This guide will demonstrate how to take an exam in Respondus LockDown Browser. The Lockdown Browser is also required for exams using Respondus Monitor (Online Automated Proctoring).
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.
Accessing Your Exam
Exams which require Lockdown Browser or Monitor will have a [Proctored] flag by the title.
Within your Blackboard course, select the link to the assessment to open the assessment.
Starting your Attempt
Select Start attempt.
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.
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.
Taking a Test Using Respondus Monitor
Respondus Monitor uses a student's webcam to record assessments while students is taking a test.
Before starting an exam in Respondus Monitor, students will need to complete the steps outlined in the startup sequence.
The steps are as follows:
- Agree to terms of use
- Webcam check
- Additional instructions
- Guidelines and tips
- Take student photo
- Present student ID
- Complete face detection
- Begin Exam
The exam startup sequence does not affect the exam time limit.