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.

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. 

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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