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Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor

LockDown Browser

Respondus LockDown Browser is a secure web browser that prevents students from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications while taking online exams in Canvas. When the LockDown Browser is enabled, students will be required to download and use the application to take the assessment.

Monitor

Respondus Monitor is an automated proctoring feature that can be turned on when using the LockDown Browser. Monitor uses the student’s webcam to create a recording of the student’s behavior while they are taking the test.

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Instructors

Faculty can enable Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor for a Canvas Quiz by following the following directions:

  1. Create your quiz in Canvas.
  2. From the Course Navigation, select “LockDown Browser”.
  3. Find the desired quiz and select the icon to the left of the quiz name.
  4. Select “Settings”.
  5. Enable or Disable LockDown Browser
    • To enable: Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam
    • To disable: Don’t require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam
  6. Click “Save + Close”.

Students

If a quiz has LockDown Browser enabled, students will be provided with a link to download the application. Students will only be able to access or start the quiz from the LockDown Browser.

If prompted to use a webcam, students need to follow the Startup Sequence to check their webcam and complete other items required by the instructor.

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FAQ

Respondus provides sample wording to include in your course to explain that students must use LockDown Browser and a webcam (Monitor) for their online quiz. For more information, please visit Resources for Instructors > Information to add to your syllabus.

Yes. Ensure your first exam using Respondus Monitor runs smoothly! Have students take an ungraded practice quiz that requires the use of LockDown Browser and a webcam, before taking a graded exam. For more information, please visit Resources for Instructors > Require a practice exam.

Yes. The Division of Student Success provides in-person proctoring through the University Proctoring Lab. For more information, please contact the University Proctoring Lab at:

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Group, one-on-one, or virtual sessions are available to faculty on workshops.uncg.edu. If you cannot find what you’re looking you can request training.

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Last Updated: October 18, 2024