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Taking an Exam in Respondus LockDown Browser for Blackboard Ultra Course View

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This guide will demonstrate how to take an exam in Respondus LockDown Browser.

This is for Ultra Course View, go to Original Course View.

You will need to download the UToledo licensed version of LockDown Browser available for Mac or Windows PC before proceeding. Alternatively please see the appropriate guides if you are using a Chromebook or an iPad.

While taking an exam in Respondus LockDown Browser you will be unable to:

  • Copy and paste text
  • Take screen captures
  • Access other websites or other parts of your course
  • Launch other applications
  • Use chat or email programs

If you are taking an exam using Respondus Monitor, you will be  instructed to take your picture, present identification, and provide an overview of your testing environment.

Image of assessment link

Select the link to the assessment.

start attempt

Select Start attempt.

Image of lockdown browser pop up message

If you do not have Lockdown Browser installed, you will be presented with the screen above informing of the need to install Lockdown Browser to take the exam.

The pop up message will indicate if the test opened up successfully or if the student needs to download and install lockdown browser.

  • Exams that require LockDown Browser will be appended with Requires LockDown Browser
  • Exams that require LockDown Browser and Monitor will be appended with (**Webcam**) - Requires Respondus LockDown Browser

You will now be presented with the Begin Exam screen. Review the exam instructions and click Begin  to start the exam. You will be taken to your exam, which you would take  as any other exam in Blackboard. The main difference is that if you  exit without submitting, you will be asked to provide a rationale for an  early exit.

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