Respondus Lockdown Browser
Respondus LockDown Browser is a locked browser for taking tests in Blackboard Learn and Canvas. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during a test. If a Blackboard or Canvas test requires that Respondus LockDown Browser be used, you will not be able to take the test with a standard web browser. LockDown Browser should only be used for taking Blackboard or Canvas tests. It should not be used in other areas of Blackboard or Canvas.
Features
- Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be
minimized
- Prevents access to other applications including messaging,
screen-
sharing, virtual machines, and network monitoring
applications
- 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
INSTALLATION OF THE LOCKDOWN BROWSER
LockDown Browser must be installed to each computer (Windows or Mac) being used to take a test. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the install: http://www.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=261850125
Taking a Test Using LockDown Browser - Bb Learn
1. Close all programs, unless one is used to connect you to the
Internet.
2. Locate the “LockDown Browser” shortcut on the desktop and
double-click it. (For Mac users, launch “LockDown Browser”
from the Applications folder.)
3. If prompted, either close a blocked program (e.g. screen
capture, instant messaging) by choosing Yes. Or, close
LockDown Browser and close the blocked program
before restarting.
4. Login to your Blackboard.
5. Navigate to the test and select it.
6. If the instructor requires a test password, a new window will
appear asking for the Exam Password. Enter the password
and click Begin Exam.
7. The test will then start. (Note, once a test has been started
with Respondus LockDown Browser, you cannot exit until the
Submit button is clicked.)
Taking a Test Using LockDown Browser - *Bb Ultra
1. Login to your Blackboard.
2. Navigate to the test and select it.
3. Once the test is selected, Respondus Lockdown Browser will
automatically open and prompt you to start to test.
4. If the instructor requires a test password, a new window will
appear asking for the Exam Password. Enter the password
and click Begin Exam.
5. The test will then start. (Note, once a test has been started
with Respondus LockDown Browser, you cannot exit until the
Submit button is clicked.)
*It is no longer required to launch the Lockdown Browser first in Bb Ultra.
