Respondus LockDown Browser

Secure Assessments

Respondus is a special browser that "locks down" a computer while accessing Blackboard.  It prevents students from accessing other programs or websites while taking an exam.  

To require students to use Respondus for an exam:

• Create your exam (see the  Assessments>Tests section).

You can find the Respondus Dashboard in one of two options:

• Option 1: In the Settings area of the assessment>Assessment Security>click on the "Lockdown Browser Dashboard" link
• Option 2: In the Books and Tools menu>Assessment Security>click on the Lockdown Browser Dashboard link.

• A one-time Authorization page appears.  Click the Allow button.

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LockDown Browser Dashboard Settings

 

The Respondus Lockdown Browser dashboard screen displays a list of all deployed tests in the course.  To change a test setting to use Respondus Lockdown Browser, click the drop-down arrow to the left of the test name, and click Settings. 

Select Require Respondus Lockdown Browser for this exam. 

Then click "+" to expand Advance Settings options.

Note: Auto-generated 6-digit Access Codes are set up in the Blackboard Test Settings.  See the section on Assessments>Tests for more information on adding access codes for exams. 

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Respondus Monitor Dashboard Settings

If you want to add Respondus Monitor with Lockdown Browser, select  "Require Respondus Monitor for this exam."

 

Video: Setting up an Exam in Respondus Lockdown Browser

Respondus shortcut: Rapid Rollout for Instructors

 

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