respondus lockdown browser

Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that ensures a student’s desktop can only access a Canvas Quiz. It is based on the same system components and settings that make up Chrome browsers already installed on computers. Respondus LockDown Browser is both Windows and Macintosh compatible.

Laptops issued by Bryant, will already have the lockdown browser installed. For students using their own laptop, they will need to visit the IT Service Desk to have the software installed. When the student begins taking the quiz, the student is locked into the quiz until it is submitted for grading.

Respondus LockDown Browser prevents the student from:

  • Opening additional browser windows
  • Using other browsers
  • Accessing other websites
  • Opening additional applications or files
  • Using a printer
Note: We strongly recommend that instructors have a practice quiz so that students can be sure that there won’t be any issues with Respondus LockDown Browser during a graded exam.

Selecting quizzes to use lockdown browser

After creating and finalizing a Canvas quiz (you most do this first!), follow these steps to enable lockdown browser on it:

  • Go to Course menu and click LockDown Browser.
  • Find the quiz in the listing and click the down caret to the left of the quiz name.
  • Select Settings from the Dropdown Menu

Respondus LockDown Window highlighting the Settings Menu Option.

  • Enable Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam.
  • Open Advanced Settings and enable Lock students into the browser until exam is completed.

Respondus LockDown Window displaying the Additional Settings with the "Lock students into the browser until exam is completed" option enabled.

  • Click the Save + Close button. 
  • The LockDown Browser column will now show Required for the quiz.
    • Note: Verify that Respondus is still enabled whenever you make changes to a quiz. 

Respondus LockDown Screen displaying the status of each Quiz.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Respondus LockDown Browser includes a security feature that prevents students from inadvertently swiping away from their exam, ensuring the integrity of the secured browser environment. For more details, please refer to the Respondus LockDown Browser Swipe Action Workflow Prevention document.

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