sharing, virtual machines etc.
- Print, Print Screen and screen capture functions are disabled
- Copying and pasting anything to or from an assessment is prevented
- Right-click menu options, function keys, keyboard shortcuts and task switching are disabled
- An assessment cannot be exited until the student submits it for grading
- Browser menu and toolbar options are removed, except for Back, Forward, Refresh and Stop
- Assessments that are set up for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with other browsers
- Supports screen readers (see details)
- Available for Windows, Mac, iOS and other systems (see System Requirements)
How do I know if a quiz requires the Respondus browser?
- Typically your instructor(s) will let you know if the Respondus browser is required for any of their quizzes
- You will also see a notation after the quiz name that says, 'Requires Respondus LockDown Browser'
Can I take a Respondus quiz on my iPad? What about other types of tablets?
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- Instructors have the option of enabling iPad use for Lockdown quizzes. It is a setting that they have to specifically set. It is not enabled by default.
- Currently the only supported tablet for higher education clients is the iPad.
- Download and install the Lockdown Browswer from the iTunes app store
- The first time you use the app it will ask you to select your institution.
- For detailed instructions on using the iPad Lockdown app visit this link.