Respondus Lockdown Browser

Summary

Respondus Lockdown Browser is a specialized browser that helps maintain the integrity of online tests by creating a secure testing environment within Canvas. By using Respondus Lockdown Browser, students are unable to print, copy, navigate other websites or access other applications while taking the exam. Once the exam starts, students cannot access anything else on their device until they submit their exam.

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Respondus Lockdown Browser is a specialized browser that helps maintain the integrity of online tests by creating a secure testing environment within Canvas. By using Respondus Lockdown Browser, students are unable to print, copy, navigate other websites or access other applications while taking the exam. Once the exam starts, students cannot access anything else on their device until they submit their exam.

 

      Users

    Access

     How to access the download

    Support Guides

    How to get help


 

Users

Trinity faculty, staff and students

 

Access

Respondus is an external tool located in Canvas that is available for faculty, staff and students. Access through https://canvas.trinity.edu

 

How to access the download

Access to the computer app is only available if students access the download for Trinity’s license of Respondus Lockdown Bowser by selecting the quiz/exam connected to the Lockdown Browser in Canvas. 

For students to access the download for Trinity's license of Respondus Lockdown Browser to access the app on their computer, they need to select the quiz/exam connected to LB in Canvas. Once they select the quiz/exam, it will prompt the download of Respondus LB.

NOTE: Make sure your computer is up to date. Respondus Lockdown Browser will want your computer's latest update and security. 

It is recommended that Faculty create a sample quiz connected to the Lockdown Browser so that students can download the app onto their device beforehand to prepare for the actual exam.

 

Support guides

Lockdown Browser Student Guide

Lockdown Browser Teacher Guide

 

How to get help

Respondus LB support website:  https://web.respondus.com/support/

Links to an external site.

File a ticket with Respondus LB: https://support.respondus.com/hc/en-us

Links to an external site

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Article ID: 157113
Created
Fri 7/21/23 9:17 AM
Modified
Fri 2/9/24 1:23 PM