Respondus Lockdown Browser is a tool that can be used with tests and quizzes on Canvas. The tool prevents students from navigating outside the test environment. Below are directions on how to set up your test with Respondus Lockdown Browser. 


How to Set Up Respondus Lockdown Browser 

1.

First you must create and deploy the test you want to set up with Respondus Lockdown Browser.

 

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2.

Select Settings in the left navigation menu and select Navigation. Ensure Lockdown Browser is enabled. 

Note: If the Lockdown Browser is NOT enabled, select the three dots next to Lockdown Browser and select +Enable. Then, scroll to the bottom of the page and select Save.

 

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3.

Respondus Lockdown Browser will now appear on the Left Navigation Bar within your course. Select Lockdown Browser to continue. 

 

 

 

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4.

A list of deployed tests will be displayed in the Respondus Lockdown Browser Dashboard. 

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5.

Click the Down arrow to the left of the name of the test in which you want to add Respondus Lockdown Browser. Then, select Settings

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6.

Select the radio button next to Require Lockdown Browser.

More options will appear after you select this option.

 

image showing the test selected and the options for the respondus lockdown browser

7.

More Respondus Lockdown Browser settings will appear below. 

You add a password to the test as well as add more advanced options such as the use of a calculator.

This is also where you will be able to add Respondus Monitor which uses video to monitor students while they are taking the test. 

 

8.

Select Save + Close when you are finished. 

You will now see Required listed under the Respondus Lockdown Browser column on the test list.

Note: If you need to edit the Test Options after you set up Respondus, do not edit or remove the password. The password links your test to the Respondus Lockdown Browser. 

 

image displaying the save and close button for respondus lockdown browser

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